My journey into the publishing field was to find a publisher and publish my son’s book. I researched several publishing companies, directly interviewed many companies, had multiple Zoom calls, and spoke with friends who had published books. It was through a friend that I found Wheatmark.
I took a deeper dive into Wheatmark and made the decision to select Wheatmark as my publisher of choice. This was based on their professionalism, communication, knowledge, skills, and, most of all, their author’s extra opportunities. These opportunities are valuable and weigh much more on me than book publishing.
This was the only company I found that offered the “Author’s Academy” and the “Friday Office Hours”. Appoints leads as direct communication resources for the authors. Wheatmark’s leaders are amazing individuals.
Sam Henrie, President and Founder, actually communicates with the authors. He attends and interacts directly with authors at the Author Academy and via email.
Mark Dupaul, Publishing Consultant, was my first contact. He has outstanding customer service skills! available on the spot! communicates thoroughly! and not pushy!
Lori Conser, Senior Project Manager, holds an initial meet and greet with you to review the process and offer significant suggestions during the various publishing stages.
Tia Lewis, Publishing Consultant, leads the Author’s Academy and Friday Office Hours. She is a wealth of information, very knowledgeable, and imparts technology and innovative approaches that are advantageous to authors.
If you are a first-time author or looking for the perfect publisher, be mindful of Wheatmark to embark on a successful publishing experience.
Grace Ibanez, The Knight, the Dragon, and the Evil King and Queen by David Ibanez, Jr.Thank you … for … your great staff. They are wonderful.
Carole Bruno, Nathan: Love, Remembrance, and a Grandmother's Journey Through Grief I want to express my sincere thanks to your organization – specifically to your Publishing Consultant and your Project Manager that handled my book.
Your Publishing Consultant represents your organization exceedingly well. As a salesperson, he was never the least bit pushy. On the contrary, he always courteously followed my lead and addressed my concerns – with integrity. Your organization then made good on all his promises.
Your Project Manager totally knocked it out of the park. Her professionalism, communication skills, and customer service ethos are exemplary.
I literally started working with Wheatmark several years before my book was finally ready to be published. During that time, I was never pressured to finish anything or to move at a faster pace. Even after considerable time had passed … I was able to pick right back up where I left off as if no time had passed at all. That to me is big! I felt like I was in good hands the entire time, and not having to worry about what to do next or how to do it was worth every penny.
Elle Bennett, The Price: A Romantic NovelI like the professional manner in the way business is conducted … the friendly attitude [Wheatmark] presents [and] I am delighted in the way questions are answered promptly and with detailed instructions.
Archie J. Hoagland, The Mystery of SorrowsMy experience was 100% positive! [My project manager] was pleasant, professional and above all, extremely talented. I was totally satisfied with the finished product and would absolutely publish my next book with Wheatmark and recommend the same to other authors. Thanks to Wheatmark for a job well-done.
Alan Ellman, Exit Strategies for Covered Call WritingMy experience with Wheatmark was even better than expected. The product is exemplary and working with the people at Wheatmark has been a delight. I recommend them highly.
Evelyne Tannehill, Abandoned and ForgottenBefore signing with Wheatmark I had a contract with a traditional publisher but for a variety of reasons they never published my book. During that contract period I researched other options and spoke to several publishers. I was most impressed with the people I spoke to at Wheatmark and consequently chose them. The Wheatmark experience has exceeded my expectations in every way. Book sales are brisk.
Stan Crader, The Colby Series of Books & Stihl American: Exemplary People—Extraordinary TimesI couldn’t be happier with the service that Wheatmark provides. From submission to print, the company performed beautifully, flawlessly, and expediently, fulfilling everything they promise … Anyone considering self-publication should do their homework on where the publishing industry is heading. You will find that Wheatmark, with all the included services they offer, is an excellent choice for birthing your writing dream.
