Have you self-published a book, with a company like Trafford, Dog Ear, etc... Was it a scam or legit?

Question

I am considering self-publishing a book. Ive heard of self-publishing companies such as trafford, iUniverse, Dog Ear, etc... However, Im skeptical and leary since there are some scams out there. I'd love to hear about other peoples experience with self-pub. What company you used, and if they did what they said they would do, or just took your money & ran.

Answer 1

Well, I went with Publish America, because they basically are a self publisher, but they don't charge fees. You get royalties on what's sold on a sliding scale. Now, after I signed my contract I read that they were a scam, but I don't see how considering they don't ask for your money. When I researched the alleged scam it sounded to me like sour grapes. People complained mostly that their book didn't sell. Well, it's in the contract that they have limited marketing resources, and it's the writer's responsibilty to market. My book is in production right now and I haven't paid the first dollar. Whatever you decide, good luck. I also know a guy who works for Author House and they are pretty reputable from what I understand. I think it's about $700 for a good package. His name is Jon Spencer, if you're interested.