Is Writers Republic reputable/legitimate? Beacon Publishing Group books and audio books are currently being sold in over 55 countries & continuing to grow. I am all over the web. If anyone has had experience using this publisher, Hello! . I believe that with a bit of research and motivation, you could learn everything he's teaching on your own. Contact Information. He is in the midst of going back and forth with them about the money. His sidekick Laura Freestone is just as bad .Vety unprofessional to say the least. What can you tell me about Outskirts Press. Thanks in advance. Contact Information 1125 N Charles St Fl 4 Baltimore, MD 21201-5505 Get Directions Visit Website (888) 438-9694 1 1 complaints closed in last 12 months File a Complaint BBB Rating &. 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. My intention is to have my LLC as the publisher 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. In short, if a publisher makes more money directly from an author than readers, they're definitely a vanity press. BBB makes it easy for people to file complaints. Anyone have any information? can you tell me if new reader magazine is legit? If they claim to be publishers, they may be benefitting from having a similar name to Pearson, which is a major publishing group. Try to get editing done before submission. I saw an ad on Facebook for the Christian T.V. US$ 200-400 for approx 80,000 words. Having your book displayed in a random stand there is not going to sell a single copy, because readers don't go to book fairs. Fees range from a few hundred dollars to more than $25,000. it usually is." For publicity, contact publicity@beacon.org. but cannot find a thing on the internet. Is this legit or a scam? well now I know why your still nothing. They replied within a week and were interested, so I'm immediately skeptical. 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. Is it a scam? Take this quick quiz to see if you're dealing with a legit publishing company. Ripoff Report on: Beacon Financial Group, NC SCAM - Beacon financial group scam beware charlotte north carolina. My first MG novel just came out on Tuesday through them. We've heard a lot of very bad things about Capstone Media Services. (For a primer on the topic, check out this guide.) I was also contacted by the New Reader Magazine & after many emails, they sent me their contract. ALLI does not seem to like them. So its no surprise that there are people who will offer to solve your marketing problems for a low, low fee. Know any good inexpensive and real self-publishing websites that also help with marketing for me to republish with? If you decide to go with them, make sure everything including services to be rendered and respective fees are in the contract. This is my first time working towards publishing a children's book. . 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. Hi Cy. I believe that Gold Touch was mentioned in the Writer Beware post we linked to in this post. They want to partner with me to prepare screen play & register with Hollywood Data Base for a fee. What's your opinion on WebNovel? But so have a lot others. If you're ready to put in the time and effort to research it then you don't need to pay $5k for someone to teach you Save that money for editing, design and marketing. - they don't offer any developmental (or structural) editing and copy-editing, only proofreading; I've had a look at their site, and they look fairly legit as hybrid publishers go. Of course! Ive been notified by Pubkits.com. Not really looking to 'sell' books, they just want to see their story and family history in print, good quality, of course. Does anybody know anything about them? BBB handles complaints regarding any business, whether or not the business is a BBB Accredited Business. I am responsible for paying the air time It seems fishy to me. Simply by virtue of them owning that IP. Marketing packages that sound essential, 5. One last thing: when a company like that says they'll do your marketing, it tends to mean very little. Stay miles away from this company. With vanity presses, the big risk isn't them stealing your manuscript. Is writers republic reputable? The copy on the website is riddled with typos and uses the same language as most vanity press scams: More often than not, yours will be one of the countless books on a table in some unseen corner of the convention floor. My book is selfpublished with x-libris but it's not 100% royalty. Beacon Publishing Group publishes great authors and books in all genres. Guidelines for academic or science based books MS WORD PDF 3. Vanity presses pretending to be traditional publishers, 2. They claim to be a hybrid, and they certainly dont publish anyone and everyone, but I have my doubts. Hello! You can check a leaked website from these people Balboa Press was set up in 2013 by Hay House, as its "self-publishing arm". Administration What could you tell me about them? They're a "boutique" house (everything outside the Big Five is, really) and I enjoyed a lot of support and personal attention from the EIC and the Publisher. How much would that cost ! There is a fee. This company cold called and offered to market my fictional book via pre-recorded radio interviews, podcasts, Twitter and Facebook "fan pages". Companies who send unsolicited emails about their services (especially review services) and who don't have a website are most probably scams, yes. To their credit, they seem pretty transparent about their costs. Tim Rice. Beacon Publishing Group is a registered trademark. There is ample material everywhere (including on this blog) about every step of the way. This is very helpful, though I don't understand all of it. 