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They Will Never Stop Calling
My father expressed interest in Page Publishing about a year and a half ago. At the time, he was terminally ill and working on a memoir. He had only a few pages written, but still they called and called, wanting over three grand to get the process started. My father quickly became more interested in other ways to finish out the remainder of his life, and never did much writing. Still, they called, encouraging him to write, to leave something we could remember him by.
When my father died, I expected the calls to our house to stop, but they didn't. I explained that he was dead, but they kept calling once a week or so. They used hard rebuttals for every possible excuse and were sometimes very aggressive. Someone actually said to me, "Would you consider honoring your father's memory by writing a book about your relationship with him?"
Even after I explained to them that I'm not interested, and that the person who expressed interest is now deceased, they still kept calling me, asking if *I* want to write a book and publish with them. It's been over a year since my father's death, and I got another call today. Once they get your number, they will NEVER leave you or your family alone.
I just called the 1-800 number from the commercial on TV. I wanted the free authors submission kit. First they asked for my name and became a little frustrated when I only gave my first initial. I asked them to repeat the name of the company since I didn't catch it from the commercial. I immediately googled them. The next question was for my phone number. I saw the scam alert and stated that I didn't want want phone calls, I just wanted the kit sent to me. The agent said she was unable to proceed w/out my phone number. I politely thanked her and hung up. Thanks for the heads up.
Disappointed
I'm so disappointed. The commercial I saw had me all excited until i learned they were vanity publishers. Turned out they wanted over 3000 dollars to publish my book. I went online to see if they were legit and after reading the reviews here I changed my mind. I OWE YOU A HUGE THANK YOU!!!!
BTW, someone in the comments mentioned newbookauthors.com. I ended up using them to publish my book. They also teach you a lot about publishing so thanks for the recommend.
Thank you all
Avoid Like The Plague
Publishing with them
Page Publishing costs to authors
I received some sales document in the mail, they promised everything there can be, but did not mention the price.
I've been in contact with them. It is pricey. They have a TON of glowing reviews on their website, of course. But, none of them tell of the authors success. I don't care if they're nice and compassionate, I want to know if they get results. Did you [the author] try self publishing several other ways and sold on 20 books in two years and with Page Publishing's help, you've now sold 2000, etc... That's the kind of thing I need to know.
I simply sent a copy of my manuscript, and they called a few minutes ago to say it is accepted for publication, to expect the paperwork in about a week.
Janet, what happened? Were they worth the money? We don't have much money and I need to know if they are a scam or not. Please let me know.
My name is Edith Bidwell and i have have my book done though them my my problem is paying the $3,200 to get it out there i am poor as hell and this is my only chance at my dreams and i cant pay the money.
Don't do it. A real publisher will not require up front payment.
This is not helpful if you are here just to plug your own services. Please stop posting SPAM, we are trying to get information about Page publishing, good or bad. You're just here to promote your services. Get lost. This has bad news written all over it.
Hello Mac McGovern, I will like to contact you for some advise with respect to publishing a book. my email address is [email protected]. Thank you
I would like to learn more myself. Please email me, as well, at: [email protected]. Thanks.
Mac:
I also, would like to learn more about self publishing. Please ema me at
[email protected]
Thanks
Hi Mac, I'm excited to learn more of create space and I'm happy that I've done my research on this bogus page publishing company. Plz email me: [email protected]
My name is Michael, hope to hear from you soon.
I would like to know how to add illustrations for children's books if possible. [email protected]
Thanks Mr. McGovern for your helpful review, now I need to know how to get in touch with you, please send me your email address. My address is [email protected], thanks again.
Mac McGovern if you can email me at [email protected] I have a few questions about the site you are referencing thanks Thomas....
I emailed this guy and he was really shady so I went directly to the web site he suggested and they didn't offer enough information about for people like me, who don't know their way around a computer. But he's right, $3000 is too much and their book covers aren't very good so I'm not sure I can trust the quality of their work. I would prefer to have the help of traditional publisher if I can find one worth working with. I looked Mac McGovern up and he doesn't seem to be selling any books. I need help from someone who can get my book out there. It's a great book if anyone wants to read it!
He does not sell books because he does not market them. Sometime, legacy has far greater value than money.
I do not sell books because I do not market them. Sometime, legacy is far more important than money. Regardless of how you go, you will have to market your book to sell it. there are many self-publishers who sell a lot of books and some who get contracts with traditional publishers. Either way, if you pay to publish your work it makes no difference how good you think it is, it probably will not sell. Do your homework and when the time is right, I hope you make the right decisions and that you enjoy some degree of success with you book.
Mac
Sir,
I would love to get your help on publishing my work. If you could please give me some type of way to contact you.
I would also like to know more. If you could leave contact info, that would be great. Congrats on your published works. Would love to know the titles.
I would also like to know more. How can I contact you if you are willing to help with my publication
[email protected]
Quartez, Ella. and Denise,
Contact me at [email protected]
If you have to turn to any of these types of “publishers,” you have failed as a writer.
I cant believe people are actually contacting this person. I looked him up and he hasn't sold any books. If you are writing a book only family and friends will read you might find the information he provides useful. There are self publishing companies that allow you to DIY but most of those companies can't get your book in physical book stores because they won't accept them. There are a bunch of steps you have to follow first. Most of the DIY self-publishing companies like lulu and even KDP can't guarantee your book will be accepted into bookstores. Createspace was fine but it is defunct and other bookstores refuse to accept books published by Amazon KDP. They hate Anazon. I also read an article that said Amazon is suppressing self-published KDP books to get self-published authors to buy sponsored ads. That's why they moved Createspace to KDP. They can make more money on self published books under KDP. Page publishing is not a good option because of the cost and mediocre books. Even their book covers look amateurish and generic. Find a publisher, and if there's a fee, just make sure they're not charging thousands up front then double-dipping by taking royalties too. I used Newbookauthors.com. I paid $550 but they don't collect royalties because everything is covered up front in the $550. That's a small price to pay. I'm selling books and I see my book sales in real time. They also grandfathered my price in for future books.