They described our book as such, "A beautiful story that showcases how working together to create positive change can make a true difference. Thanks for the heads up. Thanks. - Ashley B. Im honored to have received a Maincrest Media Book Award particularly because of the deep analysis conducted and the tough criteria applied to each entry by judges. Sometimes vanity presses pose as hybrid publishers, so head to our post on hybrid publishing to understand that model better. More about it here: https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-self-publish-a-book-on-amazon/, This information really helped me. In addition, the free resources, support, and one-on-one marketing services we provide are designed to provide authors and publishers with what they need to succeed. Exposure is not an appropriate prize. Has anyone had experience with Author Publishing house or Empire Publishing? 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 . Was so disappointed the review was nothing more than "it's been Are they reputable companies and is it worth submitting a book proposal to Hay Houses free writers workshop book publishing contract if given the chance? I am wondering if you have any info on this. A look at their 'recent books' section will pretty much tell you what you need to know. Website: https://ingeniumbooks.com. Also many of them did not expect a call, are not ready to buy or are out of state. You assured me of a refund . I have experienced cold calls. Ugly Ducking Presse are definitely a legitimate non-profit publisher. When I pointed out one of her errors, she tried to pass it off by saying: 'that typo was deliberate, put there to test you, and you've passed the test,' followed by more errors! 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. And, in a couple of incidences I told the company I will not be harassed or intimidated to publish when I felt the manuscript was not completed to my liking, Thanks for such invaluable information. In short, read the fine print. You are the customer and they don't care if you sell one copy. I'm not a against a secular publisher but my series is a Christian one. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Agents work on commission, meaning the only time you pay them is when theyve successfully helped sell your book to a publisher. During #pitchmad at Twitter, I was contacted by Uproar Books, which is a fairly new hybrid publisher. and not a hire hand to assist with design and formatting. The tendency with package deals (where you pay a fixed price for all the things you listed) is that the author has no idea who is doing all of that work. I am trying to fully research my options before selecting a route for publishing my children's book. Its called business. I am London-based, and a long time published/agented, but slightly lacking in techie expertise. Some offer little more than the supposed honor of winning the award. I went to their website and they seem legit. She promised to keep me apprised of the markeing status and provide proof of my book listing in these events, but then she never followed up. Once you order your review, you will be asked to submit your book in one of the following formats: ePub, .mobi, .pdf, .doc, .docx, and .txt. Some massively prolific vanity presses you may wish to avoid include: Some scammers even masquerade under the name of Big Five imprints. They are a company who is questionable in its ethics. Our programs are designed to bring increased recognition to thousands of exceptionally written, high quality books that are published each year. I vetted YOP before I jumped in and found nothing but Victoria said they were a fairly new company with only a handful of clients. Browse our help articles to find answers to frequently asked questions or submit a ticket to connect with our client care team. I have been contacted by Authors Press wanting me to attend a book fair in Arizona and they want to put my novel on the shelf at their bookstore. The review fee is $499 USD per book for delivery in 7-9 weeks. From what I gather, Book Baby is pretty good. Reach out to the author: contact and available social following information is listed in the top-right of all news releases. Dont come close to anyone without a proven track record! Award-winning author, Yvonne Caputo, announced today that Dying With Dad: Tough Talks for Easier Endings (Ingenium Books, 2022) has been named a Maincrest Media Book Award Winner in the Death and Dying category. My gut says its not Legit. My publicist is with Gold Touch Press. To find out more about how Reedsy chooses its professionals, read more about our selection criteria here. I just saw a list of scammers and they were on it. We share relevant information and always give credit where credit is due. I think they are a hybrid, but not sure. They pay 50% royalties, with accounting every quarter. Do you have any thoughts or reviews of New Harbor Press? Thanks. I'd be wary of any publisher who asks for a fee irrespective of sales. Escaped the Night is poignant, engaging and relatable; Jennifer Blyth offers a charming take on the world of monsters, magic, and more. "If it sounds too good to be true . Just got an email from them. How Much Does does the Maincrest Media Book Award Program Cost? Most of them are just small organizations that really dont help you except to give you yet another logo to paste in your advertising. Looking to publish? It has brought positive attention and