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I would not recommend Marketeers Publishing Group based on my experience. When I first started this process, I knew very little about publishing. I was excited about getting my book out into the world, and I trusted that I was dealing with people who knew the business and would guide me through it honestly and professionally. Looking back, I realize how vulnerable that made me. I did not know what questions to ask, what was normal in the publishing industry, or what I should have been watching for. I trusted the process and trusted the people I was paying to help me. Eventually, I decided to cancel the services. I was told I would receive a refund of approximately $1,300. Since then, getting that money returned has been an exhausting and frustrating experience. I have had to repeatedly follow up about a refund I was already told I would receive. That has been the hardest part for me. It is not only about the money. It is about realizing that I put my trust in a company during a process that was very important and personal to me, and then feeling like I had to fight just to get a promised refund. Publishing a book was something I was proud and excited about. Instead, this experience left me stressed, disappointed, and much more cautious about who I trust with my work. I am sharing this because I wish someone had warned me when I was starting out. If you are a new author, please do your research, read every agreement carefully, ask questions, keep copies of every communication, and make sure you fully understand the refund policy before paying for publishing services. Based on my experience, I would not use Marketeers Publishing Group again.

Bookmarketeers? Buyer Beware! This will cost you time and money. My experience- Saw their ad on the internet and decided to contact them. The ad offered their $1,000 service for $500. After a conversation with them, I was offered a contract that included what I wanted and needed. So, the process started. I sent them the Word document of my booklet, 38 pages, that I wanted to be an eBook only. Not a physical book, but an eBook only. Their editing of my work needed little help, having been already edited by a non-Catholic pastor and a Catholic Pastor. This started on October 2, 2023 and I ended it on June 27, 24. In 8 months they could not help me get my booklet, Preparing for Death, God’s Plan, onto the internet as an eBook. I can only guess that the reason I was not helped better is because I affirmed at least 3- 4 times that I did not have deep pockets. Person ( second Project Manager) at the end, on the phone, said I was uncooperative. To this I said B.S. Twice. He said he had 50 clients. Here is an copy of an email chain dated May 28, 2024 To first Project Manager Hello again Person Been a month now since my last email below. What’s up? Are you others (3) watching this; not happening? This will be the 3rd time I've asked for a new Project Manager. Some response would be great. Who are you people? God is watching. Blessings! Jon On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 07:38:20 AM PDT, From Me, Customer Hello Project Manager, Been more than a week since I sent Editor email stating format of document looks O.K. More than 5 months since start for a simple booklet to be an eBook only. Please provide me with a SCHEDULE on how we move on. Jon ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Customer To: Editor Person Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 01:52:51 PM PDT Subject: Re: Final File Prep 2 Die Hello Editor, The appearance of the text looks much better. I approve it as shown in the attachment. Please advise Project Manager. What is the next step? Jon If there is any fault on my part, it’s not having deep pockets and being overly patient. After 8 months I just could not go any farther with Bookmarketeers. My advice- If you use Bookmarketeers, be willing to have deep pockets and insist on a schedule that costs them a dollars penalty if they fail. If they can’t agree, don’t use them! Most importantly- Use $250 Cash Cards to pay costs! Do not give them a Credit or Debit Card number. They only got me for $250 because of my wife’s suggestion. I did ask for the Guaranteed Refund and have not received it after 2 months. Blessings! Jon

After writing my first review of this company and how poorly they operated and treated me. They immediately reached out and wanted to attempt to make things right, but also asked that IF they completed the service FOR WHICH I HAD ALREADY PAID FOR, that I remove the prior review. After telling them that was unacceptable because making things right didn't negate my prior experience, they agreed to complete the $300 service on my book cover art. Communication was better, but still very slow and have had to reach out to THEM for progress, again. The cover art isn't even done yet and they said they could get it finished in a few days. That was weeks ago. My project manager this time is much better, more professional and helpful this time, but, I still wouldn't suggest a writer use this company at all.