I am a debut novelist trying to get my head around all this. To contact an author, acquire copyright clearance or return a physical book order, send to: BPG Customer Service 7075 Cross County Rd. All this for a charge of $800 plus my travel expenses. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. For your information , I have never seen the partially completed book or received a refund . I have not published yet. We remove all the hassles that delay the project and direct your manuscript at the hand of highly experienced team.". They say they invited me to Jacob javitts and help me sell. Reading all of these comments and responses has been informative -- very helpful! No legitimate traditional publisher would ask you to foot the bill. I wanted to self-publish a memoir to give to friends and sell in my shop. Have you heard anything about Aelurus Publishing? I also check their LLC with the state of New York & found out such entity does not exist. I believe this may be a scam artist. - they don't ask you to buy copies of your own manuscript at launch (watch for a clause like that in the contract) And I've found their customer service team to be pretty knowledgeable whenever I had to call or e-mail. I kept reiterating it wasnt about there necessarily being shared costs, but rather that they were never upfront with me about sharing costs and none of that was delineated in the contract. I am a new author and recently published my first book, The Devil Picked The Girls But They Watched The Angel, published Author House 2017. For one thing, traditional publishers take ALL RIGHTS for the life of your copyright in exchange for whatever they offer the author. Ive been notified by Pubkits.com. Dollar for dollar you pay more but thats the price of ease and convenience. Actually you dont have any goal for your book. If that's the kind of company you're referring to, then I agree with you, but they're not called "vanity publishers". Thanks. I published my book with Author House. Was so disappointed the review was nothing more than "it's been So, I am asking for your help. What do you know about Rushmore Press? Also, is Submittable reputable? Please sort it out and refund me accordingly as you promised . NO one has asked for money or made any kind of sales pitch. What is one to do? I was called by July Summers at Author's Press who want to market my self published book & send me to 2 book fairs where my book will be displayed , & I will have author interviews etc. We have spent a considerable amount of money for the printing (paperback US $5 - $7 per book) and distribution through Ingram of our book over the past couple of years with not a lot of return. This may be the main reason vanity pressr publishers thrive. Did they offer 10% of the sale price or profits? Scam companies will sell you on the idea that the New York Times, Good Morning America, and Newsweek can pick up on your story but the chances of that actually happening are very slim. Thank you, The small presses listed on Poets & Writers should generally be legit though I always recommend doing a double check by googling them and making sure they don't appear on Writer Beware's "Thumbs Down Publishers List" or on David Gaughran's blog. Thanks. Sadly, I learned the hard way, but I learned, i was given a cotract with trilogy publication house a subsidiary of tbn and am required to pay 5000usd. Firstly, literary agents wont ever contact you directly unless youre already a wildly successful author (and even then, most reputable agents would avoid poaching you from your current representation). Reedsy is more than just a blog. Should I be afraid that they may try to publish, sell, or otherwise abuse my manuscript? They do editing, print formatting, cover design, and eBook conversion but you can also provide your own finished files, and their technicians will check the files over for any technical issues before printing, converting or distributing. Thanks George. to get featured in New York Times. What's your opinion on WebNovel? HELP! But I still find the blur very annoying. He signed an Author Ownership release to get the manuscript. Hi, I just found your article, thank you for the info. However, if you dont have your guard up, it is easy to fall for predators who simply want to overcharge for their services many of which are tasks you could accomplish on your own. Some people have seizures when something on a screen jiggles. My thanks for any direction you may offer. But dear God think a little tons of people will pay more for one-stop-shops. Do you know who the cheif executive is? Do you know if Trilogy Publishing Company, a subsidiary of Trinity Broadcasting Network, a Vanity Publishing or a Traditional Publishing Company? Vanity presses pretending to be traditional publishers, 2. So what is Author Academy? Thanks for weighing in Reedsy. When you search for their titles on Amazon, do you see a lot of (or any) ratings and reviews? By the looks of it, they would seem to be a vanity press. They became very dodgy and manipulative inferring I was ignorant about how independent presses work. My first MG novel