Troubador Publishing Reviews 

Every member of the Troubador team was a pleasure to work with. They resolved any issues that arose at every stage of the books production, very efficiently, and at a very professional level. I have had three books published to date; the last two being with Troubador. I would recommend this company to anyone, especially those who are hoping to publish a book for the first time.

Very efficient and friendly contact with Troubador staff. I was very impressed with their suggestions for both text and cover of my book. Well done.

After failing to attract a literary agent, “there’s no market for God,” I was nearly swallowed up by dubious publishers who dispensed with literary agents, ready to emasculate the author and take control of their precious manuscript.

I then found Troubador where I have remained in control while they have provided expert advice all the way. As a result, the script is much better than it was; the design is striking; and the book is a joy to hold (and I hope read!). Holly Porter and her team have achieved this with a combination of efficiency, flair and friendliness. I am already advising friends who are thinking of going down the Amazon path or any of the other ones who promise much and, from what I hear, deliver not very much, think again!

I've had such a wonderful experience working with Troubador Publishing! Each and every person I've communicated with over the course of producing/publishing my book, has been an amazing professional, always ready to help and answer questions. I can honestly say that the team makes the process as stress-free as possible, it's just been great fun and I'd definitely advise any author looking to self-publish, to consider Troubador! They have met AND exceeded my expectations.

Helpful and professional staff

As a first time author, I have found at every stage of the book production process the Troubador mantra is – Tell us exactly what you want. That’s what we’re here for. Troubador cultivates a relationship which is person-centred, author-centred, which engenders a growing confidence that this is truly “my book.” Each stage is explained in advance by a Production Controller who has personal oversight and liaises with the author. My numerous email queries received “same day” response, and next working day, or if needed, phoned me. The design team produced a stunning cover design which involved an original solution to a problem which they had never done before. Transition to different production teams has been seamless, faultless. From January 2024 my publication date will be 28th August. Troubador commitment to the author is outstanding. I wholeheartedly recommend Troubadour to any aspiring author.

Publishing a book with Troubador has been a good experience. I have previously published books in the USA and Canada with different publishers as well as authoring, managing and publishing over 15 prospectuses during my professional career. My book, How Great Thinkers transformed our Ideas, concerns the History of Ideas and Science with over 1000 footnotes, an 1100 entry index, over 26 colour plates and over 10 diagrams – a complex challenging job for a publisher. Be that as it may Troubador managed these challenges seamlessly and professionally with good support along the way. This understates the effort as some severe challenges were met with a cool ‘can do’ approach to fix each problem. I was particularly impressed with the multifunctional team approach which synchronizes the publishing process. To take one aspect, Troubador strongly support the important marketing function. (Other companies provide only light ‘tick the box’ services such as including your book in wholesale catalogues.) Troubador’s facility to arrange sales representation bolsters this support. For example, they provide marketing lectures and your own allocated marketing manager. I think it was great that, at the end of one marketing lecture, the Troubador authors said to each other ‘ good bye and good luck’ (!) to solidify a type of de facto ‘Troubador Community of Authors’. I also see the Troubador ‘partnership publishing’ model as an incentive for success because if they contribute to your success they share in that success. Overall Troubador have been reliable, supportive and friendly in providing a professional service.

Troubador offer a comprehensive service to take an author's manuscript from draft through to a fully published book. The process was explained clearly throughout, with detailed printed material to accompany the helpful staff. Self-publishing can feel a daunting task, but Troubador made the whole experience painless - I highly recommend them!

For me I found the whole experience of publishing my work with troubador straightforward and hassle free. They help you every step of the way. And for me lacking the knowledge or the time, they supply a great service in every aspect of the publishing process. Whenever l have dealt with any of the staff they have been polite and helpful.

As a 'first time' author, taking my work from a draft form and recycling it into a novel has been an amazing ride. Troubador took me through a labyrinth of steps - all choreographed by Beth Archer, for whom I am indebted too. I never envisioned the hard part - not in the writing - the first go, but everything that followed. I would have been lost. Beth and the Troubador Team held my hand, and put up with my own eccentricities, not least the multiple emails - in which I would suddenly think of something in the middle of my night - and make a change or modification to an edit. I swore to myself on many occasions - on just why I need to go through such an exacting process as a copy edit and final proofread - only to be wonderfully surprised at the quality of the contribution. And now - with novel in hand - I could not be more pleased. I am now working on my second novel - and without hesitation will go with Troubador. I should add that I commute between Laos and Thailand. Troubador was so accommodating to the time differences.

Working with Troubador Publishing has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my professional life. From the very first email and phone call to the book’s production and distribution, the staff have been extremely competent, polite, positive and unerring in their dedication to the project.
Not only is the customer-care exemplary, but also the quality of the work at each stage has been outstanding.
Troubador is a professional and reliable partner; a company without equal in self-publishing.
I highly recommend Troubador.

As part of the agreement for publishing my book Troubadour set up my website (robertkeable.co.uk) which has proved a huge success and played a major role in developing my lecturing career to go alongside my writing.

Troubadour were fantastic at every level - i couldn't recommend them enough

It's taken several years, with interludes, to meet an ambition of mine, to write a book, a fictional story, based on factual events.
I was a novice at the outset and still remain utterly transfixed with the different facets of publishing, it's a complicated world. I was rather like a rabbit coming out his dark burrow for the first time and being confronted with the outside world.
The help and guidance provided by everyone at Troubador Publishing has been first rate, patient, professional, approachable and empathetic.

I published my story Misguided Attraction with Troubador and really enjoyed the experience. They kept me up to date, were very friendly and helpful.

I was pretty much a bundle of anxiety about self publishing. I thought it would be complicated and expensive. I’m not very tech savvy, and I was worried about my role in the process…
Troubadour were fantastic. I could speak to the friendly staff whenever worries raised their stressful heads. No problem was too small. It wasn’t complicated, it was easy. It wasn’t expensive. There were no hidden costs, and I was clearly told what I was paying for at every stage.
I’ll be publishing my second book with Troubadour. Thank you.

Got the best service ever,I am especially grateful for the way everything was handled. writing my second book and I cannot wait to use them again, Thank you Troubador publishing.

Troubador have helped me at every stage of becoming a published author. They provided copy editing, helping me get my designs to work, producing a beautiful looking book that I can be proud of, as well providing help with the marketing and promotion. Everyone I've worked with, Holly, Jonathan, Sophie and Andrea have been professional, helpful and it always felt like they were/are in my corner. I highly recommend Troubador to budding authors.

Troubador Publishing assisted with my self publishing journey from start to finish, making it an enjoyable and exciting experience for a first timer. I would 100% recommend them.

I wanted to take the time to acknowledge everyone’s strong skill set and professionalism, which resulted in a seamless and extremely positive experience.

We are delighted with the printed and e-book versions of the book and how they look and feel.

I’ll make sure I recommend you to anyone I know looking to self-publish – a real-added value and you feel truly supported throughout.