Welcome to Parker Publishers, your one-stop-shop for complete book development, publishing, and marketing services. Our mission is to help authors bring their books to life by providing exceptional services that meet their unique needs.At Parker Publishers, we understand that creating a book is a significant investment of time and effort. That's why we offer comprehensive services to help authors throughout the entire publishing process. Our services include manuscript development, editing, graphic design, illustrations, and book cover design.We also provide marketing services to help you promote your book and reach your target audience. Our marketing experts use proven strategies, including social media marketing, email marketing, and SEO, to ensure that your book gets the attention it deserves.As a professional and experienced publisher, we take pride in our commitment to excellence. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch service and personalized attention to every author we work with. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients, and we are committed to helping you achieve your publishing goals.So if you're ready to bring your book to life, contact Parker Publishers today. We look forward to working with you to turn your dream of becoming a published author into a reality.
Parker Publishers (parkerpublishers.com) has 74 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
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parkerpublishers.com
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Books & Magazines
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ORLANDO, Florida
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2026
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Betsy- A pleasant person to work with, as was Daniel to whom she referred me.
Betsy, the agent, was helpful and my questions were answered directly and promptly, without getting any runaround, Much appreciated.
Response from Parker PublishersOct 18, 2024
Hi Gary,
Thanks for the great feedback! We’re so glad you had a positive experience with Betsy and Daniel. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to working with you again!
Thanks for trusting us,
Team Parker Publishers
JC
Jeff C.
Betsy was awesome!
Betsy was very kind and honest. I appreciate the advice given and hope to be able to work with a company like Parker in the future. I appreciate the time she spent
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Adam W.
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Originally, I had left a five-star review, but I've had to go back and drop the score. My own personal experience with Parker Publishers started well, but it has quickly spiraled. I want to be fair to them, but I want to also be transparent. I've felt that the additional costs have been significant, dwarfing my initial payment, that I thought would cover the majority of my expenses. Second, my release date was a big deal to me. This was my first book. I had many family and friends supporting me. They waited with anticipation to purchase my book, and the release date came and went, but my book was not released. After wondering what was going on and feeling embarrassed that people who wanted to purchase my book couldn't, I reached out to find out what was happening. The team handling my book delayed my release without my knowledge.
I've been very discouraged by the process so far. I would encourage first time authors to be sure that you get transparency on pricing, printing costs, marketing, etc. Ask up front for detailed price guides! I failed to do this, and now I'm wishing I'd went with another publisher.
Response from Parker PublishersOct 22, 2024
Dear Adam,
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. At Parker Publishers, we value transparency and open communication, and I want to personally address your concerns while providing clarity on the situation.
First and foremost, I want to sincerely apologize for the frustration and disappointment you experienced regarding your book’s release date.
As your first book, we understand how much this moment meant to you, and we regret that it didn’t unfold as you had anticipated. The delay in publishing was a decision based on recommendations from our marketing head due to the Thanksgiving holiday. During this period, traffic on e-platforms tends to be significantly lower, and we felt a slight delay would better position your book for visibility and success.
While this approach has been beneficial for other authors, we deeply regret that you were not informed about this adjustment. This was a communication oversight on the part of your project manager, Ms. Betsy Williams, who, despite her professionalism and kind demeanor, did not keep you in the loop regarding this change. For this, we are truly sorry, as keeping our clients informed is one of our core principles.
Regarding your concerns about pricing and additional costs, I’d like to provide some context. Your primary service agreement with us was for book publishing, which included formatting, editing, proofreading, and cover design. Any additional services discussed by Ms. Williams, such as marketing strategies or value-added services, were entirely optional. As professional partners, it is our responsibility to offer suggestions and expert opinions that can enhance your book's success.
However, at no point were you pressured or obligated to proceed with any additional services. These services were only discussed once the core aspects of your book were finalized and you were satisfied with the main deliverables.
We strive to maintain complete transparency, and every additional service is quoted separately, with detailed explanations provided beforehand. This practice ensures our clients can make informed decisions. While we aim to provide professional assistance and suggestions to help our clients’ books stand out, it is always a mutual agreement when additional services are selected and payments made. We regret if this process left you feeling otherwise.
We appreciate your feedback and take it to heart. It helps us identify areas where we can grow and improve. We are here to address any outstanding matters and ensure your experience moving forward is as positive as possible.
Sincerely,
Steven Patterson,
Parker Publishers
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Paul Charles D.
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I am trying to have a publication of my Expose' about the cover-up of a murdered child and her relationship to 911 terrorist who came to Vermont.. the local political machinery has kept this under wraps for years with the same gangs that progressed into the 'Essex School shooting.. To3 bring these issues to light I sought a publishing company for a ghost writer.. I am having an important dialog with two of your professional contacts.. they are accommodating. professional. friendly and confirmed to me I got in touch with the right people.. I can say more.. but it's all good news.. Thanks to you Sarah Edwards and Betsy Williams.. 5 star reviews..
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Davey G.
Both Maxine Black & Betsy Williams were…
Both Maxine Black & Betsy Williams were very professional, kind, and personable... which I would think would usually be hard to pull off through simple messaging, but they did it.
I am impressed so far, and hope to be a customer.
Response from Parker PublishersOct 15, 2024
Hi, Davey
Your positive feedback is much appreciated! We're thrilled that Maxine and Betsy were able to provide you with a professional yet personable experience.
We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you as a customer!
Team Parker Publishers
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Gabriel
Parker Publishers
Parker Publishers has sacrificed their time and money to publish my 6 books. I couldn't be happier and more grateful to their excellent service.
Response from Parker PublishersSep 26, 2024
Hi, Gabriel
We’re thrilled to hear you’re happy with our support! Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to working with you again.
Thanks for trusting us,
Team Parker Publishers
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Jimmy B.
Great! I enjoy learning
She was very sweet, and kind. She was patient with me, as much as she supported my idea! I really enjoyed learning about how to publish a book and how it works. 10/10
Response from Parker PublishersSep 26, 2024
Hi, Jimmy
It’s great to hear that you enjoyed learning about publishing. Your positive feedback is much appreciated!
Thanks for choosing us
Team Parker Publishers
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Stephen S.
Excellent communication through the…
Excellent communication through the chat program. Very polite. Very knowledgeable.
Response from Parker PublishersSep 20, 2024
Hi Stephen,
Thank you! Glad to hear the communication was smooth, helpful and met your expectations. Looking forward to the next project.
Thanks for trusting us
Team Parker Publishers
