A Disheartening Experience with Book Writing Founders
I find myself compelled to share my recent disappointing experience with Book Writing Founders (BWF) in the hope that it serves as a cautionary tale for others considering their services.
My journey with BWF began with optimism and excitement about bringing my book to life. However, over the past six weeks, my experience has taken a disheartening turn, marked by a complete lack of communication and unfulfilled promises.
Despite numerous attempts to reach out to both Oliver and Andreea, my emails have gone unanswered, leaving me without updates on crucial elements of the publishing process. The absence of a designated escalation point has only added to my frustration, forcing me to explore legal avenues to address these issues.
The handling of my manuscript has been less than secure, as I felt compelled to send sensitive publishing forms via email, hoping BWF has the necessary GDPR processes in place. This breach of data security is concerning and indicative of a lack of professionalism.
My attempts to obtain critical information, such as the final proof draft, updated cover mock-ups, print material specifications, release dates, and distribution plans, have been met with silence or incomplete responses. It's disconcerting that basic questions about paper weight, cover card stock, and ethical sourcing of ink remain unanswered.
In light of this experience, I'm left with no choice but to contemplate sharing my dissatisfaction across various digital platforms, including social media, to alert potential clients to the challenges they may face when working with BWF.
This journey has been far from what I anticipated, and I hope that sharing my experience here prevents others from going through a similar ordeal. Open communication and transparency are crucial in any professional relationship, and unfortunately, my experience with BWF has left me questioning their commitment to these principles.
If you are considering engaging BWF for your publishing needs, I strongly advise thorough research and careful consideration before proceeding.