Authors accuse Patrick White Publishing of poor service and AI art

Authors who paid hundreds of dollars for self-publishing assistance have accused Patrick White Publishing of poor service, using artificial intelligence art, and pushing clients to delete negative online reviews, ABC News reported. The company, which also operates under the name PW Publishing House, offers self-publishing support to writers looking to publish in print and online across platforms including Amazon. [1]

The company states that its paid services include editing, illustration, cover design, marketing, and distribution assistance for online and print books. However, client Kerry Stewart told ABC News that she regrets signing with Patrick White Publishing. She stated that a company representative convinced her to sign up over the phone despite her initial concerns regarding existing customer reviews. [1]

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