Should Pegasus be avoided?

by Evie McRae
21st April 2016

This afternoon I received a response email from Pegasus inviting me to submit full manuscript. After my initial excitement did some research and I haven't read one single good thing about them - talk of bait and switch. I don't want to waste my time with them if they ONLY offer a 'shared cost' contract. I'm wondering if there is evidence of them ever offering a traditional contract? After what I've read I feel quite conned as it is ...opinions?

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They should be reported to the Trading Standards. They are a scam.

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Isn't this what I've recently learned is called Vanity publishing? (As you can probably tell, I'm new to the game and am still at the very early learning stage!) I heard if they want money up-front, run in the opposite direction. I think I would! (Good luck anyway, whatever you decide.)

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26/04/2016

I've received a traditional contract with no upfront costs and 10 free copies for family and friends.. Should I still avoid??

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08/05/2024

http://www.theindependentpublishingmagazine.com/2011/11/pegasus-elliot-mackenzie-reviewed.html

Make up your own mind...

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