acclaim to my work and podcast. any feed back. Website: https://ingeniumbooks.com/yvonne-caputo/ In 90% of the cases, when you receive an unsolicited email or phone call, it's not going to be from a reputable publishing company. What is your opinion on Trilogy/TBN. The address is in CA yet they are actually operating from the Philippines. Opportunities to spend more money. Email: yvonne@yvonnecaputo.com, ABOUT INGENIUM BOOKS: . Plus from my understanding of the entertainment business, producers aren't commonly trawling a database looking for spec scripts. Shady publishing companies that offer to sell you ISBNs above the market price (and other types of publishing scammers). Looks like they are a member of the IPG and partner member of ALLi, which vouches for them. If they are a scam, then they aren't a particularly prolific one but I would still suggest you avoid them. 4. Isle of Dragons champions fast-paced action-adventure without sacrificing the depth of its characters or the richness of its fascinating universe. Predatory companies will offer to display your book at one of these fairs for a fee. They don't call themselves a "publisher", they clearly identify as "assisted self-publishing", or "author services" companies, and they don't try to upsell you a bunch of marketing services afterwards (nor do they take any royalties on the book). They approached me about my book I published with Tate. When a farmer uses pesticides to kill weeds on the farm where Queen Bee Loapi and her colony live, brave Princess Lili embarks on an adventure facing . 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. They are fraudulent and they revise to even address the fact they were in breech of contract ever though it was pointed out in ever single email I sent to them. They do offer a self-publishing track, where they provide all the usual publishing services for a fee instead of buying the book, but they're a legit publisher. She shares the joy she felt when her father diednot because he died, but because at the end of his life he was treated exactly the way hed wanted. I recently submitted my manuscript to a publisher I now think might be a scam. Congratulations, Tony Selimi.A Path to Excellence was Selected as a Winner in the Self-Help Category in the Maincrest Media Book Award 2022, " the eight essential elements of human excellence . Youre not a well-known author, that kind of attitude? Also, do I have to worry that they'll steal my manuscript? Graduate! If they want me to send them a case, I will want money up frontso thanks for sharing this. 'Literary agents' promising book deals Another kind of scam you might be dealing with is an agent scam. I didn't even submit my materials to them yet but they said that the book was "chosen" to be featured. The acronym may make it sound more complicated than it is, but getting an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is not like joining the Illuminati: you dont need a special introduction or to be someones important grandchild. Don't fall for it. Wrong. Thanks so much for your advice, Ray! Getting it on the shelves is up to you. I've looked everywhere but can't find one with the proper experience. If it's graphically complex, then you may want to consider hiring a formatter otherwise you can, if you want, use a free tool to format the book yourself. Id rather have an endorsement from another writer, author, editor, etc. Did you know that if you dont register the copyright of your book, literally anybody could claim it as their work and profit from it? "Gold Touch Press provides premium publishing services at a good value. Thank you very much for the article. They make most of their money from their authors. Please list some of the other or similar courses available and the price, or at at least the website(s). The result was a beautifully printed and formatted book, complete with illustrations and innovative layouts. The reviews convinced me that the reviewer thoroughly read and analyzed my book. If their editors contact YOU, then that's a red flag. What is one to do? Don't fall for his nonsense. . - they offer an advance, Does anyone have any experience with Entrada Publishing. However, the main problem is that they are (or at least used to be) quite aggressive in their marketing to attract authors (direct tweets and emails to random authors), and hyperbolic in their marketing language (as you point out above). Our book marketing guide outlines the exact step-by-step process you need to follow to gain recognition and book sales. I thought they were reputable but now I'm not very sure:(. Does this sound legitimate? Theres never been any evidence of successful pitches, but these services will surely cost you a pretty penny. Even if they help you polish your manuscript before submitting it to publishers, it should not come with a charge. I've tried Writer Beware and Alliance of Independent Authors, but neither had any information on him. I also check their LLC with the state of New York & found out such entity does not exist. Even though I have a ready InDesign file of the book, he mentioned that they would usually make a design on their own. Hello, This is ****** ****** from Booktimes. Do you have any information on AAXEL Author Services or ebookpbook ? He states a book scout found my book and they would like to put me on CBS News Radio with Al Cole. I can 100% guarantee that they do not work with Neil Gaiman. Any feedback appreciated (Lee), I am just