Published on April 4, 2017
author solutions, authorhouse, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, iuniverse, pod complaints, self-publishing, xlibris
After finding atrocious reviews about Tate Publishing on that site, which gave clear indications from even over a year ago that the company was in trouble, we decided to check out some other publishing service companies, like Author Solutions, which owns AuthorHouse, Xlibris, iUniverse, Trafford, WordClay, Balboa Press, and Palibrio. Their imprints also include Archway Publishing, LifeRich Publishing, WestBow Press, Patridge, Booktango. Turns out authors aren’t the only ones complaining about Author Solutions.
Published on April 15, 2016
author solutions, authorhouse, createspace complaints, iuniverse, pod, Print on demand, xlibris
Here is our annually updated POD Price Comparison!
Published on February 4, 2016
author scams, authorhouse, iuniverse, Print on demand, xlibris
When I see the words “free publishing guide,” I think somebody is going to send me a free ebook that is an actual, factual, non-biased guide about the publishing industry, and/or the publishing process. I don’t think, “Wow, I’m just going to get a big, boring advertisement in exchange for all my contact information!”
Published on December 31, 2015
author solutions, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, xlibris
YES, I do have a complaint about Xlibris…
Published on May 29, 2013
author solutions, authorhouse, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, iuniverse, pod complaints, trafford, xlibris
Earlier this month, Author Solutions was (finally) sued by a group of writers who are unhappy with their services. Author Solutions is the parent company of AuthorHouse, Xlibris, iUniverse, Trafford, WordClay, and other properties. The suit is seeking class-action status. At WritersWeekly, we have received numerous complaints from unhappy Author Solutions authors over the years. Each year, it seems to get worse…
