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Book Writing Lane has a rating of 2.7 stars from 13 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases.
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Below complaint sent to the FBI Fraud Division, copied and pasted here for potential victims:
I hired this book editing and publishing company to create the cover design, edit and publish my manuscript. They created the cover design and barely assisted with the developmental aspect of editing. However, when it came to Line Editing, Proofreading, and Publishing, they were literally incompetent/remiss. My manuscript was utterly ruined. Sentences and entire paragraphs were amended to where they made no sense whatsoever, quotes and citations were sabotaged to the point where I had to spend an entire month and a half amending the vast majority of them. QR codes within are erroneous and/or go to the wrong address. I addressed the issue and my frustration with the project manager. He assured me he'd resolve the issues and provide me with a real Line Editor (line editing software was used, which ruined my manuscript; which they assured me they would not use prior to hiring them).
I was finally provided a real Line Editor, and we were beginning to make SLOW progress. I'd receive roughly 20 pages after waiting a month, e.g. The time increments kept increasing. But he assured me it would be published no later than the end of June 2025. However, the initial deadline date was the end of September 2024. So, the deadline passed, and I didn't hear anything from them or receive any material until threatening them with litigation if they don't return my calls or messages. Upon receiving the warning, about a week and half after the deadline date of June 2025, he finally returned my calls with excuses. He assured me I'd have more material to review within 24 hours. A week went by before he finally provided material, which was ruined just like before. I addressed the issue just to be ignored. I again gave him 24 hrs to respond or before proceeding with litigation. He ignored me for about a week and a half. Upon responding he claimed to be taking a leave of absence from the company and will have people contact me. I have yet to hear anything. Oh yeah, my Reference/Quotations/Citations section at the end was merely 20,000 words of copied and paragraphs of body texts with quotes.
The company is Book Writing Lane, Project Managers: Harvey Green and Solomon John
Price paid for services not rendered: $10,000.00
Thank you, have a great day!
Karl Miller
I am highly disappointed with Book Writers Lane and their services. From the very start, it became clear that they are unreliable and unprofessional. Despite their initial promises of support and fair compensation for referring authors, I was left without what was promised to me. I fulfilled my part of the agreement, but they failed to deliver on their end, and their customer service was virtually non-existent when I reached out for assistance.
The lack of professionalism and follow-through has been incredibly frustrating. After exhausting all attempts to resolve the issue directly with them, I was left with no choice but to file a formal complaint with the FTC. This experience has been nothing short of a nightmare, and I would strongly advise anyone considering working with Book Writers Lane to think twice. They do not keep their promises, and their failure to provide proper customer service is absolutely unacceptable. I will never recommend this company to anyone, and I hope others avoid making the same mistake I did.
I can write volumes about Book Writing Lane's deceit. Here are a few key points:
June 4,2024: Contracted with Book Writing Lane. Robert Finch, Head of Marketing and Publishing, claims he is a published author and would send me copies of his books. I never received any of his books.
August 29,2024: Robert Finch called me to say he had taken my book to Netflix, and they wanted it for a movie. Since I did not give permission to Finch to share my work, to do so would be illegal. Thus, if he didn't share it with Netflix, he was lying to me.
Finch wanted me to sign a $25,000.00 contract to hire a scriptwriter for the Netflix production.
August 30,2024: This was the last time I spoke with Robert Finch. My husband was involved in this final conversation.
When I declined the Netflix deal, Solomon John, Manager of Products, would not take "no" for an answer and tried to change my mind for over a week.
I found Robert Finch's obituary. He died on September 30,2024, at the age of 81. When I mentioned this to Solomon John, I was told RF had passed away. I wonder why Robert Finch is still on BWL 's website.
I informed Solomon we will no longer be working with BWL and, as they guaranteed 100% satisfaction, I expected a refund.
January 2,2025: Harvey Green offered a 'partial refund of $2,000 as a gesture of goodwill'.
February 6,2025: I have not received a penny.
Book Writing Lane is more than just a service; they're storytellers! Their words did more than merely narrate; they created a clear picture of my thoughts. I am genuinely grateful for their assistance.
Their thoughtful and experienced editors are individually assigned to meet our needs. Book writing lane always keep the big SUCCESSFUL.
Hey Willis L,
Thank you for sharing your prior experience with Book Writing Lane. We are honored to see your satisfaction and wish for a healthy relationship with you in the near future.
Best Regards,
Team Book Writing Lane.
Book writing lane elevate our writing aspirations, offering exceptional book writing services. Their creative team captured the essence of our book and translated it into a visually captivating cover.
Hey Jeffrey R,
Thank you for sharing your prior experience with Book Writing Lane. We are honored to see your satisfaction and wish for a healthy relationship with you in the near future.
Best Regards,
Team Book Writing Lane.
Book Writing Lane made publishing my book a breeze. They guided me through the entire process, from formatting to distribution. My book is now out in the world!
Hey Irriua L,
Thank you for sharing your prior experience with Book Writing Lane. We are honored to see your satisfaction and wish for a healthy relationship with you in the near future.
Best Regards,
Team Book Writing Lane.
Book Writing Lane's Proofreading service has been a lifesaver for us. Their attention to detail and keen eye for errors have ensured that our manuscripts are polished and error free. We appreciate their thorough proofreading process and the peace of mind it brings, knowing our work is error-free and ready for publishing.
Hey Chris J,
Thank you for sharing your prior experience with Book Writing Lane. We are honored to see your satisfaction and wish for a healthy relationship with you in the near future.
Best Regards,
Team Book Writing Lane.
The proofreading service at Book Writing Lane is impeccable. They caught even the tiniest errors in my manuscript, ensuring a polished and error-free final product. I can confidently say that my book is now in its best possible form, thanks to their thorough proofreading.
Hey Mike M,
Thank you for sharing your prior experience with Book Writing Lane. We are honored to see your satisfaction and wish for a healthy relationship with you in the near future.
Best Regards,
Team Book Writing Lane.
Their team guided me through every step, from formatting to distribution. Thanks to them, my book is now available worldwide. If you're looking for a seamless publishing experience, this is the team to trust.
Hey Isaac G,
Thank you for sharing your prior experience with Book Writing Lane. We are honored to see your satisfaction and wish for a healthy relationship with you in the near future.
Best Regards,
Team Book Writing Lane.
I've been using Book Writing lane for my education and daycare content, and I'm thrilled with the engaging content they create. Their writing has helped me create educational and informative content for young minds.
Hey Andrea M,
Thank you for sharing your prior experience with Book Writing Lane. We are honored to see your satisfaction and wish for a healthy relationship with you in the near future.
Best Regards,
Team Book Writing Lane.


Hey Hectoer K,
Thank you for sharing your prior experience with Book Writing Lane. We are honored to see your satisfaction and wish for a healthy relationship with you in the near future.
Best Regards,
Team Book Writing Lane.