First Word

Publishing as a hybrid, which 3L is a hybrid publisher that crosses traditional with self-publishing to provide a totally unique service, is no easy proposition. As a hybrid, we form a true partnership with each author. The author pays for the services they consume. In exchange, we provide the much-needed credibility as a true publisher and we do not publish just any author who asks. We vet the process to determine if the book is essentially a good choice not only for the author to make money but to be another show piece for our expanding catalog. This means we carefully evaluate and correct writing skills and manuscripts to bring the quality up to levels that can, in fact, compete with major publishers. I've even had an editor from a major publisher tell me our book editing services rival big publishers. Also, the partnership and the payment for services means a bigger payday for authors. Unfortunately, it also means more responsibility for the overall production costs fall on au...

I stumbled upon a reaction to 3L Publishing posted by someone who knows absolutely nothing about our company other than assumptions and speculation. I was disappointed that the word "scam" was used about 3L. I was further disgusted by the speculation that has no basis in reality was put out there as fact. I can tell you that not a single one of our authors would echo these sentiments. They would not agree. We have scammed absolutely no one and I take total offense with that accusation. Before anyone accuses 3L of "scamming" authors, they might want to actually speak to our authors. We have a very happy stable of authors who love their final products. Their final products are first-rate, high-quality and do, in fact, land on bookstore shelves. Before assumptions like that get made, you seriously might want to do your homework and know your facts -- especially since you're accusing my company of a scam! I know critics will always exist. I have seen it. I also know...