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 say they will put my book in a London book fair. And that covers most of the publishing companies you want to steer clear of in your career as an author. Top leaders at the firm have never had to cold-call or do primary research and it shows when they say "call more" or "primary isn't hard as long as you call enough people." The level of disconnect shows when employees are overpromised what their job will encompass. Classic virtue signaling. DONATE NOW! That publisher is based in NY. To contact an author, acquire copyright clearance or return a physical book order, send to: BPG Customer Service 7075 Cross County Rd. https://thenewpress.com/, What about Author Elite Academy and Kingdom Builders. ****** ****** If youre not planning to distribute to brick-and-mortar stores, youll probably be fine without an ISBN. I Googled the name but got no red flag reviews. They're located in Brooklyn and they distribute books in different countries. Getting it on the shelves is up to you. I was just contacted by someone claiming to be an editor from them wanting to offer me a contract on one of my works on another site. They're a very well known vanity press and not one we'd suggest you pursue. Over 3,000 vetted editors, designers, and marketers are available for hire. This is ****** ****** from Booktimes. Anyone had experience with this Company? Still a scam? Reedsy is more than just a blog. Thanks. It's your money you need to be worried about. What do you know about HayHouse publishers and Balboa Press? 'Literary agents' promising book deals, 3. Thanks for this additional info. For example, if youre planning a wedding, you could do it yourself and buy silverwear from this company, buy plates from that wholesaler, order food from that restaurant, and freelance some waiters to help you out and pull together all the moving parts OR you could hire a wedding planning/catering agency that does it all and alleviates the headache. 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. We remove all the hassles that delay the project and direct your manuscript at the hand of highly experienced team.". Legit scam. One supporting member of my web site gets vertigo, and sometimes nausea. Just a few days ago I got a phone call from their marketing advisor who offered me to pay $5000(!) We wish you the best with your book. I do have a very real 65,000 word manuscript that I thought TBN was good to publish, but I do not have $5,000. Any info on them would be helpful as well. They are a Christian publishing house, and have accepted my Christian manuscript. Would only print 100-150 books (hard cover), with the option of ordering more, if needed. Hi Mary, we weren't familiar with them until now. Please list some of the other or similar courses available and the price, or at at least the website(s). I know someone who just recently had a book published in with them. As I tried to trace her down, the websites and youtube sites for bookthoughtspublishing were abandoned and then taken down. Was so disappointed the review was nothing more than "it's been 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. It was really hard to read. Or you can search for professionals on Reedsy. You're right to be skeptical. about my book (which was priced too high by the publisher and is not selling!) HELP! I told him to use the U.S. mail. Even if they help you polish your manuscript before submitting it to publishers, it should not come with a charge. New Reader Media (owner of New Reader Magazine) contacted me today wanting to place books in my moms bookstore. They invited me to be on a radio interview for my book. Hi Edwin. Any advice about working with Dudley Court Press, advertised as a hybrid publisher? It just didn't add up, and something seemed fishy to me, in spite of links to their website and current magazine issue. Why? One issue though, they are not into promoting or marketing your book. Mary. This rare achievement in American publishing is a milestone a mere handful of active houses can claim. I have been contacted by several companies lately regarding my book I published in 2010-when I was scammed. Can you offer any information about the company?Are there any legitimate vanity publishers. 