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Setting the Record Straight: A Response to WritersWeekly’s “Publishing Scammer Checklist”
At 360 Author Solutions, we’ve built our company on trust, transparency, and real author success. That’s why we’re speaking up — not to stir drama, but to protect our clients, our reputation, and future authors from being misled.
Recently, 360 Author Solutions was included on a public list at WritersWeekly.com under the “Publishing Scammer Checklist,” with claims that suggest we are a vanity press, that our work is not verifiable, and that we’re associated with other flagged companies.
Let’s break it down and respond to these accusations clearly, respectfully, and factually.
🚫 The Accusation:
WritersWeekly claims:
- 360 Author Solutions has no books available on Amazon.
- Our U.S. address is a “virtual office.”
- We share contact info with another flagged company.
- We’re committing violations consistent with scam operations.
✅ Our Response — Based on Facts, Not Fear
📘 1. Our Books Exist — They Just Don’t Say “Published by 360 Author Solutions”
The claim that our books “don’t exist” is false. Many of the books we help bring to life are ghostwritten or white-labeled, meaning they are published under the author’s name — not ours.
That’s how professional ghostwriting and author services work. If a best-selling business coach hires us to ghostwrite and publish their memoir, their name goes on the cover. That doesn’t mean the book isn’t real — it means we respect our clients’ privacy and NDA terms.
We currently have:
- Multiple books publicly available on Amazon
- A growing portfolio of authors willing to verify their work with us
- Dozens of five-star reviews on Trustpilot referencing real outcomes
We’re also building a public portfolio page where permitted, with Amazon links and case studies, for full transparency.
🏢 2. Yes, We Use a Registered Virtual Office — Like Thousands of Legitimate Companies
WritersWeekly implies that using a virtual office is suspicious. That’s an unfair assumption.
In 2025, thousands of companies — from solo entrepreneurs to legal firms — use registered business addresses for:
- Security
- Mail handling
- Corporate compliance
We’re a fully U.S.-registered company, operating transparently with a distributed team across the U.S. and internationally. Our virtual office supports remote operations — it doesn’t invalidate the legitimacy of our work.
📞 3. Shared Infrastructure Does Not Equal Shared Intent
The claim that we use the “same phone number and address” as another publishing company is technically correct — but not for the reason they suggest.
Like many agencies, we operate multiple imprints and brands under one infrastructure. That’s common in publishing, marketing, and even retail. Our teams, project managers, and account specialists may support different client-facing brands, but we don’t hide this. That doesn’t make us deceptive — it makes us efficient.
To be clear:
- 360 Author Solutions is managed independently.
- Our brand’s values, client experience, and delivery standards stand on their own.
💯 4. We Are Not — and Have Never Been — Author Solutions LLC
Let’s shut this down definitively.
We are not Author Solutions LLC. We are not Xlibris, iUniverse, or any of the legacy vanity publishers flagged in lawsuits and exposés. We are not connected to their operations, culture, or tactics.
We don’t:
- Take royalties from authors
- Lock clients into long-term, abusive contracts
- Promise unrealistic results
- Pitch overpriced, bloated packages with little return
What we do is:
- Offer ghostwriting, editing, and publishing services on a clear, fixed-fee basis
- Help authors achieve visibility through real marketing strategies
- Maintain 100% client ownership of intellectual property
- Deliver with integrity and measurable outcomes
⭐ Trust Is Earned — And Ours Is Public
We’re proud of our reputation. Don’t just take our word for it. Go read the verified reviews from real clients who’ve published real books and achieved real results:
👉 360 Author Solutions on Trustpilot
You’ll find recurring words like:
- “Professional”
- “Transparent”
- “Delivered what they promised”
- “Exceeded expectations”
That’s what matters — not anonymous posts and speculative accusations from outdated checklists.
🗣️ Our Invitation to WritersWeekly and Anyone Else Watching
If WritersWeekly, Angela Hoy, or anyone maintaining “avoid” lists wishes to speak directly to us, we’re open to that conversation.
We’ll show:
- Book samples (with client consent)
- Testimonials
- Contracts (redacted) showing no abusive clauses
- Our client success data
What we will not do is sit silently while misinformation tries to damage the trust we’ve worked hard to build.
Final Word: Our Work Speaks Louder
360 Author Solutions is here for the authors who want results, clarity, and control over their publishing journey. We’re not afraid of scrutiny — we welcome it.
We’re not going anywhere. We’re just getting louder.
If you’re an author with questions, don’t take someone else’s word for it.
📩 Talk to us directly: info@360AuthorSolutions.com
🌐 Visit: www.360AuthorSolutions.com
🛡️ Trustpilot: Our Verified Reviews