Well Jacqueline you dont have to shout at me, because your nothing. Website: www.axiomawards.comContest details: www.secure.independentpublisher.comcart/?program_id=1Fee: $75-$95, Website: www.ft.comwork-careers/business-book-awardFee: unpublished. You can even get it in England and Australia, but when you walk into a brick and mortar bookstore, you have to ask them to order it for you. One last thing: when a company like that says they'll do your marketing, it tends to mean very little. Thanks in advance. I can 100% guarantee that they do not work with Neil Gaiman. One can purchase as many or fewer services as needed. I was contacted by email. What is your opinion of inkitt.com as a publishing option? My advice is to steer clear.". I believe that Gold Touch was mentioned in the Writer Beware post we linked to in this post. I would personally avoid them. I do not know where to go with this since it seems there are so many scams. 5 facts about book award scams you won't hear anywhere else publication / bio / book cover / link on our website 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. As always, read the fine print! It is available on line at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Walmart - Hard Cover, soft and all digital formats. Nope. . This is a great article. What is your opinion on Trilogy/TBN. Digital Book Awards . Who knows about URLINK? I just received a call from Go To Publish.com, who, for $2000, want to promote my book by doing all of the online marketing themselves and this includes setting up a website for me. I'm in a vicious battle with them myself right now. Submissions close at end of day on July 31, 2023.We do not provide any feedback on entries, or any refunds except in the case of duplicate purchase in error. Well check them out and update the list :), Thank you for this informatioMaini Books is one of the best books Publisher uk. thank you for saving me. My advice learn the ropes and then dive in! Have you heard anything about Aelurus Publishing? Your information has been helpful in me moving forward. https://authoracademyelite.com/ourauthors. What kind of small press is legit at this point? Thank you very much for the article. No legitimate traditional publisher would ask you to foot the bill. Chandler Bolt's Self-Publishing School is one of the many "self-publishing courses" out there that basically teach you how to self-publish a book. Thumbs Down Agencies List - Sfwa 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. If she claims to be a publisher, but her company doesn't have a website, then that's a huge red flag. If they're soliciting you directly, asking for upfront payments (on top of taking a massive chunk of your royalties), and insisting that you print 100 copies with them then they don't exactly pass the smell test. I am definitely thinking the same. 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. Clear rating. The Alexa rank is used to measure the website popularity, it works best for US websites. The following contests are for books in the crime and mystery genres. Hi there, I submitted my novel to Breaking Rules Publishers, based in Florida. But, one wants $3400 and the other almost $5000, I used x-libris cost me a few thousand and didnt sell much. If you do need someone to help you market your book, make sure they offer services that have a direct impact on your ability to reach your target reader (things like digital advertising and mailing list growth). Does anyone have any experience with Covenant Books? So you need to do your research to make sure you only enter your book into a contest that is likely to be worth it for you. To help you protect your work, your bank account, and your dignity, here are the types of shady companies and book publishers you should avoid: Who wouldnt love it if a publisher offers to reprint one of your self-published titles or publish your next book, right? Everything you read above about scammers is true with this group. They did not list a price, but want me to respond by replying to their email or phoning them. Hi there and thankyou for the advice. One was Gold Touch press and recently Lettra press. Newman springs and Dorrance have both accepted my manuscript. This is very helpful, though I don't understand all of it. From that I'd say they're definitely legit, but as always make sure that you reach contracts very carefully (if you get to that stage) and consult with an experienced IP lawyer. I just realized that I had been taken by cindyhill@bookthoughtspublishing. 