Lt WritingReviews of lt-writing.com

They don’t file actual copyright, nor do they listen to the edits the author asks for

If I could give zero stars, or even negative ten, I would. In October 2023, I handed over a 100+ page script to LT Writing, expecting it to be transformed into a memoir. Despite the involvement of multiple individuals, who were supposedly professionals, the project is still far from completion. In January this year, I received persistent phone calls urging me to purchase additional services like Social Media Marketing & SEO Services for my book launch. After declining, all communication ceased abruptly, leaving me feeling disregarded and undervalued as a client. Since then, I've been met with daily unfulfilled promises regarding my refund request, often citing reasons like "auditors are here" or asking me to "wait." This consistent lack of follow-through has left me questioning LT Writing's financial integrity and commitment to their clients. I have documented all communications and can provide them if you need them. While I'm not advising against using LT Writing, I'd like potential clients to exercise caution. As of now, I have neither received my memoir nor a written assurance, nor a refund, that my work won't be used in future projects or for potential earnings. It's disheartening to see a company associated with the esteemed name of Leo Tolstoy not upholding its commitments. LT Writing, a company that prides itself on employing the best ghostwriters, has disappointed me deeply. The fact that my 100+ page memoir remains unfinished after nearly two years raises serious questions about the professionalism of their team. This experience feels more akin to working with high school-level ghostwriters than seasoned professionals, starkly contrasting their self-proclaimed standards. Based on all these reviews, it's clear that LT Writing has breached multiple contracts—will anyone be holding them accountable for this? 02 - May - 2025 - I still haven’t received my money back from LT Writing. No refund, no book — I lost both my time and money. I’m done with this company! Be cautious when dealing with them — I wouldn’t recommend trusting them with your work or your payment.

So far you have had my transcript for 15 months. Charged me 7000 and won't even answer an email let alone publish my book!

I signed a contract with LT Publishers/Writing in October of 2023. At first I was receiving chapters to check for editing. I was not always pleased with their edits and worked with Jessica. They actually ended sentences with prepositions! Then there was a seven week delay where I heard from nobody, Finally in early January 2024 I began working with Alan. Most of the time I was satisfied with his work and he answered my questions. Every time he called me, it cost me money, and I told him that. I was charged with the ISBN number and copyright $500. Which as others have pointed out is free or lower in cost. The contract promised me that my book would be placed on ten websites; so far it is on Amazon only. I asked that my book be released in early October. It was not and caused me to lose the opportunity to sell any books at these events. Finally it was on Amazon. But I had no copies of my own. I paid LT $700 dollars for 50 copies -- paperback and hardback. Another person at LT often called me trying to get me to invest more money in marketing ideas. I did not do this, since I felt that I had already paid more money than I had planned. The ordered books have never arrived; neither have the five free books I was promised and as I said the book is not on the other websites as promised. When I first contacted LT it was through a chat on Bethany House Publishers. Angela told me they were a subsidiary of Bethany?? Is that true? I have no way of knowing. All phone calls to LT are "busy" No emails are answered since October 2024. And now their website is down. I do have a lovely book, but do not have my own copy, just those of others who have ordered it thru Amazon. The cover design was done by an artist friend. LT first attempt to give my main character a face was quite disappointing -- almost clownlike!! Find another publisher. I'm not sure where LT is!! K. Scott, Author of Luther's Rib -- From Waif to Wife -- Katherine von Bora

Wow! Where do I begin? I signed a contract with LT Writing in the summer of 2023 to help me publish my first book. They promised me an entire team of professional editors, timely & prompt responses to any inquiries, 100% royalties, and 50 paperback copies of my book upon completion. I needed to sign the agreed-upon contract and pay $1200 to get started. There were additional costs along the way, including $1000 for ISBNs for my book in various formats (e-book, paperback, hardcover). I later realized this was a ridiculous amount, as Amazon KDP services provide ISBNs for free. Further research on obtaining ISBNs reveals a modest $50-100 charge for paperback and hardcover. You don't need an ISBN for e-books. During the 18 months of working with them, I went through 4 different managers for unknown reasons. It seemed that when I started asking questions, there were long delays in responding, and the result was that a new manager was assigned to my case. The process continued repeatedly - hence, the four managers assigned to me. It took a few months, but I soon realized these folks were scamming me. I completed my book in less than a year, but the delays and non-response to my questions about publishing and royalties dragged this debacle further. The book editing was complete by the fall of 2024, but I had had enough. I requested they send me 50 copies of the completed book per the signed contract/agreement. I was told they would arrive by Thanksgiving, then the week before Christmas, then absolutely NLT Christmas Eve. I am still waiting! I can't reach anyone on the phone; my emails are returned as Permanent Errors - Undeliverable. Folks - LT Writing is a scam! I want the books promised to me in the contract, that's all! By the way, I finished my book NOT through LT Writing editing services but by subscribing to Grammarly.com. I am 99% sure that LT Writing utilizes the same service! Finally, as mentioned earlier, there were additional charges for services, like $2200 for something called "optimization," where LT Writing will ensure that any Google prompts over the Internet for your book search will go directly to the top of the page of all queries. I did not 'bite' on that one!

I started my contract with LT-writing more than a year ago and have since gone through four publishing assistants. They hand off my left-over contract information but never get it done. I'm still waiting for quite a few things from them, including my 50 copies, my business cards, my bookmarks, and my marketing. They have yet to finish my website, even though they say they've been working on it for two months. I wouldn't waste my money; it's very frustrating, and they're always asking for more.

If LT is still in business, read on. I had misgivings with my first two books published by LT. Still, after resolving all of the issues, I decided to publish a third book with them -- their highly discounted fee was irresistible, and they agreed to a downpayment of 50% with the remaining 50% when the book was to be sent to Amazon for publishing. The good: My book and my website look very good – five stars. The bad forces one star. They did not file for a copyright, per the contract, but did after I notified them. They contractually agreed to publish my book in a 5x8 format and then discovered what they should have known: Amazon will not print hardcover in that size. My book had to be reformatted. They wanted $2,000 to house my website but lowered that to $540 when I told them I would use GoDaddy. When the website went kablooey, they wanted $2,000 to ‘optimize’ it. I had Texas Web Studios fix it for $200. When I asked if the Author’s Guide’s negative statements were factual, they did not respond. I often needed to repeatedly ask a question before I received a reply. if I asked more than one question in an email, I typically did not receive a reply to all of the questions. They have not replied to my phone messages or emails for the last seven days. I have not received the 'author's copies' in my contract, and I doubt I will. I wonder if any of the five-star reviews are authentic.

I loved how my book came out! I like the cover and how the picture came out. You Are My Hope is inspired my life experiences! Thanks Joseph and LT Writings for the help.