wondering if Parchment Global publishing is a reputable company as they are interested in my book. If you do it yourself, it might cost the same or a little more but you'll know who's working on the book. Maincrest Media is dedicated to providing authors and publishers with the highest level of book marketing support and services. No legitimate traditional publisher would ask you to foot the bill. I used them to publish my novel the Judas Goat. Anyone have insight or experience? Are they scammers? https://folioavenuepublishing.wordpress.com/. To be fair, they pulled one on my agent too. I have Book avenue publishing helping with material for book, do you know of them and Nivra press their mother company. I wonder if this is a traditional publisher. I'm really worried about my situation with what looks like a vanity press. Vanity presses pretending to be traditional publishers, 2. Avoid Prodigy Gold books at any cost. An adorable teaching aid for young children, Lauren Hansens 10 Little Fairies, employs playful language and vibrant illustrations to delight your kids and leave a smile on their face. From the research I've done, it's one of the many courses started by semi-successful authors who're looking to monetize their knowledge of publishing. The Filipinos I dealt with are based in Florida and I also was told this from day one. Do not give them any money. Johny, I recently was a victim of author house's rip-off. Hi there and thankyou for the advice. They look like they submit short films to festivals. eliezer tristan publishing is a scam. just out of curiosity . Normally a lazy writer, such things spur me on. HURRAH! And for what? Yes, New Reader Magazine can be considered a scam, and we're getting a lot of notifications from authors asking us about them, meaning they're actively trying to sell their overpriced services. Our book award and review programs are designed to bring increased recognition to thousands of exceptionally written, high quality books that are published each year. I'm wondering about White Bird Publishing, which I believe is actually a hybrid publisher but claims to be a traditional one. Either way, it's not an amazing royalty for an author who's footing the cost of production. I was contacted by email. I got a call from Authors Press last night. The application fee is $215 USD for one book, and $89 for each additional category. They posted a fun-looking writing contest, but I don't know if they are legit. AuthorHouse is extremely unethicalstay far far away. I was asked to submit 2 chapters of ms to an acquisitions agent. My next book is due to be published by the end of the year, so I will be submitting that one as well. That said I am always entering writing competitions. That is NOT a review. I don't see the thread on Mascot. Is this a safe choice to invest my first book in? Without a doubt, do your research and avoid rip off vanity houses. I could tell the reviewer had not only read the book and appreciated the story, but also reflected what it had to say. You're right to be skeptical. Thank you. 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. Award-winning author, Eric D. Brotman, announced today that Don't Retire. They contacted me via email. However, they don't specify what those costs are which means that it can be any number that they decide. They say they invited me to Jacob javitts and help me sell. I have not published yet. I won't give them money. - Robert O. I am so honored to win the Maincrest Media Book Award for Historical Fiction. Maincrest Media Store. Was so disappointed the review was nothing more than "it's been Only in business a year. What kind of companies are Author House and Christian Faith Publishing? The copy on the website is riddled with typos and uses the same language as most vanity press scams: Does anyone know where I could find a reputable (preferably Christian) publisher that has a lot of experience in comic books/graphic novels? According to Maincrest Media, "Be A Giant Killer: Overcoming Your Everyday Goliaths by Ed Norwood is a compelling and thorough study of conquering adversity through faith.Through the book, Norwood . I hope you dont mind, but I linked back to this from a website I manage. WOW YES, change is evolution Unsettled Disruption has been selected for a Maincrest Media Book Award in the Entrepreneurship & Small Business category. I'd really appreciate your advice! They offer bundled packages with a lot of stuff you could get elsewhere for free plus they don't really offer anything editorially apart from "Content Evaluation". They want me to pay them--need some information ASAP. You have a really good article here, but I feel you bleed these two kinds of companies together. "Poets & Writers" has a huge list of different small press, and i'm thinking which one to choose. Thanks. She's the author of two books: Flying With Dad (2019) and Dying With Dad (2022). They look like a vanity press to me. Anyhow she said my submissions will be reviewed and she would get in touch with me in about a week. 