J. Douglas Bottorff, The Whisper of PialigosMy experience with Wheatmark has been a true blessing. [They] have gone out of their way to help me both before and after publication. The final product was very professional and completed in a timely manner. Most importantly, there were no surprises.
Chuck Benigno, Ph.D., Excellence or Survival?I have published 12 books … and I never had a better production experience. Best of all, the books are turning out to be well done. We had a problem with one batch, but it is resolved, and it looks like that won’t be repeated. So, I am extremely pleased, and am definitely going to consider Wheatmark as an alternative in the future.
David Aaker, From Fargo to the World of BrandsThe Author’s Academy is a truly unique and important service, especially for new authors.
Geetha Ravindra, Shaadi RemixWheatmark is a pleasure to work with. Everyone is professional and supportive through all of the steps that it takes to get your finished book in hand. Additionally, I’ve found the people at Wheatmark to be great resources for the latest information on self-publishing, including how to get started marketing your book. Their business model is the best I’ve found. As an author who has been with two major publishing houses in the past, my experience working with Wheatmark is the best by far!
Ernest Schusky, In Saguaro's ShadowThe books are here already!! WOW that is amazing. Thank you so much. My husband said, “Seems like at every step they have outperformed expectations sooner than anticipated!” I love it!
Mary Bea Sullivan, Living Awake: Forty Days Toward RenewalI have been impressed by everyone I have worked with at Wheatmark. I found them responsive and invested in producing a quality book. The editors were knowledgeable suggesting edits that clearly strengthened the story. They are professionals who always treated my manuscript with respect. I would choose Wheatmark again without hesitation.
Paula Sline, UnveiledI don’t think of Wheatmark solely as the publisher of my book of essays. I think of them as the persons I have worked with and come to enjoy and trust… The quality of my book speaks for itself in the resultant product of our mutual consultations… [W]hen one looks at the ethical standards of Wheatmark, above all, and their insistence on “getting it right” and the satisfaction of the author, I think Wheatmark stands tall.
Don L. Nickerson, The Healing of Teddy BearsHaving never published a book before, I was more than a little intimidated by the process. Wheatmark’s professionalism made it easy. When my next effort is completed there is no question where I will turn for publishing.
Elton Cowart, I Just Don't Look Good Naked AnymoreWheatmark made the dream of honoring my father come true! I can’t thank you and the team enough for your professionalism and patience with a novice author. It is hard to believe we only signed the contract in September and already I have my book in hand. Amazing. Yet, I never felt pressured. Indeed, I took my time at several key steps. As I had planned, I slept with my first copy last night!
Judy Ikels, Death in Wartime ChinaCompared to other publishers, I found Wheatmark offers authors the most options for turning manuscripts into highly marketable products. After reviewing a sample of several copyedited pages of my book, I decided to go this route. It was by far the most worthwhile money I could have spent. A highly trained copyeditor looked at far more than grammatical elements and sentence structure. This individual examined the content closely in terms of consistency, logic, story line, and character development, discovering any weaknesses in style and presenting several pages of recommendations. As a former English teacher, I was astounded at the revisions I had ahead of me, but I went to work and found that a much stronger manuscript emerged.
Gregory Hrinya, The 5-Year Plan: The Nets' Tumultuous Journey from New Jersey to BrooklynThe results in having an exquisitely designed and published book exceeded my expectations… Each person I dealt with knew exactly how the publishing process would proceed.
I realize more and more as I see other self-published and/or publishing service books, just how professional and detail-oriented Wheatmark is.
Ethel Lee-Miller, Seedlings: Stories of Relationships & Thinking of Miller Place: A Memoir of Summer ComfortI am very pleased with the way the book looks and appreciate the help that your staff gave me. I look forward to a continuing relationship.
