tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post7510143613404461874..comments2023-11-02T02:40:48.410-07:00Comments on Crime Fiction Collective: Caveat Emptor: Don't Get Hosed!L.J. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-14214820378628064582013-01-08T21:01:33.779-08:002013-01-08T21:01:33.779-08:00It's sad that so many are trying to make a pro...It's sad that so many are trying to make a profit by taking advantage of unsuspecting authors not yet familiar with the process, and it seems they keep popping up--often in the most unusual places.<br /><br />Another suggestion is to check with Predators and Editors (www.pred-ed.com), a website that keeps tabs on unscrupulous "publishers" and the like. ANDREW E. KAUFMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835920472268730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-43944687291771649872013-01-08T18:24:22.208-08:002013-01-08T18:24:22.208-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-22025446950654756812013-01-08T12:54:48.624-08:002013-01-08T12:54:48.624-08:00Or just ask the folks at booknook for suggestions....Or just ask the folks at booknook for suggestions. I agree with LJ, Hitch is the best formatter around, don't bother to look further. EileenHamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09921619045110636249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-71803320451209444982013-01-08T12:39:20.308-08:002013-01-08T12:39:20.308-08:00Omigod! That poor man! And other naive writers lik...Omigod! That poor man! And other naive writers like him, who are desperate to get their books in print and end up trusting the wrong people! "Publishers" like this are nothing less than scam-artists, in my opinion, vultures preying on unsuspecting hopeful clients. Totally inexcusable and unethical, to boot. I agree with LJ's advice - forget the vanity publishers and one-stop shops and do your research to seek out the best, most reliable, professional, conscientious and talented editors, formatters, and cover designers. Check their references and final products. It's so well worth the time spent! As Hitch says, go to Amazon and check out the books they've "produced." Read the first 20 pages or whatever. Look for typos and odd formatting, and just careless writing, at the very least. Read the reviews. (I'd better stop ranting now!)Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-2233270704010838972013-01-08T11:57:17.714-08:002013-01-08T11:57:17.714-08:00LOL, Gayle--you go, girl! Keep pounding that keyb...LOL, Gayle--you go, girl! Keep pounding that keyboard. LJ, thanks for your kind words, but you have Amazon formatting your work now, since you're big time! Peg: I think knowing what you don't know is one of the most valuable things in life. I always look for it in people I hire; people that are willing to say "I don't know." It's worth its weight in gold.<br /><br />Yes, I was so angry when that "ePUB" came in that I actually had to leave for the day. I was crushed for that poor man, who is the nicest guy on earth. I wish I could rip their webpages off the Net and stomp them into smithereens. :-o<br /><br />Hitch Hitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320501122327769279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-61600200034306003982013-01-08T08:08:23.365-08:002013-01-08T08:08:23.365-08:00That poor man. I suppose he could try to get out o...That poor man. I suppose he could try to get out of his contract, but at his age, they could just string him along with promises to correct things and hope they outlast and outlive him.<br /><br />A friend of mine said recently that there are more people out there making money off of writers than there are writers making money. We all need to be vigilant about hiring people to help us get our work published. <br /><br />I'd love to talk more, but I've got some writing to do. LOLGayle Carlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783449240138097315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-33374581381002312202013-01-08T07:28:11.085-08:002013-01-08T07:28:11.085-08:00A must read for anyone considering self-publishing...A must read for anyone considering self-publishing. I would generally advise people to stay away from one-stop shops. You'll get better quality for each service if you seek an individual with a specialty—who doesn't have to price gouge to keep the boss or the business happy. It make take a little more time to find those individual experts, but it's worth it. And once you find them, they'll often get the work done faster and include you in the process. <br /><br />And anyone reading this: Hitch is the best formatter in the business. You don't even have to look around. L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-85627732246196848132013-01-08T07:15:51.503-08:002013-01-08T07:15:51.503-08:00Hitch, thanks for the warnings. I've been luck...Hitch, thanks for the warnings. I've been lucky in that I usually know someone I can ask before I leap, and don't mind looking ignorant—especially if I am. For others, this might be difficult, so posts packed with good anecdotal information are critical.Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.com