Literary Lingo

It’s time for some Literary Lingo.

Today’s word is: Vanity press

A vanity press or vanity publisher is a publishing house that publishes books at the author’s expense.

Below is a thumbs down list according to Todd Rutherford’s Publishing Guru blog. Please note that I have not personally confirmed that each is a vanity publisher. Please contact them directly if you have any questions.

Author Solutions and any form thereof
Tate Publishing
Publish America
Xulon Press
Author House
Lulu
Outskirts Press
Arbor Books
Authorhouse
The Beckham Publications Group
Dorrance Publishing
E-Booktime
Holy Fire Publishing
Indypublish
Inkwater Press
Ithica Press
iUniverse
Literary Architects
Pagefree Publishing
Pleasant Word
Publish to Go
Sirius Publications
Trafford Publishing
Wings Press
Xlibris
Arbor Books

West Bow Press

New World Media

American Book Publishing

Durban House Publishing

Harbor House

Sterling House

Helm Publishing

AEG Publishing Group

Archebooks Publishing
Whitmore Publishing

Royal Fireworks Press

Silk Label Books

Oaktree Press

Hillard and Harris

Infinity Publishing

 

Visit SFWA for more detailed descriptions and information on Vanity presses and so much more.

Writing Picture Prompt

 

Since it’s snowing pretty heavy out today I though this picture prompt was necessary. Enjoy and good luck!