Olympia Publishers Reviews 

Writing can be pretty straightforward, but when it comes to publishing your manuscript, it’s really important to have someone who knows their stuff to take care of your work and make sure everything checks out for the publishers. I can't thank the team at Olympia Publishers enough for helping me navigate the whole publishing journey. They listened to what I wanted and were patient and attentive throughout the whole process.
Emil Jordan

Olympia has been an asset in my publishing journey! Every time I asked for more, they patiently and willingly helped me through. I'm excited to be an Olympia published author!

At every stage of the publishing journey I found Olympia Publishers supportive, professional and prompt in responding to enquiries. The marketing package provided a wealth of advice about how to get started. I am very happy with the quality and standards maintained by Olympia, and the people I worked with.

I regret to say that my experience with Olympia Publishers has been quite disappointing. Communication was slow, and I waited months to receive confirmation of my book’s publishing date. Once the book was released, there was little to no marketing support, which made it incredibly difficult to reach potential readers.

More concerning, however, are the ongoing issues I've faced regarding royalty payments. As an author, it's disheartening to have to argue over reported book sales while the publisher holds onto your earnings. The process has lacked transparency and empathy, and it has taken an emotional toll.

In my view, the service provided does not justify the cost or the stress involved. Similar—if not better—results can be achieved through platforms like Amazon KDP, where you retain more control and clarity.

I would advise aspiring authors to explore other routes before considering Olympia. Unfortunately, I found their model to be more exploitative than supportive of an author’s creative journey.

So exciting to work with a professional and dedicated publisher. They keep you informed every step of the process. They are very helpful to any questions you may have, and I highly recommend them.

I can't say enough about the positive experiences I have had with the staff at Olympia Publishers. I have worked with other publishers before and the staff at Olympia exceeds by far everything I have experienced before. They always respond quickly and always have helpful suggestions. I highly recommend them.

As a very excited new author, I am incredibly grateful to Olympia Publishers for making the publication of my book, Ross and the Secret Society of Pet Protectors, such a smooth and rewarding experience. From the moment we began working together, the entire process was clear, well-communicated, and professionally handled.

The team at Olympia has been a joy to work with—always responsive, encouraging, and genuinely passionate about bringing this book to life. Their guidance through each stage, from editing to cover design and marketing preparations, has been invaluable. It’s not every day that you find a publisher who truly supports and believes in your vision, especially as a debut author.

I’m thrilled to announce that Ross and the Secret Society of Pet Protectors will be released on 15 August 2025—and I couldn’t have asked for a better team to help launch this story into the world.

Thank you, Olympia Publishers!

Warm regards,
Kirsten Pistorius
Author of Ross and the Secret Society of Pet Protectors

Olympia is very professional with kind and helpful staff. They have been amazing during the publishing process. I'm thrilled to be a published author with the publisher of Harry Potter. Thank you so much and I look forward to doing more work with you!

The team were patient and reassuring throughout the year and did a fabulous job on the illustrations that have made the book come to life. I hope to have the honour of doing more projects in future with them.

This is my first writing experience. Olympia helped me a lot and was always with me. From designing the book cover to editing and publishing it, it was a beautiful and sweet experience for me that I had with Olympia.

From austere beginning to compelling end. Olympia's endemic process is worthy of a novel itself. Professionalism is an understated word but concern for the benefit of the writer is paramount to literary success. You offered me the definition of a winning smile.

Olympia have been very professional with me and have answered every question I have put to them without hesitation. They've also kept me up to date on the progress of my book from start to finish, truth be told I can't complain and would recommend them to anyone. :)

Olympia Publishing is a powerful partner for writers as the staff offer professional, friendly service and are completely accessible.
During the process the team became my mentors; eagerly guiding me through many challenges. It was the professionalism of the staff that made the process easy. From start to finish, they provided excellent communication and support, treating me with the utmost respect and consideration.
At all stages of publication, Olympia has communicated all aspects of the process. The final stage of marketing showcased the wide network of connections it has with outside distributors.
From formatting to publication, the team took time to understand my vision and worked closely with me to bring my stories to life. I thank them for their patience and support and look forward to an ongoing relationship with them well into the future.

Jennie Dunstan
5 June 2025

I have been dealing with Olympia Publishers London since 2018 and am about to have my third book Andy Duke of Devon published. I have found Olympia personnel to be highly professional and helpful, in relation to producing and publicising my novels.

The professionals at Olympia were patient with me as I struggled with cautious optimism. The graphic design team is Amazing. When editing I felt listened to and am so relieved that my book is finally to print. They were kind, gracious, honest and well experienced.

Totally scammed me. Sadly I was clueless at the time. They published my book, in other words it was put on Amazon. No other marketing done. Which I later realise I could have done myself. I received pennies for each sold. They eventually gave me back my rights and we parted ways. I later found out they carried on selling my book on Amazon and earning my royalties. When I contacted them to complain they never responded... still waiting. Do not even think of using them. Do it yourself.

They made me pay 1300-1400e. Published it, never did any marketting. And when it didn't sell (because no marketting, they of all people should know that) they gave me my rights back and unpublished my book. So, basically, they ripped me off.

I also asked for a .docx format of my book. And they sent me a pdf file. Time will tell if they are honest or not. (The pdf file was sent after my review, after they answered)

The book took just under a year to be published in paperback, but this is within the contracted timeframe. The Kindle version, however, won’t be out until about two months outside of the contracted time. This is because Olympia are only allowed to release three books on Kindle per day. Looking into this, that is the limit for self-publishers, so I assume that Amazon don’t view Olympia as proper publishers. This is quite frustrating as I have international readers that only buy on Kindle.

Correspondence was a bit hit and miss. James is excellent at responding and is a good person to go to if you have a problem. Other than that, it took them about a week to reply to run of the mill stuff, which again is annoying if you are just trying to clarify something in one of their emails.

Other than their own website and social media, the marketing is pretty much blanket emails from them to various groups and companies. You can just as easily do it yourself. In fact, they ask you to give them email addresses and names anyway.

They asked me for a portrait photo and a video of me opening my box of books. I expected the photo to be in the book, but it isn’t. In fact, I can’t see it, or the video anywhere. They may be on a platform I don’t use, of course.

The paperback itself is a bit disappointing if I’m honest. The cover is very thin and bends up immediately. The paper itself looks and feels a bit cheap. Coupled with the price (which I had no say in), I have to say that I feel a bit guilty about what my readers are having to pay to read my story.

One area that I believe they could improve is in sales feedback. They say that you will only really know how the book is doing twice a year when you receive your royalties. That’s a real disappointment when you are excited about the project, They know how many they are printing on a monthly basis, so that at least would be something to look forward to. If, like me, you don’t expect the world’s bookshops to be begging for supplies of stock, print numbers and sales numbers aren’t going to be hugely different.

So, the two outstanding parts for me are the Kindle release and royalties. Both of which have been commented on in other peoples’ reviews, and now make me a bit nervous, if I’m honest.

This is my second book coming out with Olympia. They have guided me through the process carefully. They reply to my queries rapidly and politely. I find them a delightful and professional company.

I was a first-time author, completely clueless about the publishing world. From the start, Olympia took me by the hand and led me through everything. They were extremely patient, helpful, and friendly. If I had a question or concern, I could expect a prompt response. What they claim on their website, they back up with their actions. Completely transparent. I have been so impressed, I never considered a different publisher for my second book. I’m genuinely looking forward to working with them again.