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. What kind of small press is legit at this point? . Aelurus is my publisher. I was sorely misled and after forking over close to $4000 sold very few books under their "guidance" (which supposedly included a decent amount of marketing.) Thank you very much! I was called today by Amanda Gray of Gold Touch Press. The Maincrest Media Book Award Program establishes the benchmark for excellence in books and the publishing community as a whole. He signed an Author Ownership release to get the manuscript. Correct if you're with a real, traditional publisher, they don't force you to buy your own book. CW. I have not signed with them yet because I found some clauses with their contract which require changes. When in doubt, have an independent professional review the terms. They cold-called me numerous times about marketing my book SAVING ME, and want $2500 up front. If you want to do further research, look up the books listed on their website and see where they rank in their Amazon categories I suspect most of them will not even be in the top 5,000 in their specific niches. - L.M. Thanks for any helpful feedback. To put it in mild terms, I would warn any author to stay away from any Author Solutions operated company. They don't need my permission to do that. He decided to go the ghostwriter route with an author working with a relatively new and unproven publisher They contracted with him to ghostwrite the book for 10,000.00 up front in full. Book Award Guidelines. In addition, the, free resources, support and one-on-one marketing services we provide are designed to provide. Maincrest Media. 2. thanks, Hi. Thanks! Is it a scam? Have a great day. and a good reader-hooking blurb on the back cover. And you can usually sniff them out by the fact that their prizes are not really prizes. Book Review Program Yup A gem anthracite I would guess. Thank you for the care you took with my book. Hi, I just found your article, thank you for the info. Once the final application deadline has passed, we will send you a notification via email letting you know if you have been selected as a Winner. One of our support staff will respond to you within 3-5 business days. They created it in partnership with Author Solutions, who are some of the most egregious players in vanity publishing. Do you have information on Greenleaf? What would be a red flag or have I already had one? They are con merchants of the worst kind. That sounds like an awful deal. Thanks. Use the hashtag #ReadersRevolt to share that you're banishing pop-ups from your sites and encouraging others to do likewise. I appreciate you looking out for writers but this is biased nonsense. Or is the company more of a vanity press? The weird thing is that I have researched Self Publishing School online and I haven't seen any bad reviews. There are countless scams out there offering "book fair display" services. And that covers most of the publishing companies you want to steer clear of in your career as an author. She published her article about Award Profiteers in 2015 already but re-blogged it in 2019. Are they reputable? 2. Not really looking to 'sell' books, they just want to see their story and family history in print, good quality, of course. station Tbn looking for Christian Authors. In Dying with Dad, Yvonnes goal is to share the empowering message with those with aging or ill loved ones: that it is possible to have open and brave conversations with our dying loved one that make the death experience better for everyone. I just got a solicitation from New Reader Magazine is this a scam company? I had received an email and phone call They have approached me regarding the republishing of my current book. Traditional Publishing. Pro-tip: Wondering whether to self-publish or traditionally publish? That doesn't sound like a great deal at all. Jennifer Blyth takes you and your children on a magical ride that highlights the wonders of imagination in Stormy Saturday; a great read for kids, especially if you have more than one! How do I find the right publisher? Encourage others to kill their pop-ups too. Thank you for your great article, Aurora! Any guidance you can offer would be so very helpful! A quick look at their website should've sent up some red flags: their homepage image is a picture of Neil Gaiman at a book signing. - they don't solicit you in the first place ABOUT MAINCREST MEDIA: Writing contests are a great way to reach an audience, solidify your writing credentials, and even make a little money in the form of prizes. Thank you for this. Whenever a company has a big new story to push, they will put out a press release and publish it on sites on which the media can pick it up. I didn't sign the contract. I signed a contract and paid them 475 Nov 27,2018 a of July 1,2019 my book still had not been published despite the contract starting it would be published in no longer than 3 months. They're located in Brooklyn and they distribute books in different countries. I already self published with Balboa Press. thank you for saving me. I was also co reacted by EC Publishing, LLC I. We've had a few people in the comments here ask about Gold Touch. She's always been a storyteller, using stories to widen the eyes of her students, soften the pain in the hearts of her clients, and bring a point home for her audience. I don't know the price of his program, though. The lower amount was a publishing only arrangement with editing and printing and listing on amazon. but cannot find a thing on the internet. Does anyone have any experience or comments on blkdg publishing out of London? My book is selfpublished with x-libris but it's not 100% royalty. - Marc G. I felt the review was awesome, it was impactful, timely and really, really helpful. They look like a self-publishing services company, with relatively low prices (especially for cover design) but a number of oddities: Hi there, I submitted my novel to Breaking Rules Publishers, based in Florida. They use fighting stigma activism to conceal narcissistic maneuvering. . I almost signed a contract with one of your WATCHDOG publishers. 