Book Writing Founders Reviews 

US$5,596.36 paid for publication: unresolved since 2023

On 23 August 2023, I paid US$5,596.36 in connection with Book Writing Founders’ promised publication of my children’s book. My bank record shows the recipient as “Astros Digital LLC – BWF”, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association identified as the receiving bank.

The agreed completion period was 150 days. Book Writing Founders failed to deliver the promised publication. Instead, I experienced prolonged delays, changing representatives, further payment requests and repeated assurances without resolution.

I began requesting a refund in 2024. Despite subsequent formal demands, my money has not been returned.

I am asking Book Writing Founders and the company identified on my payment record to explain their respective roles, identify who is responsible for resolving this transaction and arrange repayment of US$5,596.36.

This review concerns my own experience. I retain the payment record and correspondence supporting it. Based on that experience, I cannot recommend this service.

I rarely write negative reviews, but my experience with Book Writing Founders has been so concerning that I feel a responsibility to share it for the benefit of others.

When I first engaged BWF, I was genuinely hopeful. The early conversations were positive and suggested a level of professionalism that would support my book well. Unfortunately, what followed across several months was the opposite. Communication became sporadic, inconsistent and eventually almost non-existent. Emails to multiple contacts, including Oliver and Andreea, went unanswered for extended periods. There was no clear escalation route and no ownership of the issues I was raising.

Throughout this time I was left without basic information that any author should expect. I did not receive the final proof draft. The revised cover mockups failed to materialise. Questions about printing specifications, paper weights, and card stock went unanswered. I had no clarity on timelines, release plans or distribution. At every stage I felt I was chasing updates that should have been routine.

I was also concerned by the lack of a secure process for submitting essential publishing documents. I had no option but to email sensitive forms and could only hope that appropriate data protection measures were in place. This is not a risk an author should have to take.

Publishing relies on trust. It relies on clear communication, transparency and a sense that your work is being handled with care. Over these months, those foundations were simply not present. The silence, the delays and the absence of accountability made the entire experience stressful and deeply disappointing.

I am sharing this so that others can make a fully informed decision. If you are considering Book Writing Founders, I would strongly recommend taking time to research thoroughly and proceed with caution. My experience raises serious concerns about their reliability and their approach to professional standards.

IT IS AN ABSOLUTE SCAM. THEY WANT THOUSANDS OF POUNDS UPFRONT EVEN THOUGH THIS WAS AN OFFER AT A DISCOUNT. FOR UK WRITERS JOIN THE SOCIETY OF AUTHORS IF YOU CAN WHO WILL CHECK YOUR CONTRACT. THIS LOOKS GOOD ON PAPER BUT IS WORTHLESS. MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE A RECEIPT FOR THE MONEY SENT. I NEVER HAD ONE.

THE GUYS YOU WILL WORK WITH ARE SUPER POLITE BUT IT'S ALL A FRONT. I DID RECEIVE VERY MINIMAL EDITING DURING A WHOLE YEAR - RATHER SLOW, NOT DETAILED AND AMERICAN VOCABULARY USED, OUT OF PLACE IN BRITISH WORKS.

AFTER THIS I WAS THEN ASKED FOR £5000 MORE TO HAVE A PUBLICITY/MARKETING SCHEME. THE POWERPOINT LOOKED FANTASTIC BUT AGAIN WAS PROBABLY WORTH NOTHING.

I WAS THEN ASKED FOR ANOTHER £2000 TO ATTEND THE LONDON BOOK FAIR WHERE I WOULD GET A STAND ETC TO BE ABLE TO SELL MY BOOKS. I NEVER RECEIVED A COPY OF MY BOOK IN THE END, NOR DOES THE LONDON BOOK FAIR SET ITSELF UP FOR AUTHORS TO SELL THEIR BOOKS - ANOTHER CON.

Beware of this very amature group. I would have given them minus - 5 stars if I could have -- connecting with them was one of my worst mistake. I will follow up with details of my terrible experience if they don't remove the messed up copy of my book they put on Amazon. Back with details soon.

I wasted a year and a half of my time with Book Writing Founders. I never got a proper book. The illustrations didn’t match the story on many of the pages. Some of the pages were illegible. They refused to refund my money. They blame their errors on everyone else including Amazon. They don’t take accountability, but they are very quick to take your money. Beware of any company that does not use their real names and gives false locations from where they are doing business from.

