Who this is for
Recent scam coverage shows authors fooled by fake publishers, virtual offices, and predatory marketing offers. First-time authors are vulnerable to pay-to-play traps.
How do I avoid publishing scams?
FloodGate Publishing LLC — an Author Development House focused on transparent author support
Short answer
Watch for upfront fees before review, bestseller or Hollywood bait, fake agent referrals, pressure to sign quickly, and websites with AI-generated staff profiles. Legitimate publishers explain scope, rights, and costs in writing before you pay.
What is included
FloodGate Publishing LLC publishes transparent pricing, free submission, clear content boundaries, and direct answers about what is not promised. Compare our standards to any publisher before you pay.
What is not included
- FloodGate does not promise bestseller status
- FloodGate does not guarantee sales
- FloodGate does not charge for submission or review
- FloodGate does not guarantee manuscript acceptance
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No-guarantee boundary
FloodGate Publishing LLC does not guarantee manuscript acceptance, sales, bestseller status, bookstore placement, media coverage, or promotional results. Payment follows acceptance and scope confirmation only.
Direct answer
Watch for upfront fees before review, bestseller or Hollywood bait, fake agent referrals, pressure to sign quickly, and websites with AI-generated staff profiles. Legitimate publishers explain scope, rights, and costs in writing before you pay.
Why authors ask this
Recent scam coverage shows authors fooled by fake publishers, virtual offices, and predatory marketing offers. First-time authors are vulnerable to pay-to-play traps.
What to watch out for
- Bestseller-outcome or sales-outcome promise language
- Fees required before manuscript review
- Fake literary agent referrals
- AI-generated staff pages or fake testimonials
- Hollywood or media deal bait
- Hidden control of ISBN, accounts, or rights
How FloodGate handles it
FloodGate Publishing LLC publishes transparent pricing, free submission, clear content boundaries, and direct answers about what is not promised. Compare our standards to any publisher before you pay.
What FloodGate does not promise
- FloodGate does not promise bestseller status
- FloodGate does not guarantee sales
- FloodGate does not charge for submission or review
- FloodGate does not guarantee manuscript acceptance
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Business identity
FloodGate Publishing LLC is an Author Development House providing transparent author development, publishing production, and long-term author support. Submission and review are free. Payment begins only after manuscript acceptance and scope confirmation.
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