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). I have already talked to a representative and of course they want $5,000 and I told the man that I don't have that kind of money to spend right now. Sounds like a vanity press to me. Thank you for that. I was contacted by a Renley Rudolph with Parchment Global. I baled. No, but after a brief look at their website they seem like one of the numerous Author Solutions copycats that have sprouted in the Philippines in recent years. I was also co reacted by EC Publishing, LLC I. Most of the time, I say, "Thanks but no thanks." If you belong to the 99% of authors whove yet to achieve major success, the only way to get an agent to represent you and your book is to send them a query letter. Great insight! Thanks for this. They say they can send my story on to the Hollywood Data Base to possibly become a screenplay. There is Self Publishing companies that are Author Funded and then there is "vanity presses" those two things are entirely different. Upon completion of your entry order you will be re-directed to the "Add Your Ebook" page. I am interested to see what you find out. If they contact you directly, they're almost certainly a vanity press. He is also the host of the Publishing Profits Podcast show where we interview successful authors and publishing industry experts to share their tips for creating a successful writing career. The big ones are in London and Frankfurt (and Bologna for childrens books), and almost anyone can book a table at these events. You can read more about the cons of Inkitt's marketing here: https://accrispin.blogspot.com/2016/04/spam-spam-spam-spam-inkitt-and-grand.html He signed an Author Ownership release to get the manuscript. However I am troubled that I have not found any reviews for Brandylane/Belle Isle anywhere! Just had a quick look at their site, and it doesn't look great. Sincerely, it usually is." His sidekick Laura Freestone is just as bad .Vety unprofessional to say the least. Have any of you worked with them from this side of the aisle? reasonable costs for self-publishing services, read more about our selection criteria here. Contest details: https://www.elegantliterature.com/contest I am glad that you emailed me back. There is a fee. Because theyve NEVER done it before. Fee: Free, Your email address will not be published. I decided NOT to go with them because I could not partner with an entity that does not exist. 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. Hi, I wanted to know if you can tell me if power publishers is a real thing or scam. Look for organizations with judges who have written well-received books of their own, have extensive knowledge of the craft of writing, or extensive experience with judging quality contests. Thank you for the warnings re: NRM! Just got an email from them. What should I do? I won! I don't know what the discussion is, but I'm interested in URLINK print and media. 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. If they want to buy my book, they can look it up on any number of places and order it themselves. In general, they break a few of our golden rules: 1) they contacted YOU, which is never a good sign; 2) they have no testimonials from other authors of proof of their track record; 3) their prestigious address in Midtown Manhattan is a virtual office. WOT (aka Web of Trust) is a great community of Internet users that rate websites. Anyone have insight or experience? overall winner 1 year subscription to P N Review, Thanks They have approached me about marketing my book but I am feeling uneasy. I am responsible for paying the air time It seems fishy to me. After getting scammed out of $4000 by Beth at Author Connections, who just sent me a packet of "how to market myself" rather than do the legwork herself, (which I was led to believe she would do), I am now very leery. LEARN MORE Apply Now. Do you know anything about Covenant Books? The publisher kept stalling my historical fiction with accuracy checks, never mind that I has already done extensive research on it. They approached me about my book I published with Tate. NewBookAwards.com The entry fee 30-159 I believe you have to be nominated in order to enter, I will be joining the review committee so can update later. Be very careful with them. They seem to not make authors pay anything upfront and seem to offer a small advance. CW. You must provide the ASIN or link to the Kindle (eBook) version as published on Amazon. It just didn't add up, and something seemed fishy to me, in spite of links to their website and current magazine issue. Is it a scam? Has anyone had experience with Author Publishing house or Empire Publishing? Secondly, your agent should never ask you to pay for anything. As I tried to trace her down, the websites and youtube sites for bookthoughtspublishing were abandoned and then taken down. My guess is that their services will involve little more than making you a book trailer, maybe setting up some Facebook ads and perhaps getting you a "guest blog" on some site you've never heard of. If you find a competition that piques your interest, make sure it's legitimate before you invest your time and money. That doesn't sound like a great deal at all. 