just came out on Tuesday through them. Thanks. It's free to publish and sell on Amazon both for the ebook and the print book you should never pay a third-party company for that. Launch your book successfully with our tried-and-true strategies. I'm lucky, I guessI have astigmatism, so when something on a site jiggles I just see a blur, like the blur of a computer or TV screen shown live on another computer or TV screen. They said they pay her to place the books plus she gets part of the royalties. Think, folks. They do do good job for their authors, and if you know nothing about book marketing they could be the right option for you. I'm glad I investigated first. We also accept young adult submissions if they fit into these categories. I think they are a hybrid, but not sure. They are industry events where booksellers, publishers, agents and libraries negotiate on rights and distribution. To understand why publishing with a vanity press is a terrible idea, head on over to the next post in this guide, which discusses the dangers of paying to publish. Sounds like a vanity press to me. Realizing my topic my delightfully eccentric mother was a limited interest in terms of the commercial market, I just wanted a beautifully produced book. I've had a look at their site, and they look fairly legit as hybrid publishers go. I already self published with Balboa Press. Is Mulberry Books a reputable company? See if they have reviews and whether they seem legit as well. It will be bookmarked and studied. A publisher called Beacon Publishing Group (there seem to be a few legit pubs called Beacon, though) is using cover images of books it does not publish in its "Available Now" section on its website. 50% royalties may sound good but is that something they offered you because your book has already been published, and they won't edit it? Additionally, they bloat the cost of your book and make it so expensive that it can't possibly align with industry standards. One was Gold Touch press and recently Lettra press. Take this quick quiz to see if you're dealing with a legit publishing company. Christian Faith Publishing. I Googled the name but got no red flag reviews. I've checked their website and it seems to pass the initial smell test. Unqualified staff. They look like a vanity press to me. Agents work on commission, meaning the only time you pay them is when theyve successfully helped sell your book to a publisher. Are they reputable? Ive seen several vanity publishers that were either rip offs or scammers who went out of business. I haven't found them on one of the links you provided, but will keep digging for more info. I do not know where to go with this since it seems there are so many scams. How to Purchase our Books New Reader Media (owner of New Reader Magazine) contacted me today wanting to place books in my moms bookstore. Ripoff Report Needs Your Help! Thank you! Stay away from these people , there are better ones out there. There isn't a lot of info available on their website as to pricing, so I can't give a definite opinion. Balboa Press is Hay House's vanity imprint. If it is a reputable company, no problem. Ripoff Report | Complaints Reviews Scams Lawsuits Frauds Reported. I am already published with a registered copyright. Im working with Professional Ghostwriters Im starting to question if this company is a scam. They seemed trustworthy but after reading the blog I'm now a bit reluctant. I won! Beacon Publishing Group is an award-winning, independent publisher of books and audio books headquartered in NYC. Or is the company more of a vanity press? They did not list a price, but want me to respond by replying to their email or phoning them. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Both are non-fiction. I would personally avoid them. What can you tell me about Outskirts Press. Distributed by Ingram, published by Covenant Books. Thank you for the info on screen plays. Sent in my children's book, WOW--TO A CHILD CHRIST RETURNED--to Covenant for review. Don't go with them! However take notice that they give authors 50% of proceeds, defined as "all revenue received by Uproar Books MINUS production and shipping costs." Theres no fee for publishing and they dont require me to buy any books. My radar was on high alert. Sometimes vanity presses pose as hybrid publishers, so head to our post on hybrid publishing to understand that model better. All rights reserved. Well I spent 6 months learning everything from scratch. I didn't even submit my materials to them yet but they said that the book was "chosen" to be featured. I enjoyed all the info. Convenant publishing company is an hybrid company. What type of book are you publishing? As we mentioned in the post: ***Be wary of unsolicited offers. Dont come close to anyone without a proven track record! I have bought a self publishing package with Balboa press. Their publishing 'packages' are not as ridiculously expensive as a lot of hybrid or vanity presses. Where I had finally had enough and requested to be refunded at first they were apologetic, then blamed me, by the end of the seven hour debate back