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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and dedication, highlighting their positive impact on the publishing journey. Many people found the product to be well worth the investment, appreciating the final outcome. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with consumers noting the efficiency and ease of their overall experience, often attributing this to exceptional customer service and a smooth user experience. However, some customers also noted issues with communication, mentioning unreturned calls or slow responses. A few people expressed dissatisfaction with the service received, feeling that promises were not met, particularly regarding publication timelines and book formatting. There were also concerns about contract terms and recurring costs, which some reviewers found to be a burden.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am working with Spines to publish my second book. Why? Because my first publisher over charged me and did little to help me. Spines publisher associate Yanina, has been extremely helpful. If i h... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Spines books was a good one. I had an excellent account manager, Florencia. She was amazing. I was skeptical because of everything I read online, however, Spines did everything they... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an amazing first time experience due to Mrs. Victoria’s outstanding costumer service! My only concern would be the extended time to process the various stages of publishing your book. I don’t kn... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Natalia Almonacid was the best during the entire process!!! She patiently walked me through the process answer every question honestly. She gave me realistic explanation and area where we where the ti... See more

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Spines - Complete Self Publishing & Book Marketing Platform Spines is the world's most dynamic publishing platform empowering authors through every step of self publishing a book. Our comprehensive book marketing services help authors bring their stories to life and reach readers worldwide. Our Full-Service Publishing Solutions Include: • Professional book cover design that captures your story's essence • Expert book editing services and book proofreading services for polished manuscripts • Ghostwriting services for authors who need content creation support • Audiobook publishing to expand your reach across audio platforms • Easy create ebook tools for digital distribution • Global book distribution to Amazon, iBooks, Google Play, Barnes & Noble, and 20+ major platforms • Author coaching to guide you through the publishing journey • Translation services to reach international markets • Copyright guidance and protection With our dedicated world-class production managers, you'll enjoy a stress-free publishing experience from manuscript to market. Our affordable pricing includes access to all publishing services, royalty management, and reader connection tools. Whether you're a first-time author or seasoned professional, Spines streamlines the complex publishing process. Create printed books, eBooks, or audiobooks with complete creative control and professional support. Join thousands of successful authors who've chosen Spines as their trusted publishing partner. Start your publishing journey today and transform your manuscript into a professionally published book.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

811 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paula Bordunale who edited my book for Publication

Paula Bordunale who edited my book for Spines is simply Awesome!

She is extremely talented as an editor and works so hard to make sure the author is not just happy but completely and thoroughly satisfied in every aspect of what you poured your life into and cared so much for.

She is kind, caring and extremely articulate. Her ability to solve every issue or problem to satisfaction is great but unlike many others, she never assumes ... she always checks to make sure it was resolved to 100% of your expectations.

Simply stated, you will never find a better editor for anything you are working on and i highly recommend her to everyone.

Mark Henschen

Retired President and Publisher
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, Arizona

March 24, 2026
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Thank you so much, Mark, for this incredible feedback! We’re proud to have Paula on the team, and it means a lot to hear how much her care and dedication impacted your experience! 🎊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spines Books published my book just as expected. I received my royalties and author copies at a discount just as expected!

Spines Books published my book just as requested. The aesthetics were amazing and Florencia Rodriguez was able to explain the process and guide us every step of the way until the completion of the project. Anything that is perfect requires patience and time. The finished product was priceless!!!

March 23, 2026
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Legacy! We’re thrilled that everything met your expectations and that you had a great experience working with Florencia. 🚀

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Spines books was an overall excellent experience overall!!!

My experience with Spines books was a good one. I had an excellent account manager, Florencia. She was amazing. I was skeptical because of everything I read online, however, Spines did everything they said they would do. The process requires patience, but the overall finished product was well worth the wait and money I spent!!!

February 26, 2026
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Reply from Spines

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the special shout-out to Florencia! We’re so glad we could earn your trust and deliver a finished product that was well worth the investment. 💫

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spines is #1 for getting your book published!

Spines connect you with your own account manager and they support you from start to finish. Antonella was awesome and I was always informed about every detail of my book--which is very important! I would highly recommend for publishing!!

March 22, 2026
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Reply from Spines

Thank you for this wonderful review, Tammy! We're so glad Antonella provided the detailed support and communication you needed throughout the process. 👏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with Belen and Laura has been…

Working with Belen and Laura has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. Their communication is clear, timely, and genuinely thoughtful—something that makes a huge difference, especially as a first-time author. They consistently go above and beyond, anticipating needs, answering questions before they arise, and making the entire process feel seamless. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience working with them.

March 17, 2026
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Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Alyona! We’re so glad Belen and Laura could provide such seamless, thoughtful support for your first book. It was truly our pleasure to help bring your project to life. 🚀

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I give it a 2 because everyone on…

I give it a 2 because everyone on SPINES STAFF try really hard. But English is not their first language. Upon editing they used woke terminology and first person. The only problem is this is a Christian adventure book so I said keep the money and I’ll do it myself. I had written it in third person. Plus they weren’t good with tenses in the English language. I love them to pieces though. They also said I can pay them $500 and they’ll continue after the last contract ended, to market my book. A month ago when my contract ran out I called to pay them $500 to continue. I also wanted to work on another book. No one is returning my calls, I or, if they are, they are not returning my calls.