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. If you mean the Aladdin books that's an imprint of Simon & Schuster (http://simonandschusterpublishing.com/aladdin/) then it's legit. Authors are winning awards and growing their book sales with Book Award Pro. Authors everywhere are hungry for exposure, validation, and credibility, so the author award business is huge. A friend of mine published his first book on their site. Copyright 2012-2023 Scamvoid | All rights reserved My question is: do they sound legit to you and if so, which other similar publishing companies would you recommend that have open reading periods earlier than in December 2018 since the author of the book doesn't want to wait for so long? Awards Profiteers: How Writers Can Recognize and Avoid Them 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. However, we don't know if these are representative of all the books the publish. They're located in Brooklyn and they distribute books in different countries. He states a book scout found my book and they would like to put me on CBS News Radio with Al Cole. In short, if a publisher makes more money directly from an author than readers, they're definitely a vanity press. They use fighting stigma activism to conceal narcissistic maneuvering. I also plan to pay to advertise this page for as long as it takes to get the word out. Announcing the GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS I recently submitted my manuscript to a publisher I now think might be a scam. Some of them have open reading period just for a limited period of time when some others are available to read your poetry for all year-round. 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). What is your opinion of Austin Macauley Though self-publishing, by definition, means that youre doing it yourself, there are companies out there who can give you a hand. I just saw a list of scammers and they were on it. He is in the midst of going back and forth with them about the money. In fact, the judging may be done by the profiteer's staff, who may simply pick winners out of a hat. They also direct you to participate in book shows for a fee. An e-commerce website that does not use HTTPS connection is suspicious. I can't remember how I found them and I think it cost about $69 to enter. I received a call today saying that he's a literary agent, and my book was "recommended" to him for review. What other authors have won the award (and are the winners listed on the award's website)? Did you go forward with them? 5k plus for this book..and it only has a nice cover. Any feedback appreciated (Lee), I am just wondering if Parchment Global publishing is a reputable company as they are interested in my book. But honestly, I wouldn't dismiss them as a publishing option because of that. A look at their 'recent books' section will pretty much tell you what you need to know. You wrote "But with the traditional business model, publishers are incentivized to release quality books and foster long, healthy relationships with authors." I don't know the price of his program, though. She asked me to give her submissions of some of my writing I copied and pasted them into a email to her. But be careful! Are Book and Writing Awards Scams? Think, folks. I received an email from Gold Touch Press offering services to republish my book. The problem is that there are so many book awards contests out there, and many of them can be quite expensive. Its called business. Avoid Prodigy Gold books at any cost. The following are general book awards contests that accept books from a variety of genres. Please tell what you know about Covenant Books. They are offering a spot on Publisher's weekly. Thank you for sharing your experience about Author House, though, it corroborates the experience of many other writers we've heard of. 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. After a year and two extensions, my friend was tired of excuses and wanted the manuscript. Please. Self-Publishing vs. All About Book Awards: A Q&A with Doug Fogelson of The National Indie Just got an email from them. I've looked everywhere but can't find one with the proper experience. I was lulled in by AuthorHouse and fell victim to their scams. We expect our authors to be kind and respectful, but as demonstrated above by you calling Laura (a woman that has zero to do with the parting) a sidekick is plain disrespectful. Global Book Awards Winners - Goodreads I would not buy something from a website created less than 3 months ago. After a little over a year, he was told it was ready. sandiw947@gmail.com. I wouldn't be able to recommend similar publishers to you as we don't keep a list on Reedsy, however I'd suggest you take a look at Poets & Writers and Authors Publish as resources. They have the whiff of a lot of Author Solutions clones that have recently started to pop up. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. I agree with B. Fagan the info is very enlightening and informative. Which book awards are legitimate? 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. They said they will start open readings period in December which means they're selective and it's good, right? The continuously lost requested info from me including blurb, bio, and even book. Thank you for the info on screen plays. There are scams out there, which is why you must do your due diligence by researching them before handing over an entry fee. 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. After viewing the results, we are happy to announce that the pilot was a resounding success! I DID go with Balboa and it was a horrific mistake. 