Better Business Bureau To Check On PA
Can you file a complaint too? I'm hopeful it will make a difference...one person at a time!
BBB of Greater Maryland
1414 Key Highway, Suite 100
Baltimore,MD - 21230 5189
www.baltimore.bbb.org
Here's what I wrote to them today:
Date Received:6/8/2005 12:20:46 PM
Primary Complaint Classification: Selling Practices
Secondary Complaint Classification: Contract Disputes
Complaint:
Publish America led me to believe it is a publishing company, although to publish something requires that it be announced to the public.
In the letter they sent to the 100 addresses I was required to send them, it stated that I, the author, was announcing that my book was available for pre-order.
The company's practices are false and misleading, both in it's operations and services. You can read more about this by going to: www.absolutewrite.com and it's "The Neverending PublishAmerica" thread.
I cannot see why it would not be possible for me to get out of a contact with a non-viable 'publisher' (they reference themselves as being a 'publisher' in the contract I signed with them). They do not publish. They in fact only print and list.
They are a printing company that has taken advantage of over 13,000 writers in order to make money. So many people have NOT been informed, and so many that are, are looking to you for help (not just me!).
My book's barcode is not scannable in bookstores, I spent the $30 required for it's copyright with the Library of Congress, I bought 100 copies (which was not required) yet the company 'informed' me on how to successfully market them, which in fact, insures more money going to them and taking away more of my time (and money).
I've spent months on this...
I created a web site, and you will notice no reference to PA on it currently. I actually don't want anyone to buy the book now, unless it's direct from me so I can get rid of the one's I bought. It will still have 'cost' me greatly...which it has so many others, yet I am hopeful I can be of service (with your help) to so many writers, in the future.
Desired Settlement: Other (Requires Explaination)
Settlement Explanation:
Publish America is put out of business.
I get all monies they have received from the sale of my book and am released from my contract.
I receive damages resulting from the work I've needed to do (expending my time and effort), which can be accounted for as a fee/month since the book's inception or release date).
BBB announces all information it receives, regarding Publish America as a scam, to the general public.
Can you file a complaint too? I'm hopeful it will make a difference...one person at a time!
BBB of Greater Maryland
1414 Key Highway, Suite 100
Baltimore,MD - 21230 5189
www.baltimore.bbb.org
Here's what I wrote to them today:
Date Received:6/8/2005 12:20:46 PM
Primary Complaint Classification: Selling Practices
Secondary Complaint Classification: Contract Disputes
Complaint:
Publish America led me to believe it is a publishing company, although to publish something requires that it be announced to the public.
In the letter they sent to the 100 addresses I was required to send them, it stated that I, the author, was announcing that my book was available for pre-order.
The company's practices are false and misleading, both in it's operations and services. You can read more about this by going to: www.absolutewrite.com and it's "The Neverending PublishAmerica" thread.
I cannot see why it would not be possible for me to get out of a contact with a non-viable 'publisher' (they reference themselves as being a 'publisher' in the contract I signed with them). They do not publish. They in fact only print and list.
They are a printing company that has taken advantage of over 13,000 writers in order to make money. So many people have NOT been informed, and so many that are, are looking to you for help (not just me!).
My book's barcode is not scannable in bookstores, I spent the $30 required for it's copyright with the Library of Congress, I bought 100 copies (which was not required) yet the company 'informed' me on how to successfully market them, which in fact, insures more money going to them and taking away more of my time (and money).
I've spent months on this...
I created a web site, and you will notice no reference to PA on it currently. I actually don't want anyone to buy the book now, unless it's direct from me so I can get rid of the one's I bought. It will still have 'cost' me greatly...which it has so many others, yet I am hopeful I can be of service (with your help) to so many writers, in the future.
Desired Settlement: Other (Requires Explaination)
Settlement Explanation:
Publish America is put out of business.
I get all monies they have received from the sale of my book and am released from my contract.
I receive damages resulting from the work I've needed to do (expending my time and effort), which can be accounted for as a fee/month since the book's inception or release date).
BBB announces all information it receives, regarding Publish America as a scam, to the general public.