5. They replied within a week and were interested, so I'm immediately skeptical. My first effort was with Westbow Press. I too have been solicited from Dreambooks Distributing. Im glad I could help, Allan! If she claims to be a publisher, but her company doesn't have a website, then that's a huge red flag. Their sales ranking, # of reviews, and cover art quality will give you a pretty good idea of their standing. I have been contacted by several companies lately regarding my book I published in 2010-when I was scammed. I am glad I found this website. I have a 2 month old published "young readers" novel. Reading all of these comments and responses has been informative -- very helpful! See if they have reviews and whether they seem legit as well. What is the best way to reach and get accepted by a traditional publisher? That is what you need to do with them because they strictly adhere to the contract. What do you think? Do you know who the cheif executive is? Think, folks. Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC. He has not, so far. I was considering talking to them about it, but if it is an scam for authors, I want no part of it. It is an honor to be listed on the Maincrest Media site. Thank you for that. I also plan to pay to advertise this page for as long as it takes to get the word out. Thanks. They also charged him $15 to put it on Amazon. I did some research & drove a hard bargain. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE PREYED ON BY ETP. Claim your spot . The truth is that you, the author, will always need to take an active role in marketing your own book. In short, read the fine print. All applicants will receive an assessment detailing the judges review of your book. Thank you for saving me my money & my sanity! With the "Barbie" movie, the director Greta Gerwig faced the challenge of the doll's complicated history. Shady as hell. Their pitch of "we can get you on the NY Times top 100 bestseller list" sounds a bit too good to be true. To make matters worse , I was referred by the Editor in Chief of Prodigy Gold Books as an Evil Witch because I demanded to know what was going on . The Prince and the Witch by L.A. Thompson. Browse our help articles to find answers to frequently asked questions or submit a ticket to connect with our client care team. That said, if you prefer the handholding that goes with this type of program, then it might be a good option for you. If an agent contacts you out of the blue (and you aren't already a bestselling author), they're probably not 100% legit. well now I know why your still nothing. Are the books priced competitively 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. - they don't ask you for *any* money upfront (especially not reading fees, publishing contribution fees) I am looking for critical information on Goldtouch Press. Don't go with them! I just want to put it out there. Newman springs and Dorrance have both accepted my manuscript. What about halo publishing International? Why? For $125, any author can buy an ISBN through Bowker in the USA or Nielsen in the UK: agencies that issue ISBNs and cannot profit from their sale. When I googled his numbers, 1-888-970-0833 and 562-318-0999, both numbers came up as possible scams, but I can't find any other info about him or the company he represents. They weren't best sellers, definitely dated so they may be "period pieces." Legit scam. In order to purchase the E-book you have to pay through their website and they don't take Paypal. I just realized that I had been taken by cindyhill@bookthoughtspublishing. How that remains possible is astounding and frustrating to me! I would like to redo it..change size, do further editing, eliimatnaing a chapter, having a different format so I can have a less expensive selling price. I did a reverse search on the phone number and it's legit as is the website. I have stupidly deposited USD $1600 in one of those self publishing on line courses (I won't name) only to find out it is not what I signed up for. "Yvonne Caputos Dying With Dad: Tough Talks for Easier Endings has set the standard for excellence and innovation in writing. Is Trilogy publishing Reparable? Its always a special feeling when my posts are actually helpful. Some bigger publishers won't consider any writer who doesn't go through an agent. I have other books I am considering placing in the program. Hi. It seems like it would cost me the same or more to do it all individually!- thanks much. I can't see what they're charging, but I suspect they're not cheap. I am trying to research them and cannot find any reviews. Make the informed choice with our free 10-day course. We since pulled the book because our single contact (who seems to be the only person there) was starting to comb my voice out and replace it with hers. Well I spent 6 months learning everything from scratch. Have you heard anything about Aelurus Publishing? Here are the steps to apply: Step 1: Application Enter your book into our awards program by submitting our online application form. Yes. Theres no fee for publishing and they dont require me to buy any books. By the looks of it, they are a classic vanity press
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