: Re: Is it worth spending money on a subsidy publisher? The boss owes me about 000, and is going to pay me in the coming months. I can live without this money for now, but I'm wondering

@Alves689

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If you want to use a subsidy publisher, I would just use common sense. How much are you paying per book? Will they give you examples of books they have published in the past and/or a contact list of authors that have used their services? If they want a book and won't give references, you know something shady is going on. But also remember that the cost per book is just that: bound paper. All the other expenses that a traditional publisher would pick up are on you.

Expanding on Shan's answer, if you have money to spend on your book, printing (and storing) extra copies may not be the best way to spend it. If you've submitted to agents with no avail, perhaps your book just isn't ready. I would recommend hiring a good editor. This will cost you far less then what you're willing to spend on a vanity press. After an editor has helped you identify weak points in your manuscript, then you will be ready to resubmit to agents or self-publish.

When looking for a editor, make sure to find someone with verifiable references. You can check with some of those same agents, they may be able to recommend someone they trust.

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