If you’re thinking of self-publishing, beware! You are the new target of a lot of scamsters and people offering overpriced or unnecessary services. Over the past six months I’ve seen these people come out of the woodwork. They’ll milk writers until there’s not much left and then they’ll ride some other trend to make more money from unsuspecting folks.
The excellent Writer Beware Blog pointed to e-Publishing Revo, which promises 100% royalties (which actually is 70% for books you price between $2.99 and $9.99, and 45% of list price for books costing more or less than that range. How is that 100%?).
The company behind e-Publishing is Bookwhirl, which Writer Beware describes as a “notorious Internet spammer.” WB also points out that are various inconsistencies in the description of what you get for the sums e-Pubishinging Revo asks for helping you self-publish, and in the fine print it mentions that if you buy their package you’re also agreeing to be contacted by email, mail, and telephone about other products and services they want to sell you.
Sounds like one to stay away from.
Although you can do all of the tasks that go with self-publishing, some people don't have time or don't like dealing with technology, so I'm not saying all companies that offer to provide these services for you are bad. However, before you hand over any money do a Google search, see what others are saying, and be sure that the terms and conditions are absolutly clear before you sign anything.
