Is Book Publishing Forge Legit?
Yes, we are a real, independent publishing team based in Florida. We put this guide together so you can easily verify whether an email, call, or invoice is actually from us, and know right away if an impersonator is trying to reach you.
We only contact authors through our official domain (@bookpublishingforge.com) and our verified phone numbers. We will never ask you to send money to a personal bank account, wire funds, or pay via cash apps. If you get a suspicious email, message, or invoice from anyone claiming to represent Book Publishing Forge, pause before you pay. Contact our office directly and we will verify it for you.
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1. Why This Guide Exists
The book publishing industry has seen an increase in dishonest actors targeting writers. Scammers often clone real company names, copy logos, or set up lookalike email addresses to trick authors into paying for bogus services or handing over manuscripts.
Book Publishing Forge operates entirely as an independent company. We do not work through third-party marketing brokers or unauthorized representatives. If anyone contacts you and their details do not match the official channels listed on this page, pause and check with us before you respond or share any files.
The quick email check: Always look at the sender's actual email address, not just the display name. Real emails from our team end strictly in @bookpublishingforge.com. Anyone can set up a display name that says 'Book Publishing Forge' in seconds, but they cannot fake our actual domain.
2. How We Contact You
- Official company emails: Every message from our team comes from an @bookpublishingforge.com address. We will never run your project or send agreements from personal Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook accounts.
- Our published phone number: Any phone call or text from our team comes directly from our published company line: +1 (689) 201 2768.
- Dedicated team members: When your project starts, we formally introduce your dedicated project lead and editor. If a random person reaches out claiming they have taken over your book, check in with us to make sure they are genuine.
3. How We Request Payment
- Official itemized invoices: All payments are billed through formal Book Publishing Forge invoices featuring your specific project number, deliverables, and secure payment processing.
- No personal apps or wires: We never ask you to send money to a personal name, personal PayPal, Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, Western Union, MoneyGram, cryptocurrency, or gift cards.
- No sudden bank changes over email: We will never email you out of nowhere claiming our bank details have changed and asking you to wire funds somewhere new. If you receive an email like that, it is fraudulent. Pick up the phone and call us on our verified number right away.
- Quotes and consultations are always free: Reviewing your book goals, discussing your publishing scope, and receiving a quote never costs a penny. We will never charge you just to talk about your manuscript.
4. Red Flags to Watch For
If you spot any of the following signs, stop immediately and confirm with us before replying or sending funds:
- The email comes from a free provider like Gmail or Yahoo, or a lookalike domain (such as bookpublishing-forge.com or forge-publishing.com) rather than bookpublishingforge.com.
- You are asked to send funds to an individual's personal account, or pay using gift cards, crypto, or peer-to-peer apps.
- Someone emails saying our banking details have changed and directs you to wire money to a new account.
- You feel rushed by aggressive countdowns, such as claims that a discount or publishing slot expires in a few hours if you do not pay immediately.
- A stranger claims to be an employee or contractor offering to work on your book privately for a cheaper rate outside the company.
- You receive unsolicited offers or contract pitches through personal social media DMs rather than our verified profiles.
- An invoice has no project number, missing details, or displays a business name that is slightly different from Book Publishing Forge.
5. Our Official Channels
These are the only official channels used by Book Publishing Forge. If a communication comes from anywhere else, it did not originate from our company.
| Channel | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Website | bookpublishingforge.com |
| Email domain | @bookpublishingforge.com (e.g. info@bookpublishingforge.com) |
| Fraud reporting | fraud@bookpublishingforge.com |
| Phone | +1 (689) 201 2768 |
| Office | 866 John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL. 34741. USA. |
| Contact form | bookpublishingforge.com/contact |
| facebook.com/bookpublishingforge | |
| @bookpublishingforge |
Any account, domain, or profile not listed above has no relation to Book Publishing Forge. When in doubt, avoid clicking links or calling phone numbers inside an unsolicited email. Visit our website directly in your browser and reach out through our contact page.
6. If You Suspect an Impersonator
If you received a suspicious message, please forward the original email directly to fraud@bookpublishingforge.com. Forwarding the original email (instead of just sending a screenshot) provides us with the technical headers and IP information needed to trace the sender. Please avoid clicking any links or opening attached files.
If you already sent money to an impersonator:
- Contact your bank or card provider immediately: Explain that you were the victim of an impersonation scam and request an immediate stop-payment or chargeback. Moving quickly gives you the highest chance of recovering your funds.
- File a report with consumer authorities: In the US, report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov or contact your local attorney general.
- Let us know: Send the details to fraud@bookpublishingforge.com so we can document the incident and take appropriate legal steps against the fraudulent accounts.
7. How We Protect Your Work
Your book represents months or years of dedicated effort, and we safeguard it accordingly. All client manuscripts, outlines, concepts, and contact details are kept strictly private. We never sell author information, we do not distribute manuscripts to outside brokers, and all internal team members operate under binding confidentiality terms.
You can learn more about how we collect and protect your data in our full Privacy Policy.
Verify Before You Pay
If something seems unusual about an invoice or message, do not guess. A quick check takes two minutes and gives you complete peace of mind.
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