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. However, to suggest that most vanity publishers arent adding value to clients is nonsense. To be honest, most online retailers for indie authors will supply their own identification codes these days. If you're going to spend $5k, hire a really good editor, a really good proofreader, a top cover designer, and publish the book yourself. How do I know if theyre legit? Write. I was considering talking to them about it, but if it is an scam for authors, I want no part of it. 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. I too was immediately suspicious of the numerous butcherings of English sentence structure within their email, especially for a company that supposedly has reputable marketing inroads within the publishing industry? 100% free, always. Do not give them any money. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. I'm trying to possibly find a way out without loosing my money. I just got an offer to publish my book from Black Rose Writing. I also googled her company and I did not find it. - they have a paid "beta reading" service, when beta readers are generally free; My personal experience. Hiding negative complaints is only a Band-Aid. Something or Other Publishing? Yes I only made a few hundred dollars, but I gained the knowledge and confidence to now be actively scoping out agents and publishers for my next book. That is NOT a review. Their website sounds good, but I can't find any independent reviews. Hi there and thankyou for the advice. Hello, Yes. Yesterday I got a call from FolioAvenue, a small company offering a literary agent who will work to have my book accepted by a larger more influential publisher than my current Balboa. They seem to meet most of the IBPA's criteria for hybrid publishers: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/hybridpublisher Please let me know if you've heard of these type of interviews and their formalities. I asked if I should send my resume/cover letter/writing samples to them via email, and they sent me a contract for an internship without confirming that they wanted any of these from me, which seemed like a huge red flag. Thank you for this. The Mulberry Books has approached me. As always, read the fine print! They are industry events where booksellers, publishers, agents and libraries negotiate on rights and distribution. Thank you so much for this information, it's so helpful! HURRAH! X | CLOSE. Export for ebook and print. This may be the main reason vanity pressr publishers thrive. Every author or speaker who needs to get their message out should use traditional publishing with random house who takes over your book rights and pays out a meager 8.25% of every sale? I haven't heard of them but they seem like an outright scam. It just so happens to be the publishing company that paid him a $170,000 . Author House is a renowned scam, yes, but Johnny above was referencing a different company, Author's House, which both chose its name pretty poorly and also seems like another scam (focused on reviews). Considered one of the most prestigious publishing houses in the U.S., Beaconfounded in 1854 by the American Unitarian Associationhas a long and storied history promoting the works of such social justice activists and intellectual luminaries as James Baldwin, Mary Daly, Howard Zinn, and Dr. Cornel West. Have a great day. In order to purchase the E-book you have to pay through their website and they don't take Paypal. Do I remove bits I wrote during this process? I baled. 11429 S District Dr Ste 1326. As I indicated in a prior message here, they tried to gaslight me and implicate me as 'problematic' and uninformed about the world of publishing. Should I be afraid that they may try to publish, sell, or otherwise abuse my manuscript? What do you know about Global Summit Publishing? I published my book with Author House. Do you know anything about Mulberry Books Publishing House? How do I find the right publisher? That said, if you prefer the handholding that goes with this type of program, then it might be a good option for you. But sometimes, winning authors will be obliged to pay an editing fee for that privilege which is not great. I signed a contract, still no work has been done and I cannot republish as he owns the rights. Also what about Xlibris? This seems like an outright scam. Is the company covenant house a reputable publishing company. And if you still don't hear back, hire an IP attorney to try to get the rights back. My gut says its not Legit. I had to resend all of the info multiple times! Hi. "Witty, occasionally crass, and an unqualified delight." (Kirkus Reviews) Is it too much to ask that a managed care facility refund a year's advance payment when your grandfather dies before he can move in? But the run-ons misspelled wordsit was basically every page. I'm not a pro when it comes to stuff like this. With only a quick look, they seem like a company that's to be avoided. