Anyone heard of them?

They're very new and look interesting. They say they share all profits 50/50 with the authors – is that a refreshing change or have I had too much vino collapso tonight?

http://searlepublishing.weebly.com/index.html

Dee

I think the question is, how do they define 'profit'? And do you trust them to calculate it fairly? You're dependent on them for the figures.

Plus I see from nosing around in the FAQs that they don't put ISBNs on their books, which is really worrying. It means they can't sell through any conventional channels, except their website and you buying copies or channelling buyers their way: "this is the only place from which our titles can be purchased which means that all profits go equally to the authors and Searle Publishing"

It's a different model, you could say.

Emma

Ah! Well spotted, Emma. In that case, I wouldn't touch them.

Dee

They say they share all profits 50/50 with the authors

Statements like that always set off the alarm bells for me, because it's often a sign of a self-publishing concern.
Good sleuthing Emma.


- NaomiM

That definitely means it's a self-publishing outfit that can't write well enough to produce work themselves. Any of us can do that and advertise for submissions. It's perfectly legal, but don't expect to make any money or gain recognition from it! I can't believe they don't use ISBN numbers - they'll hardly sell a thing then.

freebird