Col. Ralph Puckett, Words for Warriors: A Professional Soldier's NotebookWhen I decided to self-publish my book, I spent over a month researching POD publishers. Since I had already published a book with Wiley, I was familiar with book publishing and wanted a professional partner. After my extensive research, I chose Wheatmark for the following reasons:
- Restrained sales hype by the staff and on the Wheatmark website
- Honest, straightforward advice on the opportunities, pitfalls, and tactics for marketing my book
- Industry standard discounts and return policy
- Competitive pricing
- Great Expectations
What I discovered after choosing Wheatmark:
- Highly professional editing, proofreading, and design
- A surprising flexibility to meet the needs of an author
- An arrangement with Amazon that allows Amazon to offer steep discounts
- Performance that exceeds expectations and meets the service descriptions
I’m convinced that they’re the best in the industry. Thanks a million.
James D. Best, The Steve Dancy Tale Books; The Shut Mouth Society; Principled Action, Lessons from the Origins of the American Republic; & Tempest at DawnIt has been an absolute joy to work with the Wheatmark team. They have been professional, thoughtful, creative, and responsive through the entire process of getting my book into print, and into the hands of my readers.
I looked into a number of companies in deciding who would be the best one to publish my autobiography. Wheatmark was far and above all others in their field in their professionalism, in understanding your needs, and in their on-time commitment to giving you the best possible product. I give Wheatmark the highest rating!
James S. Avery, Sr., Others Thought I Could LeadI felt a whole team was behind me. And, Wheatmark made me go back to school to review publishing, marketing and selling. I like this because I’ve been published by MacMillan, London, England, and I’ve never had this type of detailed attention to the whole process geared at making me better at all aspects of getting my book ready for the public.
Yasmin John-Thorpe, A New Home for the QsWheatmark was able to take the book I wrote, add their expertise, and bring it to fruition as a professional book. Wheatmark freed me to do what I do best: write. Also, Wheatmark offers strategies and resources for marketing my books that will save me time and frustration.
Brad McIntyre, The Future? From Doomsday Myths to Christian HopeI’m very grateful that I found Wheatmark when I was searching for publishing companies for my book. You have been consistently professional, helpful, accessible, and friendly before, during, and even after the publication, which is very important to me. You are there, rooting for your authors. Thank you!
Elmdea Bean, Liberating IncarnationsWheatmark is a pleasure to work with. Everyone is professional and supportive through all of the steps that it takes to get your finished book in hand. Additionally, I’ve found the people at Wheatmark to be great resources for the latest information on self-publishing, including how to get started marketing your book. Their business model is the best I’ve found. As an author who has been with two major publishing houses in the past, my experience working with Wheatmark is the best by far!
Nina Atwood, Temptations of the Single GirlI selected Wheatmark following the recommendation of a friend who told me of her good experience working with that company. I was impressed with the quality of the product they produced and encouraged by the praise they were given by my friend. I am very pleased to report that I had a similar experience. Everything was handled expeditiously…. I can and do recommend Wheatmark to all authors who wish to see their work skillfully prepared and beautifully published.
Betty Joyce Colgate, Homily Grits and all the Fixin'sCompared to other publishers, I found Wheatmark offers authors the most options for turning manuscripts into highly marketable products. After reviewing a sample of several copyedited pages of my book, I decided to go this route. It was by far the most worthwhile money I could have spent. A highly trained copyeditor looked at far more than grammatical elements and sentence structure. This individual examined the content closely in terms of consistency, logic, story line, and character development, discovering any weaknesses in style and presenting several pages of recommendations. As a former English teacher, I was astounded at the revisions I had ahead of me, but I went to work and found that a much stronger manuscript emerged.
Ann Lain, Crested Butte DreamsWithout question, Wheatmark was essential to helping me build a career as a fiction writer. Your team made it easy and cost effective for me to bring my first novel to life. Today, I am represented by Larry Kirshbaum, one of the most powerful agents in the industry. I sold my second novel to BookSpan, the largest bookclub operator in the world and have signed a deal with Hachette (formerly Warner) Books.
Goldie Taylor, In My Father's House