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. 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%. Many of those companies will outsource the work to low-priced freelancers or get their interns to do it. 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 Organization has a clearly conceived award program. To learn more, visit: www.bookexcellenceawards.com. Before you recommend that I could do this myself, please know I a fairly computer illiterate and it will probably not get done. Having your work recognized by a reputable book award contest is an honor that doesn't really fade with time, it points to the timeframe of a publication's release and commends all that led up to it. I've had a look at their site, and they look fairly legit as hybrid publishers go. There is an "authorhouse" which is totally dif. ALLI does not seem to like them. Should I be afraid that they may try to publish, sell, or otherwise abuse my manuscript? The Independent Publisher Book Awards. However, recently, RUSHMORE PRESS has bombarded me with phone calls from a number that is 800 (Service) which is an instant "red flag" for me. Wanting to put two currently out of print books out again as ebooks + paperbacks, a colleague recommended BLKDogpublishing which does the whole thing for free and has a respectable-looking list (her fantasy novel is on it.) what is your view about "Author's Ink" . I was contacted by a consultant from happy media consulting. We've heard a lot of very bad things about Capstone Media Services. I am all over the web. - they don't ask you for *any* money upfront (especially not reading fees, publishing contribution fees) Some bigger publishers won't consider any writer who doesn't go through an agent. Do you know anything about Aladdin publishing? Thank you, Does anybody know or has anyone heard of "Author's House" (@Authors_tweets) I got an e-mail from them promising reviews for my book with three various packages from $100, $200 and $400 (30 reviews) to go on goodreads, Amazon and YouTube. 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. What are your thoughts on Mill City Press? Do the right thing . With only a quick look, they seem like a company that's to be avoided. And I've found their customer service team to be pretty knowledgeable whenever I had to call or e-mail. Our Panel will look at all books submitted in each category. Does this sound legitimate? Would not recommend. Classic virtue signaling. That said, you don't really need a course to self-publish. Simple, they give you the award. 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. 3rd Prize 100. 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. I was asked to submit 2 chapters of ms to an acquisitions agent. I didn't happen to see anything about iUniverse. How long has the award been around? 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? 3. 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. I recently submitted to Beacon Publishing Group ( I actually confused them with Beacon Press). Having a quick look at their website, it's hard to tell what their business model is. I'd advise you to run away. To put it in mild terms, I would warn any author to stay away from any Author Solutions operated company. But sometimes, winning authors will be obliged to pay an editing fee for that privilege which is not great. Do you have any info or insights into EC? Different people react to pop-ups and jiggling in different ways. Benjamin Franklin Awards Website: www.ibpabenjaminfranklinaward.com They will publish my book, and want me to sign a 3 year contract, but they want me to buy 45 books at 30 % discount, which raises my flag. For book manuscripts, stories, or poems, between $5 and $25 is typical. I signed a contract, still no work has been done and I cannot republish as he owns the rights. BBB has no opinion of them yet. i was about to deposit 5000usd but i stopped. So YOP was totally upfront and no one there promised to make me rich or hard sold me anything. Thank you for any advice! For one, their website misspells "Hollywood" more than a few times. 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. but cannot find a thing on the internet. Something went wrong. NO one has asked for money or made any kind of sales pitch. So what am I to receive for my 800USD. Book award contests: Are they worthwhile? - Book Design Made Simple My first thought was, house of literary what? I appreciate you looking out for writers but this is biased nonsense. She joins us as the ALLi Awards & Story Marketing Advisor. Obviously I'm thrilled but slightly cynical. McNaughtonBooks, are they someone good to publish with. I used them to publish my novel the Judas Goat. They look like a self-publishing services company, with relatively low prices (especially for cover design) but a number of oddities: THANK YOU! Know any good inexpensive and real self-publishing websites that also help with marketing for me to republish with? Contacted Covenant Books to have my book reviewed free as they claimed. Please advise. Try to get editing done before submission. Do NOT have any dealings with Capstone media Services. Their pitch of "we can