Panda Publishing Agency UK Clarifies Self-Publishing Services Amid Industry Confusion

Panda Publishing Agency UK explains how its author-centric self-publishing service works, emphasizing ownership, transparency, and professional support for independent authors.

on Feb 12, 2026

Panda Publishing Agency UK Clarifies Self-Publishing Services Amid Industry Confusion

Panda Publishing Agency, based in the UK, has issued a comprehensive explanation of their model of self-publishing due to general online confusion and information requests regarding the authenticity of self-publishing agencies. This is especially true for authors who are searching for answers to the question of whether the self-publishing services available to them are a “scam” or if Panda Publishing is a legitimate partner to bring their books to market.

"The company maintains its position as a service-based self-publishing company. It provides professional support for independent authors while offering them complete ownership of the material. Unlike traditional publishing companies, we do not acquire the rights of the author. Instead, the author only has to pay a one-time charge for the services rendered."

According to the agency, the services offered are “completely optional and customized, and each project is covered by a contract, so each client knows exactly what's included, and exactly how much it costs.” Services offered range from proofreading, editing, and formatting to cover design, illustration, and marketing.

Panda Publishing Agency UK said it has helped publish and promote over 400 titles across genres, with books available on major platforms like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Google Books.

The press release also discussed some of the common misinformation about self-publishing: "Most people think that self-publishing authors handle all the technical work themselves, but in fact, many authors now hire freelance or firm-based professional service providers." It underscored that when self-publishing, an author is their own publisher and that "outsourcing getting help is no different from hiring in assistance and doesn't impinge on any areas of creative control or rights."

Panda Publishing made a point of explaining that paying for professional services up front to publish materials just followed the execution in many creative areas, including editing, designing, printing, and marketing, and in no way guaranteed bestseller status or commercial success since the results will depend on the genre, market conditions, and authors' promotion.

To reinforce transparency, the agency referred interested authors to public testimonials and samples of already-published titles on its website, showcasing both its work and author satisfaction.