Archway PublishingReviews of archwaypublishing.com

Archway seems to be great initially to get you to go forward with publication. Once you go forth the process is drawn out and they offer no type of help what so ever! I would say it’s a new authors nightmare. It’s better to pay for a editor and self publish on your own.

It cost me ($400), but I think I dodged a bullet. After a short two week relationship ($400), Archway and I dissolved our contract because they asked that I change all names, locations, and events that would ID anyone in my MEMOIR. How could I do that? Its a MEMIOR. Here's what they sent. Libel or invasion of privacy Ê Ê Your manuscript contains text that can possibly damage the reputation of a person, place, or thing, and/or your manuscript contains text that reveals information that could invade a person’s privacy. Please see our policy guidelines below regarding potentially libelous material and information that might invade a person’s privacy. · It is possible to libel people from all walks of life, businesses, corporations, entities, organizations, products, and so on. Anyone and anything that has a reputation is vulnerable to defamation is an author is not behaving responsibly. · If the person being discussed negatively has passed away, no libel can exist. · Using false or fictionalized names for people, places, entities, and so on does not automatically remove the risk of libel unless there is absolutely no information in the manuscript that would otherwise identify the true identity or identities of the people, places, entities, and so on being discussed. Please see the guidelines below to learn how to avoid committing libel against or invading the privacy of someone or something (options may need to be combined to resolve the issue of libel or invasion of privacy). 1. Hide the identities of the people, places, businesses, entities, and so on in the work so that they cannot be recognized or discovered by the information contained in the manuscript. The following steps must be taken in order to hide identities: o Use a pen name in all locations where your real name would otherwise appear in the book and/or on the cover. o Use false names for all people mentioned in the manuscript. o Use false names for businesses; alternatively, do not name businesses at all. Businesses that would need to have their names changed or omitted include but are not limited to restaurants, hospitals, organizations, clubs, and educational establishments like high schools and universities. o Use a false location name as the story’s setting and ensure there are no remaining details that could lead a reader to identify the true location of the events that inspired the story. o Do not use images of recognizable people or things that would lead to the identification of real people or places associated with the real events that inspired the story. 2. Remove all potentially libelous claims and statements that might invade a person’s privacy. 3. Obtain notarized express written permission from all parties being discussed permitting you to retain and print the potentially libelous claims and information about them, which might invade their privacy.

Communication is menial with this organization. And when I finally received the copies of books I ordered, the book packaging was tethered and several of my books were damaged. Super sad because I really thought I found an organization that I could grow with.

I used them several years ago. The editing was terrible and not to my standards, so I essentially edited it myself. The marketing campaign I paid thousands for was nonexistent. I made almost no money through them. In addition, they have sold my information and I am inundated with calls and emails from other self- publishing houses on a multi-weekly bases. And I know they did it because it's a phone number I haven't given out in years but we still keep (the home line). I would suggest really doing your homework on a self-publisher before spending thousands of your hard earned dollars only to be basically left alone with nothing to show for it. And if you chose this company, I hope you have better staffing than I did and you see some results. I paid probably $5,000 to them and have made less than $300.

I would give them no stars at all but I had to choose. Archway publishing is the worst company to try and self publish. They are scam artists. I tried to get my first and only down payment back and conveniently for them,they said it would take 12-14 days. It's been over two weeks and still no money. They are scam artists. They don't even ask to see your manuscript first. They just promise you the world so they can get your money. Stay away from Archway and save yourself the head/heart ache.

I am a first time author and my experience with Archway has been a nightmare. I have no words to describe the frustration and disappointment. I have invested $4500 to get my book edits and published and its nothing like they described. As first time author, I trusted their editorial team with recommendations and corrections and the book was produced with many errors bother gramatic and format related. They gave me the run around with my book cover. They lack proper communication and they will through you between customer services reps who are clueless about your project and have no insight or educated opinion about the publishing industry. I learn a hard lesson and it was an expensive one to say the least but I am no way publishing with them. I am still struggling to get my published book fixed. NEVER AGAIN!

Marketing included hard, soft and e-book versions. (1) Did not create my e-book until I brought it to their attention six months later; (2) attention to detail is terrible; (3) all books sold were as a result of my own efforts - and not one can be attributed to Archway's "marketing." Very unhappy - and advise anyone considering using the marketing services to go elsewhere.

I am so disappointed in their marketing plan. Its all a fraud. I lost my money and the director refused to give me a refund.