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Why Authors Ask This Question


Author services is a field with a mixed reputation. Some companies charge large fees for little work, promise guaranteed sales, or leave authors unsure who owns their book. Asking whether a company is legitimate before you send money is sensible.

We would rather you check us than trust us blindly. On this page we list what you can verify about KD Prime Publishers today, then give you the questions to ask any company, including us.

We will not pad this page with awards or numbers we cannot back up. If you want proof of a claim, ask our team for it in writing.


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What You Can Verify About Us Today

These details are public on our website, so you can test them yourself before you decide.

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Check these yourself

  • Our business address is shown in the footer of every page, and our phone number and email are on the contact page
  • You can call +1 (877) 402-2338 and speak to our team, or write to us and compare how quickly and clearly we respond
  • Our terms and conditions, refund policy and privacy policy are public, so you can read them before you pay anything
  • Our prices start at the figures on our pricing page, and every quote is written and free
  • You keep your copyright and royalties, and you own the finished work once the project is paid in full
  • We operate independently and are not affiliated with Amazon, Kindle Direct Publishing, IngramSpark or any other platform

If anything on this list does not match what you are told on a call, trust the written version and ask us to explain.


Red Flags to Watch For

Red flagWhy it matters
Guaranteed bestseller status, rankings or salesNo one controls reader behavior or algorithms, so the promise cannot be kept.
Pressure to pay today or lose a discountA genuine service will still be there after you read the contract.
Vague contract or no contractWithout a written scope, you cannot hold anyone to the work.
Rights, copyright or royalties transferred to the companyYour book should stay yours.
Fees to "unlock" royalties or a reviews packageCharges that appear after the work is done often signal a scam.
No clear business address or phone numberYou need to know who to contact if something goes wrong.

What We Do Not Promise

We do not promise that your book will sell, rank, win awards or earn reviews. We do not offer to buy reviews. We do not promise results from marketing, because ad performance depends on your book, your audience and your budget.

What we do promise is simple: a written scope before you pay, clear communication, work that follows the quote, and your ownership of the finished book. You can read the details in how we work.

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How to Check Us Out in Four Steps

You do not need to take our word for anything. Here is a quick way to test us.

Read the Public Pages

Start with our terms, refund policy and pricing page. If a term worries you, write down the question to ask.

Call or Chat

Speak to our team and see how clearly your questions are answered, and whether anyone pressures you to decide on the spot.

Request a Written Quote

Ask for scope, revision rounds, timeline and ownership terms in writing. Compare it line by line with other companies.

Check Independent Sources

Search for independent reviews and public records. Read the good and the bad, and decide using the whole picture.

Mistakes Authors Make When Vetting Companies

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A Checklist for Vetting Any Publishing Company

Use this list on every company you consider, including ours. If a company will not answer a question below clearly and in writing, treat that as information.

Ask for a written quote and contract before paying

It should name the scope, revision rounds, timeline and total price.

Ask who owns the rights

You should keep your copyright and royalties. Be wary of any agreement that transfers them.

Ask who is the publisher of record

If a company assigns your ISBN, make sure you know whose name appears as publisher.

Ask what is not included

Editing, cover design, formatting, proof copies and distribution are often priced separately.

Read the refund terms

Know what happens if you stop partway through.

Search the company name with the words reviews and complaints

Read both the praise and the problems, and look for patterns.

Check public records

Look the company up with the Better Business Bureau and your state's consumer protection office, such as the Texas Attorney General for Texas businesses.

Read the contract with care

The Authors Guild publishes guidance for authors reviewing publishing and services agreements.

Talk to a person

Call and see whether you get clear answers, or pressure to pay today.

Ask Us Anything Before You Decide

If you are still unsure, contact us with your questions. Call +1 (877) 402-2338, start a live chat or send the quote form, and we will answer in writing. You can also read our pricing and process first.

What Our Clients Have to Say

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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Direct answers to the questions authors ask before hiring us.

    We publish our address, phone number and email on this website, and you can contact our team directly. Please verify what matters to you using the checklist above, then ask us for anything you want confirmed in writing.

    We are an author services company, not a traditional publisher, and you keep your copyright and royalties. You pay for services, such as editing or cover design, rather than handing your book over.

    No. We operate independently and are not affiliated with Amazon, Kindle Direct Publishing, IngramSpark or any other platform. All trademarks belong to their owners.

    Yes. You keep your copyright and royalties, and you own the finished work once the project is paid in full. The wording is in your quote and in our terms and conditions.

    No. We do not guarantee sales, rankings, awards or reviews, and we do not sell reviews. Be careful with any company that does.

    Our refund policy explains what happens to payments for work already started. Read it before approving a quote, and ask us if anything is unclear.

    Search for the company name on review sites and public records, and read both the positive and negative comments. We encourage that, because it gives you a fuller picture than any company's own page.

    Phone us, start a live chat, email us or send the quote form. We reply with a written quote, and you can ask questions before you commit to anything.

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