Palmetto Publishing Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 348 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the dedicated and professional staff for their helpfulness, patience, and supportive guidance throughout the publishing journey. The service provided is frequently described as exceptional, with many appreciating clear communication, personalized attention, and an efficient process. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the quality of the final product, noting their books were brought to life as envisioned, often with beautiful covers and layouts. However, some people were dissatisfied with aspects like sloppy or rushed work, missed editing deadlines, and insufficient feedback. A few customers also noted issues with post-publication support, such as e-book delays and concerns about global distribution.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my second book with Palmetto, and the second experience mirrored the first—exceptional support offered in all dimensions. Everything was done well and undertaken in a timely way. Quality and r... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing people who are definitely dedicated to their work and yours. No issues, consistent communication,updates,emails and text. Palmetto Publishing is a company that you can trust. And finally,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A+ for Communication. I was kept in the loop continuously. Palmetto has a wonderful team of caring and very efficient professionals. I am so happy I chose to publish my book with Palmetto. I was i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All of my experiences with this organization have been outstanding! Anna Lynch, in particular, has been consistently helpful, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. She has been a p... See more


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  1. Book Publisher
  2. Multimedia and Electronic Book Publisher

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Palmetto Publishing is an independent self-publishing house in South Carolina, we at Palmetto Publishing believe that every person has a story to tell. We are passionate about giving authors the opportunity to share those stories with the world, providing them with an incomparable publishing experience.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to apologize for the lower…

I would like to apologize for the lower review I previously left for Palmetto Publishing.
At the time, I was going through an extremely difficult period in my personal life. My wife’s health had become very fragile, I was dealing with major changes at work, and the stress of relocating and managing my family’s responsibilities affected my judgment and emotions. While my frustrations were real, I realize that my review did not fully reflect the circumstances surrounding my experience.
After taking time to reflect, I recognize that many of the challenges I faced were personal and beyond the control of Palmetto Publishing. I appreciate the professionalism of the team and the effort they invested in helping authors bring their work to life.
I sincerely apologize for any unfair impression my review may have created. My intention was never to damage the reputation of the people who worked with me, but rather to express my frustration during a very difficult chapter of my life.
Thank you for your understanding, and I wish Palmetto Publishing continued success helping first time authors like me, five stars is just not enough thank you!

20 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Collaboration

The staff that collaborated on publishing my book with me were always professional, kind, and helpful. If I hadn't heard any updates on the process of the book, I was able to email for an update. I would then be provided with that update in a timely manner. Overall, I enjoyed the process and working with Palmetto Publishing. I found it to be easy and stress free.

12 June 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Can't make a deadline

Overall, the process was great to get started. This issue was with editor; they couldn't make a deadline to save their life. Work returned was sloppy in some cases, always late, and I was the one to constantly have to manage my 'project manager'. For example, it's been over 2 weeks since my book was published and the e-book version still isn't ready and available to readers.

Overall, writing this book was a great life experience, I just wish this was a more competent company.

16 June 2026
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Reply from Palmetto Publishing

Good Morning,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and thank you for speaking with me directly. I sincerely apologize that parts of the project management process did not meet your expectations. Timeliness, clear communication, and quality work are all extremely important to us, and we regret that you felt you had to manage the process more than you should have.

We are reviewing what happened with your project. I do see that the e-book is now available, and we will continue working to resolve the outstanding metadata issue as quickly as possible.

Thank you again for your feedback and for giving us the opportunity to address your concerns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience working with…

I had a great experience working with Palmetto Publishing. They understood my vision and helped me to bring it to light. The staff was very friendly and made sure that they answered and all questions that I had for them, even if I thought they were silly. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a publishing company.

6 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unreal

Amazing people who are definitely dedicated to their work and yours.
No issues, consistent communication,updates,emails and text.
Palmetto Publishing is a company that you can trust.
And finally, Ashley, Natalie, and Maddie will be there for you from inception to completion of your book.

9 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Palmetto Publishing

I am so happy to hear this! Thank you so much!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Palmetto has been incredible!

Palmetto has been incredible. They are efficient, supportive and accountable. They have truly understood my needs and have accommodated me every step of the way. Could not be more pleased with this team of incredible people!

11 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Natalie Brock.was personal and…

Natalie Brock.was personal and attentive. Communication was quick and prompt. I could tell she truly understood my view and took time for the details.

10 June 2026
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Reply from Palmetto Publishing

Thank you so much! We love to hear this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a first time author

As a first time author, l scrutinized my publishing options to insure l had professional and experienced people, and with Palmetto my expectations were achieved. Thanks to all the wonderful Palmetto Publishing family for holding my hands to make my dream come true.
Paul David Combs

10 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Due to my obsessive nature

Due to my obsessive nature, the process was long but my project manager, Natalie Brock, was very informative, encouraging and timely meeting deadlines. She had some great ideas along the way too that added to the final product, especially the cover. Wonderful people dedicated to making a professional product.
I would definitely use Palmetto again if I ever wanted to have another book published.

10 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Three Books, Exceptional Support, and a Great Experience

I had an excellent experience working with Palmetto Publishing on my three-book project: a memoir, a workbook, and a leader's guide.

Julia McKenna was outstanding throughout the publishing process. She was responsive, professional, encouraging, and incredibly helpful in guiding me through each step. Publishing three books at the same time could have felt overwhelming, but Julia made the process clear and manageable from beginning to end.

Colby was equally helpful as I worked through printing options and inventory planning. He was patient with my many questions, took the time to explain the numbers, and helped me find solutions that fit both my ministry goals and budget. I never felt rushed or pressured, and I always felt that he genuinely wanted to help me make wise decisions.

Both Julia and Colby were a pleasure to work with. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and customer service made a significant difference in this journey. I am grateful for their help and would gladly recommend Palmetto Publishing to other authors.

4 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my second book being published…

This is my second book being published by Palmetto. Once again, the experience was smooth and enjoyable. Chloe Teunis was exceptional. I highly recommend Palmetto and Chloe to make your publishing experience a very good one.

3 June 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I paid you money and never used your…

I paid you money and never used your services, and now I cannot get my money back. I think your claims about being ethical are false. My name is Douglas Hawkins, and my phone number is 1-619-392-2575. You won't even pick up the phone, and if I were in Florida, you would be facing a lawsuit.

22 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Palmetto Publishing

Good Morning,

It was a pleasure speaking with you. We are currently in the process of processing your refund to your original payment method. We had been sending updates to your other email, and we sincerely apologize that you did not receive those updates.

Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a first-time author

As a first-time author, I can't say enough about the Palmetto team. Working with Sophia Pike and Olivia McCarron as our main contacts has been a wonderful experience. Olivia got us off to a great start. And Sophia has been there for us every step of the way. She's knowledgeable, responsive, engaging and patient with all of my novice questions

8 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Personnel were super nice

Personnel were super nice, but timelines were never met. Had to do most of the work myself. Caught many errors they didn’t catch. They didn’t give much feedback during editing process. For this type of money way over priced. Wverytime I emailed took days to get back with me.

3 June 2026
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Reply from Palmetto Publishing

Good Afternoon,

It was a pleasure speaking with you! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely appreciate your kind words about our team members and are sorry to hear that we did not meet your expectations in several important areas.

We understand how frustrating it can be when project timelines are delayed or have errors. We expect timely responses from all team members and take this matter seriously.

Your feedback is valuable and we are committed to continually evaluating our processes to provide a better experience for our authors.

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