and forth through email they were threatening me and terminated my contract while still never reimbursing me. Ive used vanity publishers before and loved it. . They did everything they said they would and I did get some sales and ended up with a really well-done site. . They are not in the United States. https://folioavenuepublishing.wordpress.com/. Frank Johnson doesn't think so, which is why the 33-year-old now lives in a nursing home, locked in a chess-match feud with management that doesn't occupy nearly enough of his time. When it comes to agents, its best to stick to vetted lists like that of the Association of Author Representatives or our directory of almost 700 literary agents across the world. If a literary agent unsolicitedly contacts you to offer you a book deal with a publisher, or asks you to pay a reading fee, your spidey-sense should be tingling pretty hard. Their website is well-presented and written, but when one of their 'editors' contacted me to express interest, her English was extremely dodgy. Enter your email or get started with a social account: 1. A sidekick is nothing disrespectful and no one has a problem with me ,here .You had 12 months to decide to publish my work but came at the 11th hour requesting that I rewrite my entire book . So its no surprise that there are people who will offer to solve your marketing problems for a low, low fee. There is an "authorhouse" which is totally dif. Great insight! However, with editors and book coaches, whose work is invisible to the reader (if theyve done their job right), you have to do some research before signing a contract with them. This seems like an outright scam. Find the perfect editor for yournextbook. There will always be snakes in the grass. My advice is to steer clear.". Beacon Publishing Group is a registered trademark. 5k plus for this book..and it only has a nice cover. I have received an "invitation" from EC Publishing to represent the book at the Frankfort Book Fair in Oct. She played a convincing part in pretending to manage marketing for my book with ALA and ACLR events in 2019. I've seen a company, 48 hours books? I appreciate you looking out for writers but this is biased nonsense. That is NOT a review. My first thought was, house of literary what? What is your opinion of Book Baby's services? New York, NY 10001. Chicago Review Press Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoirs D. X. Varos, Ltd. We publish genre-fiction in the categories of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction. Who knows about URLINK? https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/745f905065faff4281ca4b5da6262bf6bd5b21369f166868d38656d08de68adb.jpg. It was a mess. Id be grateful for a comment. To their credit, they seem pretty transparent about their costs. My gut says its not Legit. I even asked her if this was a scam and she gave me the name and phone number of another Lady .I then told her because she did that I was impressed and trusted her. How do I find the right publisher? The Mulberry Books has approached me. Good luck. Are they reputable? As I imagine she is reworking her scam under another name, I would avoid any publishing company with "thoughts" in their name, just to be safe. I just got an offer to publish my book from Black Rose Writing. My writing partner and I came across them but they were requesting between $1500-$4000 dollars in installments to publish. Becoming a published author is a dream shared by almost every writer. Do NOT have any dealings with Capstone media Services. They are con merchants of the worst kind. They say they can send my story on to the Hollywood Data Base to possibly become a screenplay. (emphasis mine). and our I am all over the web. They make most of their money from their authors. That said, you don't really need a course to self-publish. I've been sent a contract by Morgan James and they are wanting me to purchase 2,500 copies at print cost + $2.00 per unit. Very interested in working with Author Academy Elite and would appreciate insights/opinions/comments. You assured me of a refund . If it is truly legit. I have two manuscripts that I want to get published. Beacon Publishing Group is an award-winning, independent publisher of books and audio books headquartered in NYC. Export for ebook and print. The copy on the website is riddled with typos and uses the same language as most vanity press scams: Beacon has a broad array of titles in fiction & non-fiction, including business, young adult, history, romance, mystery, horror, comedy, childrens, health & wellness and more. Learn how Reedsy can help you craft a beautiful book. I have been contacted by many so called promoters but do not follow up with them. Selling a book is something that most authors struggle with. I went to their website and they seem legit. Thank you for any advice! With a bit of elbow grease and a willingness to learn about self-publishing, you could probably do a better job putting the book out yourself with the help of a few freelance editors and designers. The biggest problem at Beacon is the higher management. However, they don't specify what those costs are which means that it can be any number that they decide. And then outreached by writers republic shortly after. Everything you read above about scammers is true with this group. I see Rushmore Press on the "Writers Beware" list -- do you have additional comments about this company? You wrote "But with the traditional business model, publishers are incentivized to release quality books and foster long, healthy relationships with authors." Has anyone heard of SOOP? In short, read the fine print. Beacon Publishing Group accept all genres of Fiction and Nonfiction. Please. 