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. If you want to work with reliable publishers, browse our catalog of independent presses, all of which have been thoroughly vetted. I agree with B. Fagan the info is very enlightening and informative. Many scammers impersonate reputable literary agents, film producers, and traditional publishers with fake publishing or movie rights offers requiring author "investments" of thousands of dollars. Do you have any updated information about TBN and their Trilogy publishing arm? I am currently working on a book, and I was found a publisher she seems nice but her contract is 3 years at a time it stats that she can republish etc. Are you suspicious of a certain company? I recently published my first book with Page Publishing. Thanks. In fact, when acquiring your book, they will pay you an advance. Thankfully I bolted before handing over funds. Dont come close to anyone without a proven track record! I am London-based, and a long time published/agented, but slightly lacking in techie expertise. I haven't found them on one of the links you provided, but will keep digging for more info. There was no editing as was promised and it didn't seem like the story was about him. Do you know if this is a reputable company? It seems like it would cost me the same or more to do it all individually!- thanks much. However she do have other authors that she have published under her and they seem happy. I want to know have anyone heard about this company. thanks, Hi. She is demanding payment for her time, though she was the one dragging her feet. They posted a fun-looking writing contest, but I don't know if they are legit. Thanks. Any guidance you can offer would be so very helpful! I think I was a victim. Needless to say, it's a messy situation, but one writers can learn from, has anyone heard anything about easton-books? The author has talked up a book he wrote on his site. I have experienced cold calls. they went down on the prices to 600 US$ but I am not sure if they are a legitimate company or they are just behind my money. I am already published with a registered copyright. More about it here: https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-self-publish-a-book-on-amazon/, This information really helped me. Also, thanks for saving me from spending more than needed. The IP valuation (how much could the IP POTENTIALLY earn during the life of the author plus 70 years?) When I told him that I didn't have that either, he wanted to get off the phone. Has anybody had dealings with Mulberry publishers? They are a company who is questionable in its ethics. Office: Beacon Publishing Group 1250 Broadway 36th Floor New York, NY 10001 USA 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. Thank you! Please see letter below: Thanks, Thank you for saving me my money & my sanity! You have been informed by our publisher that you were free to publish your book when we initially decided to rescind our offer. Obnoxious pop-up moved to inoffensive sidebar. Is it a vanity publisher, or traditional? If a publisher contacts you unsolicited, then chances are they are not. What publishing company would be advised for this? Beacon Publishing Group accept all genres of Fiction and Nonfiction. Does anyone have any experience or comments on blkdg publishing out of London? What is your opinion on Trilogy/TBN. If it's another one that I haven't been able to find with a quick Google search, then you should be vary wary. Ripoff Report Needs Your Help! South Jordan, UT 84095-5669. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/3545c85ed81996924e0e68383a9d488f86723352d6e727c4166f4174bdbb80b9.jpg. This company is fraudulent, does not honor their contacts and when asked about a refund for their breech of their signed contract the terminate the contract, of course without reimbursing you. Their pitch of "we can get you on the NY Times top 100 bestseller list" sounds a bit too good to be true. Others have asked about them in the comments as well. This business has 0 complaints. I'm a novice author, and used a "fully supported self-publishing firm" to publish my first book in 2016. Thanks for this useful information. Launch your book successfully with our tried-and-true strategies. The persons name is Derrick McIlroy.. Thanks George. I received an email from Gold Touch Press offering services to republish my book. Ok thank you. Are they legit? I just got a solicitation from New Reader Magazine is this a scam company? DO NOT USE. They took the money and ran. Do you have information on Greenleaf? Do you know who the cheif executive is? They are located in Richmond, Virginia. Because theyve NEVER done it before. And they don't need money from me to do that. Does anyone have any informations before I move forward. On one hand, that is refreshing: they don't claim to offer a complete editing package at a fixed price. Apparently, he asked if he could break it into two equal payments, but they told him his manuscript would not be worked on until all the money was received. just out of curiosity . What would be a red flag or have I already had one? Did they offer 10% of the sale price or profits? See if they have reviews and whether they seem legit as well. My thanks for any direction you may offer. I must admit at the time I practically knew nothing about publishing. The company retains a A+ Better Business Bureau rating. Approach with caution! 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