Troubador Publishing Avis 

As a first-time author, navigating the publishing world was both thrilling and daunting—especially with a book that posed unique challenges not only in terms of its subject matter but also in its layout and overall design. I could not have asked for a better publishing partner than Troubador.

From the very beginning, the team impressed me with their professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care for the integrity of my work. Their attention to detail, thoughtful guidance, and creative support turned what could have been an overwhelming process into a deeply rewarding experience.

I am especially grateful to Carolina, Beth, and Jonathan, whose expertise, patience, and encouragement made all the difference. They listened, advised, and worked with incredible dedication to bring my vision to life—something I will always remember and appreciate.

Thank you to the entire Troubador team for helping me bring my first book into the world with such grace and excellence.

The production team was very helpful and responded quickly to any queries I had. Now that the production is completed it the success of the marketing effort remains to be seen.

I certaily made the right choice when opting for troubador to publish my childrens book.The whole team were helpful and professional and with me every step of the way. I am so happy with the finished result the book is of high quality and something I can be proud of. I would not hesitate to recommend this company they were a pleasure to work with and everything was so stress free.
Also a lovely touch at the end when the book was finished a hand written card from all the team members I had worked with and a personal message from everyone of them. Thanks Troubador I have a few more books in the pipeline and I will definitely be using your services :)

Publishing is complex. Very complex. Rather than researching how to self-publish myself for hours on end, I used Troubador to a great effect. And they had a lot of patience in dealing with my queries, and my wishlists. I think it was a shrewd investment on my part.

I'm writing this on my book's release day. I now have paperback copies, e-books, a website and sales happening. All thanks to Troubador. Having a quality finished product and engaging website is already reaping rewards in terms of interest and readership. People are taking me seriously as an author. I'd like to thank everyone at Troubador. I'm particularly recommending their illustration service and Troubador Websites.

I have just published my first novel through Troubador. The world of publishing is quite an eye-opener when you have no experience of the literary world however Troubador made the journey as smooth as possible. You hear quite a lot of negativity about hybrid publishing, and certain publishers, but I am so glad I went with Troubador. Thank you to all the team for their great support.

I can't speak highly enough of the service provided by Troubador. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and everything was done in a very timely fashion. Everyone I dealt with in every department was both helpful and professional. I would certainly recommend Troubador to other authors.

I have been with Troubador since 2018 and just published my 4th crime thriller with them. I thoroughly researched for a publisher I could work with for the first in my series, and quickly knew I'd found the right company. Every step is laid out in detail, the communication is brilliant, there is so much choice regarding their various services, (not a one size fits all approach at all), and I get the choice to title my books, design all my covers, and even state the font and size of text. The result is always, always, exactly what I had in my head and my heart, proven yet again by the fabulous quality paperbacks I had delivered of 'Fire & Ice' for my events, only a few days ago. I honestly wouldn't go anywhere else.

In choosing a self-publisher it was obvious that Troubador was the most professional of those I reviewed. It turned out to be the right choice, particularly as a first-time author. I received excellent service and guidance throughout and would certainly recommend them, and use them again.

I could not have wished for more help or guidance during the self publishing of my first novel. There is little more I can say.

As a first time author I was a little worried about the complexities of self publishing. I'm so glad that I put my trust in Troubador. The team have been very supportive and a pleasure to work with, guiding me through the stages and keeping me informed throughout. I have been very impressed with the range of services they offer, including the comprehensive marketing tools. I was delighted with the cover design and it's been a truly memorable week to hold the first copies of the book in my hand. I would recommend Troubador to anyone considering the self publishing route.

I approached Troubador to publish my debut novel after a recommendation from a friend, and I could not be happier with the service. From the general guidance, to cover design, to layout, to website - every aspect of the process (so far) has been top quality. And every member of the team with whom I’ve come into contact has been brilliant. If I ever write a sequel, I shall have no hesitation in approaching them again.

I had previously been scammed by an American firm - Bookwritingfounders. The difference in Troubador's approach was immediately apparent, friendly, efficient, hard-working, great to respond to queries by phone or email. And you don't pay until AFTER you have received services! I can't thank them enough from rescuing me form a dire situation.

My first self publishing experience. Troupador were efficient and welcoming in every department. The cover design was superb and the web site is developing into a real eye catching and hopefully great selling point. Thank you!

The professionalism and support of Troubador was invaluable in creating a quality publication that has elicited extremely positive, unsolicited feedback from readers.
Self publishing is a big step for any aspiring author to embark upon but I can honestly recommend the firm to anyone who is considering publishing their work.
Every aspect of the production process was delivered par excellence.

I have written my first novel at 73. I only wanted to share it with friends and family but I wanted a book I could be proud of. Troubadour was very clear and pleasant to deal with and the whole process was stress free and efficient.Thank you.

Mixed feelings. Regarding the production 5/5, I provided professionally designed artwork for the cover, the copy edit was good and the book was well produced and professional looking. It is vanity publishing, and expensive. I was disappointed with the marketing team, but reflecting back, this was my ego, expecting a best-seller from a decent but not outstanding novel. They did manage to get me an interview with BBC local radio station but apart from that, I got no sales from them and would have been better off spending the money (thousands) on social media ads. If you have written a book and cannot get a traditional publishing contract (like 99% of us) and lack the technical ability to produce it yourself, then this company will offer you the joy of seeing your work in print, and it is done well. But it's unlikely you will recoup anywhere near your costs in sales. And it is a lot of money. Also, read the small print if you have a production run, as there are storage charges for unsold books. I sold about 300 copies largely through my own marketing efforts (expensive FB ads), but ended up having several hundred books shredded to avoid the cost of storing them after a period. In retrospect, I should have opted for the print-on-demand. If you accept this is vanity publishing and have realistic expectations, this company is the one to go for. There are lots of sharks in this market preying on people's dreams, but Matador are a bona-fide company.

Troubador was a good choice for me. The writing was down to me. But I didn't know how to do anything else. My novel, Nina and the Orange Dog, has drawn praise for the high production values and the ease of ordering from bookshops and libraries. These things matter when you are asking people to spend their money on your book. If you don't want to wait years for an agent to tout your book around traditional publishers and believe in your work (and can afford it), then give it a try. It probably won't make you rich but it is very satisfying seeing your idea for a novel find its way into the world. Everything happens by email but they come across as nice people. They are quick to upload reviews to the website too, which is a bonus.

My experience with Troubadour Publishing, U.K. was a disaster. I supplied my own art work for the book cover and they still managed to take three months time to return the front cover. I did not receive a completed spine or back cover of the book, even though I paid for that service. The agent that was assigned to my manuscript project would communicate with me via email only and it seemed as though she had a belligerent attitude toward my manuscript, or she just didn't like what I wrote. I mention that because I wanted to add to the manuscript and I was told repeatedly not at this time, maybe later. Also, their agent continually pushed back the print date of the book until I got frustrated and attempted to cancel the contract. That agent would not confirm the cancellation of the contract, so I had to contact management to confirm the cancellation.
They have no oversight or management of the person they assign the task of assisting you with publishing your book. Don't believe their customer ratings, because their service is poor, they just want your money.

The people were professional and very helpful. I have not seen the physical book so cannot comment further at this stage.