Testimonials

"Cognella has a golden team. I have been truly amazed and impressed by how responsive and skilled everyone is. The entire process was well guided by each editor who is excellent in communicating their expectations, providing support, and helping problem-solve. Working with Cognella has been one of the best decisions I've ever made, especially as a first-time editor."

"My experience in working with Cognella was exceptionally good -- from manuscript development through all aspects of production."

"Every single person that I dealt with at Cognella was responsive, skilled, and helpful. The Cognella team worked together efficiently at all stages of book development and publication, and this honestly was the smoothest and most pleasant publishing process I have every experienced."

"I can't thank the team at Cognella enough for all the guidance that they provided during the text creation process. The entire staff is exceptional. Truly without peer!"

"Cognella is the best publisher that I've ever worked with!"

"It is a genuine pleasure to work with the Cognella publishing team, from beginning to end. They are professional, technically knowledgeable, and personable."

"Cognella provides authors with the utmost of professionalism and quality delivery of their work."

"You can rest assured that your book is in excellent hands and will be handled with utmost professionalism and high standards."

"Everything was on time, and they always made good suggestions."

"Cognella Academic Publishing has an exceptional mission that results in exceptional learning materials. Working with their staff of editors and graphic designers is a supportive, gratifying experience." 

"This was my first book project, and Cognella provided support and guidance at every step along the way!"

"Todd Armstrong and the entire Cognella team were fantastic. I am so thankful for their support and encouragement."

"Authors can expect their book will receive first-class treatment from conception to production, quality that they and especially their students will appreciate."

"My experience in working with Cognella was exceptionally good -- from manuscript development through all aspects of production."

"From start to finish, Cognella was there to help me through the process. I felt like we were a team, and they provided timely feedback and information that was critical to the success of the published product. I appreciated the collaborative nature of our relationship, and I will definitely seek them out for other publishing opportunities."

"When you publish with Cognella, you work with a team of professionals who help you every step of the way."

"The staff members at Cognella are very professional and knowledgeable in their respective areas of expertise."

"We liked the freedom to write the book we wanted to develop. Suggestions were limited and we appreciated the trust given to us as authors of the book after having taught the course Spanish Pronunciation for more than a decade… Feedback and support was constant throughout the publishing process. [Cognella has] multiple professionals devoted to help you during the various steps of the production."

"Cognella's team guided my book - from inspiration to publication - in a warm, engaging, and empowering relationship. I found their suggestions to be thought-provoking and impacting the book in a favorable way. I never felt pressured or badgered about my project. I felt like my book was the only project being worked on during the entire process - a really wonderful experience."

"Overall, a great experience at each stage - from conception to production. The team at Cognella is informative, helpful, and encouraging throughout the process."

"The entire Cognella team has consistently been delightful to work with on all four of my recent books! They are exceptionally professional, courteous, flexible, and committed to quality, all while being great at keeping the projects on time and the books affordable for our students, clients, and readers."

"The team at Cognella was exceptionally supportive of our authors and editors. We had such a positive experience publishing with them that we are doing so again with another project."

"My experience with Cognella was very gratifying. Cognella is very impressive from an academic standpoint as well as from a professional one. The whole team is very talented!"

"Cognella is a most reliable and responsible publisher with a dedicated team that is the most professional in their field."

"From the first step to seeing the book on the shelf, Cognella Publishing is as passionate about making your passion and vision a reality as you are."

"Publishing with Cognella is a wonderful experience. Their staff is highly quality, listen to feedback, and work closely with you."

"Working with Cognella is an author's dream from start to end. Your work will receive the attention it deserves to be successful, students will learn, and you will be very satisfied you chose Cognella."

"From beginning to end, my experience with Cognella was excellent. Our editor, Todd Armstrong, and the entire team at Cognella exceeded all my expectations. The process was fantastic!"

"Cognella has made the publication process smooth and seamless. They are a highly skilled group of professionals, willing and waiting to guide authors through the often daunting process of publishing."

"Working with Cognella has been an amazing experience. After being initially intimidated as a first-time writer, the team immediately put me at ease with the entire process."

"I never would have started this textbook project on my own. I’m grateful to the acquisitions editor for reaching out to begin the conversation."

"We have worked with other publishers in the discipline on this project and others. At every stage of the process, the dedicated people at Cognella exceeded our expectations and treated us with care, compassion, and respect. We could not be more pleased with the process and the final product."

"Cognella team members were engaged and supportive every step of our production process. I appreciated the care and commitment to creating a positive experience for authors. Publishing a book with Cognella made the process doable, and fun."

"Anytime I can publish with the team at Cognella, I will. From working with Vice President of Editorial Kassie Graves to the graphics department down to sales everyone at Cognella is professional, attentive, and cares as much about my project as I do!"

"Working with the Cognella team has made writing and publishing my book very easy and a pleasant experience." 

"Publishing with Cognella has been the best thing we could have done with the 9th edition of our book."

"I chose Cognella for this project due to their personal customer service team and related initiatives, while also offering a valuable online active learning platform for additional textbook resources (required these days)."

"My experience with publishing with Cognella was superior from beginning to end. I highly recommend them, and I look forward to publishing my work with them again in the future. Each and every person I worked with was outstanding and so professional and good at what they do!"

"Working with Cognella made editing my first book a positive experience!"

