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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.7

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

When my manuscript was first edited major spacing changes were made that I had to return to my original concept. Then the Production Department changed the font on all the Scripture references and red... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I always have mixed feelings on authorhouse. On the one hand, they have done everything they promised and have never gone back on anything or given me a cheap product. On the other hand, they are horr... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Have yet to see a copy of my book -promised before Christmas! I have paid a joining fee and a marketing fee (kept email receipts)- chose to do my own editing. I have emailed 'Donald'(?) about this,... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Made an enquiry with Author house a few years ago for some information in regards to getting my book published, decided not to bother using them after hearing a few bad things. since I've been getting... See more

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AuthorHouse is the leading provider of supported self-publishing services for authors worldwide, helping more than 70,000 authors publish more than 96,000 titles since 1997. Its aim is to help authors achieve success of their own definitions, whether that includes seeing their books in bookstores, on TV or optioned for film.

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Los Circulos de la Vida

Production, designers, and editors need more connections with the book and the author. It's impossible to make a good cover and book design if people don't have either a clue nor idea what's the book about.

28 November 2022
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NOT A QUALITY COMPANY - BEWARE!

Author house got me started in the self publishing world but in such very wrong ways: it couldn’t provide the size book I wanted—-I hated the large square size. It couldn’t provide the sales price I wanted—-they charged more than $20 a copy for a children’s paperback book! And their royalties stink. Like a few cents per book with that kind of sales price. Finally, they insisted on my bank account information or they wouldn’t pay me the royalties. They refused to send a check or pay by zelle or venmo. They wanted direct deposit into my bank account and since I left them for a much better priced and sized book and fatter royalties—-I don’t want them having my bank account info. I’m so sad I used them. I changed publishers but cannot get rid of their ads coming in front of my new ones. It’s a big mess.

1 January 2023
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I did not like any of the things done…

I did not like any of the things done after the book was published to Amazon. After I turned down an excessive marketing plan of $11,700!!! I have had no help with marketing. I can't even find out things I need to know such as how to work with bookstores.

18 January 2023
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My working with the publishing associate.…

My experience working with the publication of the book was very good. Those I worked with were very detailed and made sure all areas were covered.
Problems began to occur in the marketing phase and as of yet have not been resolved.

16 January 2023
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

U need to improve your sales and…

U need to improve your sales and manuscript evaluation system. Sales department is not courteous and evaluation department pick on nitty gritty things. This is my fourth book with ur company but I was treated first time author. Dr Ravi K Puri

11 December 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The people were so respectful

The people were so respectful, polite, and professional. I was shocked at how fast things went. My book was published in less than two weeks! And the cover was absolutely beautiful. What talented artists at Authorhouse. Wow! Authorhouse is the only Self Publisher I will use, The best!!

29 November 2022
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

it was good in the beginning

it was good in the beginning, but since the beginning of 2022, my publishing consultant started to sound so forceful behind a kind tone of voice. Elvira Presley made me contact anyone to see if they be happy to pay for me. when I deliberately told them i am capable to pay for myself, its just that i waited for the agency i work for to finish with my references so i could start. my book and marketing consultant were definately demanding about marketing my book. author house is a self publishing service that why i picked them. but they have no power over my book i am the author and writer of the book i get to choose what is good for my book not them. i will continue to publish future books through authorhouse, but be a lot stricter with my consultants. they really thought they could put ,e down and talk down on me because i am a new young author.

10 February 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After 10 years I still don't know who…

After 10 years I still don't know who my point of contact is and when asked I get no reply unless they need money for a promotion they are running. It's been now 2 months and still no word from 5 more minutes if my book will be a movie. Sank money I didn't have to try and nothing but radio silence

29 December 2022
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Top notch and a graphic winner

The editing, with some small reservation, was very good. Editors made it a point not to intrude on style and kept the sentences etc. very tight. Any corrections made were needed and the cover design was excellent and better than expected. The one drawback was the change of personnel a couple of times in the middle of the project. However, overall, that was minor. The photo display was also well executed. Overall, a very good job.

1 November 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I published my first 3 books with these…

I published my first 3 books with these cowboys.
In over 6years not a red cent was paid to me even though thousands of copies sold by them.
My books are all over bookshops in North America and online bookshops but I have been conned out of my earnings.
1. Crazy Mistakes We Pastors Make
2. The Pastor inthe Mirror
3.Freed to Greed

Author: Tunde Babalola

PLEASE AVOID THEM

9 December 2022
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