The biggest mistake I've made in my authoring career was partnering with Book Writing Founders. I couldn't agree more with the other negative reviews on this site. From my experience with this organization, I'd classify them as fraudsters. After six months signing an agreement, they've delivered 10% of what they promised and their work quality is less than poor. I've asked to negotiate a refund and my request has been met with, no surprise, silence. Don't trust these people. I regret that I did.

DOWN RIGHT TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!!

This experience with BWF has been an absolute nightmare! Seven months down the line, and my book, which was promised to be ready in three months, is still stuck in the never-ending editing process.

I've been bombarded with empty promises through countless phone calls and emails, yet nothing ever materializes.

I ASKED many times for a cover. And what did I get? A measly first draft TWO WEEKS AGO, with no follow-up since!

They've even had the audacity to peddle me additional packages, one of which contained a marketing strategy already included in the exorbitantly priced bundle I initially purchased. And then, just a MONTH after submitting my first manuscript, they had the gall to dangle another contract for my second book. It's beyond infuriating—it's daylight robbery!

Not only that, but they also don't pick up when I call and when I email, I don't get a response back. Monday (12th) I wrote an email that I wanted to call about the process. I asked if I could call Tuesday at 11 CET, they never responded. I tried to call THEM, and each time, no one picks up. Today (16th) I wrote that I wanted an update and once again, no one answered my email.

Their communication is abysmal; they conveniently disappear when I reach out, leaving me hanging with no updates.

I've had it with their empty promises and lack of accountability. I will never, under any circumstance, entertain the idea of signing another contract with these deceitful people. To anyone considering a deal with BWF:

DO NOT—I repeat—DO NOT ENTANGLE YOURSELF IN A CONTRACT WITH THESE FRAUDSTERS! THEY'RE NOTHING BUT THIEVES IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING, PROMISING THE WORLD AND DELIVERING NOTHING!!!

K.A.A

Book Writing Founders provided me with excellent book marketing services. They were able to help me reach my target audience and increase my book's visibility. Their team was always available to answer my questions and provide me with valuable insights.

Book Writing Founders have helped me publish several books with them and they have been so helpful to me. I have had a lot of problems with my books, but they have been right there to help me each time out.

The company is efficient. Staff easy to to communicate with, helpful, cheery.

My little girl wanted to write a book for which she had ideas drafted in a notebook. I searched for children writing book services and I found Book Writing founders. They are a great way for kids to get their creativity flowing. The booklets they create are easy to follow and the storylines are fun and engaging. My girl loved seeing her story come to life, and that encouraged her to write even more. I would highly recommend this service to any parent looking to get a children's book developed.

Writing a book for me was a big decision. The people that I had met before were not the right ones. The last one was just a waste of time. It did not work out. But when I found this group, I knew that they would be able to deliver in a great way. And Book writing founders did that in the best possible way. I am so happy with the results and I am going to continue working with them because they are not only good but are also flexible and open to any edits that I want. What I also like about their services was the fact that they had many different services all present in a single organization. They were able to provide me with book cover designs and even author websites which allowed me to improve the visual aspect of my book, so glad to have availed their services and will be looking towards their services in the near future.

I was looking for a book writing service, where I could get my book written. I wanted to find someone who could provide me with the services I needed. The best part about them is that they have a free consultation with the expert writer assigned to you. This helped me in understanding their process and to make sure that I am working with someone who has the knowledge and expertise to help me write my book. They also provided editing services that were not included in the package but only at an additional cost. The people at this service are great at what they do. They are professional, they answer all your questions and they do provide you with a good book writing service. I am happy with the work that I have been provided with and I recommend that you give them a try. They are recommended.

I am very thankful to this organization for giving me such a comfortable platform to work on. It was the most relaxed I have ever been while writing my book. After the initial information form, I got back to them with all the information they needed from me and within a week, I received my first draft. It was well formatted as per my specifications and I was really impressed. I have received my final draft now and looking at it, it is just amazing. They have done a great job. Within a couple of months, I have a final book that requires a little work before submission. I have already told them that I will be availing their book writing and proofreading services as well. They also have a book cover design service that I will be availing. After seeing the results from a single service I can trust them with the rest as well.

I am very happy to work with the author at Book Writing Founder who helped me polish up my book. I wanted to make sure that it was a great story and he helped me get this goal done.