get you on the NY Times top 100 bestseller list" sounds a bit too good to be true. The website uses a valid HTTPS connection. Be aware of Trafford Publishing. Even if they help you polish your manuscript before submitting it to publishers, it should not come with a charge. Anyone ha e experience or knowledge about FolioAvenue. The 16th international competition is now open and accepting entries! . However, if they do everything they say they will do, the fee is not that bad. Distributed by Ingram, published by Covenant Books. ), what their contracts look like, and how strong a sales team they have to actually get your book into book stores. Awards Profiteers: How Writers Can Recognize Them and Why They Should Some massively prolific vanity presses you may wish to avoid include: Some scammers even masquerade under the name of Big Five imprints. Can you tell me anything about Adelaide Books? 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. Becoming a published author is a dream shared by almost every writer. Does anyone have any information on Mascot Books, I believe we've mentioned Mascot in reply to another question in the comments here. Screenplay adaptations/coverage. I read somewhere it is valued at $5,000, which seems totally excessive. Wrong. Hi I am searching for a publisher/illustrator for a children's book. Good luck. Thanks Reedy for this information. And that covers most of the publishing companies you want to steer clear of in your career as an author. They make most of their money from their authors. Thank you for your sage advice. Stay away from them. What is one to do? Are they reputable? My book is selfpublished with x-libris but it's not 100% royalty. As you put it, the "demands" not "inquiry" or "question" is why we parted ways with you. Book Award Pro is how authors find and submit to legitimate awards around the world. Thanks. They weren't best sellers, definitely dated so they may be "period pieces." Let me know if you have any questions :) Martin. Whats your opinion of Rushmore Press? However, there are plenty of companies who will make a big song and dance about securing you an ISBN, charging you hundreds of dollars on top of the actual cost when you could just spend 10 minutes on Bowker and do it yourself. Ah, I might have been mistaken there. (For a primer on the topic, check out this guide.) Still, awards are helpful for signalling a book's quality to the book trade and to potential readers, and they can have a positive effect on writers' careers. I am sceptical because I've received so many of these calls. I am already published with a registered copyright. 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. Book Award Contests are (Mostly) Scams - Book Launchers In our opinion, Vanity Publishers are a bad choice in 99% of the cases *if you want your book to sell*. But if you actually want to make a living out of writing, or have any chance of getting decent sales on the book, you'll want to keep control over the people you hire (making sure they're good and avoiding the huge hidden fees of vanity publishers), keep control over your distribution, and keep control over your metadata. 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 don't see the thread on Mascot. Required fields are marked *. . Learn their tricks and avoid these unscrupulous bandits. I am trying to fully research my options before selecting a route for publishing my children's book. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. He couldn't even get through my email to send me the contracts. 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. Thanks. He has not, so far. Details: Contest open to new writers only. I'd be very careful before I sign with any organization like this. I have retained all rights to Non-English speaking editions. then the odds favor the contest to be legitimate. . Ugly Ducking Presse are definitely a legitimate non-profit publisher. Contests and Awards - Sfwa They also charged him $15 to put it on Amazon. That publisher is based in NY. 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". AuthorHouse is extremely unethicalstay far far away. Another kind of scam you might be dealing with is an agent scam. New Reader Media (owner of New Reader Magazine) contacted me today wanting to place books in my moms bookstore. This week I was contacted by Atlantic Publishing Group and had a discussion with them. There is no specific language regarding refunds, but they have sent him a flurry of emails promising to work on the manuscript or to pay him back in installments. So, I entered some bool awards and just got notification that I won one! Deadline: December 1, but not prior to July 1. Took a year and I did the cover art myself. I love it!But then the comment space slid up out from under my fingers and a pop-up jiggled at me. Their website sounds good, but I can't find any independent reviews. Horrible. do you have any information about Author University LLC? If so, what was your experience? Thanks. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service, Let's Encrypt offers free SSL certificates.

Shooting In Sioux Falls Today, Articles I