<p class="whitespace-normal">Hey fellow writers! After years of pouring my heart into my manuscript, I'm finally ready to take the plunge into publishing. As a complete newbie to this world, I'm overwhelmed by the number of book publishing services available. I've researched companies like IngramSpark, BookBaby, and Draft2Digital but can't decide which would be best for my psychological thriller.

<p class="whitespace-normal">Has anyone worked with these book publishing services before? What was your experience regarding cost, quality, distribution reach, and marketing support? I'm particularly concerned about hidden fees and rights retention. My budget is modest, but I don't want to sacrifice quality or distribution potential.

<p class="whitespace-normal">Would you recommend traditional book publishing services over self-publishing platforms? I've heard horror stories about predatory vanity presses masquerading as legitimate book publishing services. How can I identify and avoid these traps?



<p class="whitespace-normal">Your insights could save me from costly mistakes and steer me toward the right book publishing services for my debut novel. Thanks in advance!