March 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just wanted to write a quick review…

Just wanted to write a quick review about the excellent help Maurice Basaran has been in helping me understand the process and to define the publishing terms I was unfamiliar with. This is my first attempt at writing and publishing a book. Maurice has been patient and given me direct easy to understand answers to all of my questions.

March 12, 2026
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Reply from Spines

Thank you so much for the kind words about Maurice! It’s an honor to support you on your journey to becoming a first-time author. 🎊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Book Publisher, SPINES PUBLISHING

I am a published author over five times now and a physician who certainly concludes after using Spines Publishing for my latest work, Best Practices Pediatrics, the experience and finished product was both great and excellent! I highly recommend Spines Publishing to any author interested in having his or her work published with excellence!

Charles Raymond Bell, M.D.

March 11, 2026
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Reply from Spines

Thank you for your high praise and for trusting us! As an experienced author and physician, your recommendation means the world to our team. We are honored to have helped you achieve such an excellent result! 📖

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I published my first book with Spines

I published my first book through Spines and it was a great experience. My advisor was Alberto Lara and he was not only a great advisor but someone who I enjoyed working with. I would recommend Spines to anyone looking to publish a book.

March 10, 2026
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Reply from Spines

Wow, thank you Alex! We're so happy to read your review! 🌟

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Regards!

Regards!
To whom it may concern.

I am writing this letter to commend Antonella Mottura and Ela Nazari for their due diligence.
I want to express my most profound gratitude to these two individuals, both of whom have moved on my behalf in a beautiful orchestration of providence regarding the production of my book project.
My journey here at Spines was tumultuous at best, as it did not go as smoothly as I had hoped. Now, having said that, I would not like to rehearse those chains of events. I would rather move forward with my compliments to my two heroes, both Antonela and Ina. I am once again grateful for the professionalism brought to me through the gracious hands of Antonella. She is truly a special gift to Spines. She is, in my humble opinion, an asset to Spines and certainly not a liability. Now, concerning Ela, she truly served as a publication expert for me; she was priceless, priceless because sometimes, in the arena of service, there can be no real comparison.
Thank you, Spine family, for helping me achieve my goals of getting published.
Sincerely,
Mel Reese Saint-Patrick, Sr.

March 10, 2026
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Reply from Spines

Mel, thank you so much for your kind words and for highlighting the exceptional support you received! We are thrilled that their dedication helped turn your journey into a success and that your book project is now a reality. Congratulations on your publication! 🎉

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Spines has so far…

My experience with Spines has so far has been excellent Natalia Almonacid has been very helpful. Being a first-time author, you have no idea of what you do not know. She has been instrumental so far with the process and I highly recommend working with her.

March 10, 2026
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Thank you for your kind words, Bruce! It's wonderful to know we were able to guide you as a first-time author! 📚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely loved my experience…

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely loved my experience with Spines! Alberto Lara, my Account Manager, and the rest of the editing team, helped me through the entire process, making it seamless and amazing. The turnaround time was fast, and the support was top-notch. Highly recommend!"

March 9, 2026
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Reply from Spines

Thank you, Marjorie, for your glowing recommendation! We wish you all the success. 🚀

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sincerely Greatful!

I want to sincerely thank Sabastian Kirzner Schreiber and Lily Almonacid for being incredibly helpful during my first book journey. Their fast responses, patience, and dedication to making sure every question and request was handled with care meant so much. They turned what could have been an overwhelming process into an empowering one. Absolutely deserving of a 5‑star review!

March 6, 2026
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Reply from Spines

Thank you for the lovely feedback! We’re so glad we could make your first book journey a positive and empowering experience! 📚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy steps to follow/Professional Team

Easy steps to follow, very professional project manager hat always followed up to ensure we stayed on the same page and moved forward. Maurice Basaran had helped every step of the way!

March 7, 2026
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Thank you, Stephen, for taking the time to leave such a generous review! 🚀

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Natalia was consistent and kept up with…

Natalia was consistent and kept up with me, reminding me of stuff that I missed and helping me keep up with schedules. She explained the process and clarified how it works. She reassured me and provided clear answers to all my questions. I rate her 10

March 6, 2026
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Reply from Spines

Thank you for sharing your experience, Paul! Wishing you all the success! 🌟

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A forward thinking company

The company had a very forward-thinking approach to publishing. The editing process was easy and effective. My account manager, Alberto, responded quickly and efficiently to all my questions and requests. My book looks really good, and I'm proud of the way it looks!

January 12, 2026
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Reply from Spines

Thank you so much, Bill! We love hearing that you’re proud of how your book turned out. 📖

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sinan Khalid PROFESSIONAL!

Praise to Sinan Khalid. His patience was incredible. His tone was very professional and pleasant. I hope I get to work with him when I publish my second and third book.
Lydia Avant.

March 3, 2026
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Reply from Spines

Thank you, Lydia! We'd be absolutely delighted to help you publish more books! 📚

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