1 million authors trust the professionals on Reedsy, come meetthem. The worst thing is that they may even quote reasonable costs for self-publishing services, leaving you unsuspecting at first, and then end up delivering low-quality work. The whole thing. They created it in partnership with Author Solutions, who are some of the most egregious players in vanity publishing. Encourage others to kill their pop-ups too. Who is Powerhouse Press Book? Never heard of them. Unfortunately, there are plenty of unreliable companies out there looking to make a quick buck by exploiting those dreams. We've heard a lot of very bad things about Capstone Media Services. Guidelines for academic or science based books MS WORD PDF 3. I want to publish an inspirational/spiritual book. Ive contacted a few authors who have used them but would like more input. Simply by virtue of them owning that IP. Do you have a view on UNITED PC Publishing company, a subsidiary of NOVA? What do you know about 'Books Agency Plus? Do you know anything about Aladdin publishing? I'm trying to do my due diligence on publishing companies but I'm having a hard time deciphering between a traditional publisher and vanity press. Me the final say on any changes. If their editors contact YOU, then that's a red flag. This is ****** ****** from Booktimes. How do I know if theyre legit? They had told me that ALL publishing houses require authors to purchase copies of their own books. It cost me exactly $2.75 the charge for ONE proof copy. How much would that cost ! Thanks for this additional info. Beacon Publishing Group publishes great authors and books in all genres. I just want to put it out there. I don't know what the discussion is, but I'm interested in URLINK print and media. Thank You. I am trying to find out if Self Publishing School would be a good fit for me? In short, if a publisher makes more money directly from an author than readers, they're definitely a vanity press. Beacon Publishing Group | 152 followers on LinkedIn. Fees range from a few hundred dollars to more than $25,000. If youre willing to work, this is an astounding resource. However, it's tough to know what to think without seeing their agreement. It is available on line at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Walmart - Hard Cover, soft and all digital formats. Now, there are "assisted self-publishing companies" out there very different from vanity publishers who're great: they do take care of everything, but they let *you* self-publish the book. Thank you in advance for your response. Just got accepted to Page Publishing? For marketing, contact marketing@beacon.org. I have received an offer from Belle Isle publishing, the co-op branch of Brandylane Publishing. Someone read Thunder in Her Heart and wanted to display it, blah blah. I googled BBB and Xlibris and saw an A+ rating but only one star and I didn't see Xlibris anywhere, but the name Authors House. Is Writers Republic reputable/legitimate? I told him to use the U.S. mail. do you have any information about Author University LLC? Anyone who calls that often despite telling them to stop clearly is trying to sell sell sell! Having a quick look at their website, it's hard to tell what their business model is. Hi wanted to know what you think of new book authors. My book has been chosen as a finalist for book of the year. You have been informed by our publisher that you were free to publish your book when we initially decided to rescind our offer. 1. Put in the time and run a bunch of their books through Amazon. But remember, there is not much money, if any at all, to be made in the book publishing if you are a new author unless you are a celebrity or famous person in which case you go to traditional publishing. The books have already been published and are now out of print. I went through them and they were AWFUL! They want to partner with me to prepare screen play & register with Hollywood Data Base for a fee. Hiding negative complaints is only a Band-Aid. I have experienced cold calls. When he got it he was shocked. station Tbn looking for Christian Authors. She is demanding payment for her time, though she was the one dragging her feet. So YOP was totally upfront and no one there promised to make me rich or hard sold me anything. After the book was published they kept calling me to spend more money on advertising at book fairs which I know is a total scam. Thanks. Do the right thing . If someone calls you to offer to "market your book," in 99% of the cases it means they're