Author Challenge
An author was tempted by a vanity press claiming a “best-seller package” but demanding ₹70,000 upfront. Without intervention, this could have led to significant financial loss.
Write Right’s Guidance
Write Right used its 10-point red-flag checklist, covering:
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Upfront payments and mandatory marketing fees
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Unrealistic bestseller claims
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Perpetual rights grabs
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Lack of transparency in royalty and audit clauses
The checklist also included steps to verify distributors, request sample royalty statements, and seek references from recently published authors.
Outcome
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The author avoided a ₹70,000 loss.
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Redirected the manuscript to three vetted traditional houses.
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Received a hybrid publishing contract within eight weeks.
Lesson: Using expert guidance and structured checklists prevents costly mistakes and ensures manuscripts reach credible publishers. Write Right empowers authors to navigate publishing safely and strategically.
