A Disappointing and Deeply Frustrating Experience write negative reviews
I rarely write negative reviews, but my experience with Book Writing Founders has been so concerning that I feel a responsibility to share it for the benefit of others.
When I first engaged BWF, I was genuinely hopeful. The early conversations were positive and suggested a level of professionalism that would support my book well. Unfortunately, what followed across several months was the opposite. Communication became sporadic, inconsistent and eventually almost non-existent. Emails to multiple contacts, including Oliver and Andreea, went unanswered for extended periods. There was no clear escalation route and no ownership of the issues I was raising.
Throughout this time I was left without basic information that any author should expect. I did not receive the final proof draft. The revised cover mockups failed to materialise. Questions about printing specifications, paper weights, and card stock went unanswered. I had no clarity on timelines, release plans or distribution. At every stage I felt I was chasing updates that should have been routine.
I was also concerned by the lack of a secure process for submitting essential publishing documents. I had no option but to email sensitive forms and could only hope that appropriate data protection measures were in place. This is not a risk an author should have to take.
Publishing relies on trust. It relies on clear communication, transparency and a sense that your work is being handled with care. Over these months, those foundations were simply not present. The silence, the delays and the absence of accountability made the entire experience stressful and deeply disappointing.
I am sharing this so that others can make a fully informed decision. If you are considering Book Writing Founders, I would strongly recommend taking time to research thoroughly and proceed with caution. My experience raises serious concerns about their reliability and their approach to professional standards.








