Authors paid hundreds to Patrick White Publishing, but allege 'crap' service and AI art
Authors are accusing Patrick White Publishing of providing poor service, using AI-generated art, and misrepresenting their business credentials. The literary estate of the late author Patrick White has also demanded the company stop using his name.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing issue of predatory vanity publishing practices and the ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in creative services.
An AI-generated promotional image for Patrick White Publishing. ( Patrick White Publishing )
Despite positive online reviews, authors have accused Patrick White Publishing of poor quality service and pushing them into removing negative comments.
The company is also charging authors hundreds of dollars for AI-generated illustrations, and is using an Australian Business Number belonging to an unrelated company.
While Patrick White Publishing does not claim association with the late Australian author, the literary estate of Patrick White has asked the company to stop using the name.
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The author from Mudgee in New South Wales had been submitting her dark fantasy manuscript to traditional publishing houses when she stumbled upon a Facebook advertisement for Patrick White Publishing.
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