either dodgy or are outright trying to scam you. That is free but they want 1400 for advertising. What publishing company would be advised for this? recently concluded a 6 month contract with YOP. My father, David Duncan (not to be confused with Dave Duncan from Canada) wrote 13 novels, mysteries and science fiction books, as well as a couple of science fiction screen plays and lots of screen plays for television. To find contests that have been vetted, you can look through this directory of the best writing competitions. Their company is legit since they were able to publish my book: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Journey-Home-Julie-Chenevert/dp/1733701354/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=goldtouch+press&qid=1557963118&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmrnull. They contacted me via email. Tim Rice. The truth is that you, the author, will always need to take an active role in marketing your own book. "Gold Touch Press provides premium publishing services at a good value. So what is the difference with me just using google to research. Has anybody had dealings with Mulberry publishers? What do you know about Global Summit Publishing? Ah, I might have been mistaken there. Contacted Covenant Books to have my book reviewed free as they claimed. It looks like they do some level of editing. The thing to bear in mind is that you need to pay upfront for their services AND also a cut of the royalties As always, do your homework and research the books they've published on Amazon. Do keep in mind that if you have to pay to receive the award, or enter the final round, or anything like that, your money is probably best invested somewhere else. That is NOT a review. So thank you, YOP, for giving it a good shot! Are they scammers? They're located in Brooklyn and they distribute books in different countries. They only take 5% per sale and although they ask for a fee over a period of time, mathematically it seems a better deal than Amazon taking 30%. I'm taking the case to the attorney general. Beacon Publishing Group is a traditional publishing house releasing great literary works and audio books. I was also contacted by the New Reader Magazine & after many emails, they sent me their contract. There is ample material everywhere (including on this blog) about every step of the way. I was able to find the previous inquiries into this company once you called them to my attention and will find another route. I have received my book back though thank God but still out the 500 dollars!!! Thank you for that. Does anyone have any information on Mascot Books, I believe we've mentioned Mascot in reply to another question in the comments here. It's not a scam, but it certainly is an *expensive* course If you want to go the course route, I'd rather recommend Mark Dawson's "Self-Publishing 101" course (it only opens once a year, but you can get on the waitlist). Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Do not give them any money. Getting involved with ETP is easily one of the biggest mistakes I've made and i'm consulting a lawyer about taking charges against them. Do you have any updated information about TBN and their Trilogy publishing arm? On the other hand, you'll still have to ensure that your manuscript is properly edited before you send it to the printers. This is very helpful, though I don't understand all of it. Whats your opinion of Rushmore Press? And they don't need money from me to do that. What do you think? Are the books priced competitively Anyone have any information? Yes, they have done everything they said they would do, except put my book in bookstores. I appreciate your time and help. They have people that are just sales people and not professional. Not really looking to 'sell' books, they just want to see their story and family history in print, good quality, of course. Just got an email from them. Take this free 10-day course to understand your choices. Balboa Press was set up in 2013 by Hay House, as its "self-publishing arm". Write. I guess you are aware how difficuly it is even to access traditional publishers. Beacon Publishing Group is an award-winning, independent publisher of books and audio books headquarteredin NYC. And not only do they make you pay for that, but many also then take royalties on the sales afterwards, and rope you into year-long publishing contracts in which some go as far as grabbing your subsidiary rights as well. ALLI does not seem to like them. Thanks! What We Publish I can 100% guarantee that they do not work with Neil Gaiman. Does anyone know them? Or should amateur authors hire out sub-optimal designers on fiverr and hope they get something that looks professional? I am an experienced author with another good publishing company but they are not interested in this genre. I've been contacted by Pen It! They say they will put my book in a London book fair. Anyone know anything about this company ? Office: Beacon Publishing Group 1250 Broadway 36th Floor New York, NY 10001 USA But that would be a big mistake. 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