We know why you’re asking this question. The self-publishing industry has a real trust problem, there are companies out there that take an author’s money and disappear, use stolen book covers, and post fake testimonials. If you’re doing your research before choosing a publisher, that’s exactly what you should be doing, and we’d rather you check us out thoroughly than take our word for anything.
So instead of just telling you we’re legitimate, here’s what you can verify yourself, and how.
Our Business Registration
Pacific Publishing is a registered business. Our Business Registration Number is 15892153. You can look this up independently through the relevant public business registry, we’d rather you confirm it yourself than simply trust a number on our website.
Our D-U-N-S Number
We also hold a D-U-N-S Number, 136995456, verified through Dun & Bradstreet, the standard used to verify legitimate businesses globally. This is public record and searchable.
Our Published Books
Every book we’ve published is listed on Amazon under our name as the publisher. We encourage you to search any title featured on our site and confirm it yourself on the Amazon product page. If we’re not listed as the publisher, that’s worth questioning, but you’ll find that we are.
Our Author Testimonials
The testimonials on our site include real authors and real book titles, not vague quotes attached to stock photos. We’d encourage you to look up the authors and their books independently.
What We’re Doing to Be More Transparent
We take feedback about industry trust issues seriously, and we’ve made changes to how we present information on our site, including being clearer about our fee structure rather than leading with broad claims, and making sure our support options don’t rely on tactics associated with less scrupulous publishers.
Our Honest Advice, Even If You Don’t Choose Us
Whether you work with us or not, do this before signing with any publishing company:
- Verify their books on Amazon under their name
- Ask for a business registration number and D-U-N-S Number
- Check that their address matches across their website and social media
- Look for testimonials with full names and identifiable book titles
- Be skeptical of “100% royalties” claims, retailers and distributors always take a share
As Seen On
We believe trust is earned through transparency, not just claims. That’s why we write openly — on our own platforms and elsewhere, about what authors should look for when choosing a self-publishing partner, including the exact standards we hold ourselves to.
Here’s some of our recent writing on the topic:
How to Tell If a Self-Publishing Company Is Legit (Before You Sign Anything) A practical breakdown of the red flags every author should check before signing with any publisher.
5 Questions Every Author Should Ask Before Hiring a Self-Publishing Company Five direct questions that filter out almost every bad actor in the self-publishing industry.
The Author’s Due-Diligence Checklist: Vetting a Publisher Before You Sign A step-by-step guide to verifying a publisher’s legitimacy, business registration, testimonials, and more.
Publishing Scams Are Everywhere Right Now, Here’s What We Check A quick-reference checklist for spotting common publishing scam tactics.
We built this page because we’d rather earn your trust with facts you can check yourself than ask you to take a leap of faith. If you have questions about anything here, reach out to us directly we’re happy to answer them.
FAQs
Is Pacific Publishing a legitimate company?
Yes. Pacific Publishing is a registered business (Registration No. 15892153) and holds a verified D-U-N-S Number (136995456) through Dun & Bradstreet. Both are publicly searchable, and we encourage every prospective author to confirm them independently before signing anything.
Why is Pacific Publishing listed on some scam-alert or watchdog sites?
The self-publishing industry has a genuine trust problem, and some watchdog lists flag companies based on general industry patterns rather than a specific verified complaint against that company. We take this seriously, which is why we publish our registration number, D-U-N-S Number, and verified author testimonials openly rather than asking you to take our word for it.
Do authors keep 100% of their royalties with Pacific Publishing?
Our fee structure is explained clearly during onboarding, before any payment is made. As with any publisher, retailers and distributors take their standard share, and we’re upfront about this rather than leading with broad claims.
Can I verify Pacific Publishing’s published books myself?
Yes. Every book we’ve published is listed on Amazon under Pacific Publishing as the publisher. Search any title featured on our site and confirm it directly on the Amazon product page.
Are Pacific Publishing’s testimonials real?
Yes. Our testimonials include real authors and identifiable book titles, not generic quotes attached to stock photos. We encourage you to look up the authors and their books independently.
What should I check before signing with any self-publishing company, not just Pacific Publishing?
Verify their books on Amazon under their name, ask for a business registration number and D-U-N-S Number, confirm their address matches across their website and social media, look for testimonials with full names and identifiable titles, and be skeptical of any “100% royalties” claim without a fee explanation.