"Cognella's pricing is fantastic and in today's market and with different university demands, it makes a huge difference."

"We found the Cognella group to be supportive, adaptable, and efficient. We thoroughly enjoyed the development process and the outcome of this project."

"Cognella made publishing the second edition of our edited book much more professional and manageable than the first edition (created with a different publisher). I felt supported and that I could trust Cognella's professionals to deliver on their end of the project. If you are looking for a fair and responsive publisher to work with, Cognella is your BEST choice!"

"My experience with the Cognella team at every level of text production was AWESOME!!"

"The friendly, helpful, and professional staff at Cognella are a pleasure to work with. They have published two of my books so far and are working with me on a third. I could not imagine a more talented team."

"Cognella honored my vision of the textbook while also serving as a sounding board to help me enhance it in various ways. Their flexibility gave me leeway to make changes along the way, but they still kept me on schedule throughout the process. I would definitely work with Cognella again." 

"The thoughtfulness, support, and attention to detail from Cognella was second to none. I remained committed to the process because Cognella was committed to me."

"The staff at Cognella were supportive, responsive, and helpful during each step of the process. Thanks to them the production of our book was swift and easy!"

"Authors need Cognella as their publisher."

"The editors were very supportive through every step of the process."

"Working with Cognella was very easy! From the first discussion to getting copies of our finalized book--everything was very clear."

"Working with Cognella was a great experience. This was my first book and thanks to the great support from an amazing Cognella team I was able to proudly complete a great book well within the deadline." 

"The team at Cognella is highly professional, kind, and remarkably patient."

"I have now produced two text books published by Cognella Academic Publishing. With both books the process was careful, detailed, and professional. The editors and layout personnel were supportive throughout. I highly recommend Cognella to whoever is thinking about publishing an academically oriented text."

"The team at Cognella supported my co-author and me throughout the entire process. I had not published an edited book prior to working with Cognella, and they made the process clear and manageable. I especially appreciate the team's responsiveness, both in timing and in quality, to all our questions throughout the process."

"Cognella's staff was outstanding in helping me to get my book published. They are just wonderful!"

“My experience with the Cognella team was outstanding. As a first time author, I was relieved to be able to work closely with editors every step of the way. They provided invaluable advice about constructing a textbook, not to mention editing suggestions to perfect the style. Equally important, the team always responded to my queries promptly; practiced an ethos of flexibility about the evolution of my book project; and showed an understanding when life's glitches interfered with the timeline. In short, I had the good fortune of working with professionals who also were thoughtful humans who seemed to believe in the importance of sharing a love of learning through books!”

“Publishing with Cognella has been an exceptionally smooth and positive experience from first contact through to marketing the finished product. The whole team is absolutely amazing!”

“This was the easiest publication experience I have had in the course of having written four editions of this textbook. Cognella's professional approaches were wonderful. They are up front about what and when and how they want things, and that helps an author stay on track. From start to finish - and that includes the post-finishing experience - they are the best! If you are thinking about writing a book, Cognella should be who you approach first.”

“Publishing with Cognella was a very smooth, professional experience. Each person we worked with along the way was extremely helpful and willing to answer any questions we had about our project.”

“The Cognella team provided an exceptional level of support in the development and production of our book.”

"Working with a small company that offers immediate and professional collaboration is an experience every writer should be afforded, and Cognella provides just that! Great company, professional staff, outstanding experience for a writer."

"I found all my interactions with the Cognella professional staff from signing editor to copyediting to be excellent, efficient, and prompt; it made my work as the single editor of a reader much easier knowing I had the staff working with me and assisting me throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Cognella to any aspiring author or editor."

“I have worked with several publishing companies and Cognella was by far the easiest with which to work.”

“Cognella is helpful, efficient, and has reasonable timelines.  I will definitely publish with them again.”

"I am a textbook author/co-editor and routinely work with a number of publishing houses in conjunction with bringing my textbooks into new editions. I can honestly say that Cognella is one of the very best publishers I have ever worked with in the process of doing a new textbook or revised edition of a textbook. From the post-publication review to brainstorming with my editor about changes and additions and all through the production process, Cognella's team was helpful, timely, and creative. The book I just revised for Cognella, the eighth edition of Introduction to the Counseling Profession, has color, a consistent format, and photos. The format and content will invite adoptions and the readership will enjoy the reading and learning process. I recommend Cognella without reservation!"

“The Cognella team provided guidance and patience for this first-time author.”

“My experience with Cognella has been very positive. Everyone I had contact with were attentive and responsive, but they didn't try to micromanage me. My book got out into the classroom with a minimum of worry and bother.”

“As a publisher, Cognella is supportive and helpful throughout the entire process. Responses to questions are answered quickly and help is available every step of the way. What can seem to be a daunting process is not, as Cognella partners exceptionally with the author.”

“I have published over 40 academic/professional texts with more than a dozen major publishing houses. With that as context, my multiple experiences with Kassie Graves and the team at Cognella has been the most rewarding and satisfying to date. I am proud of being among the Cognella family of authors and academicians.”

"Cognella's system offers a process that is clear and filled with information. The support structure is excellent, and the enthusiasm and politeness go a long way."

“I wasn't sure what to expect when I first responded to an email from Cognella, but it turned out to be a wonderful experience with individuals who are great at what they do and who trusted my decisions for choice of content. I hope to be able to develop additional titles with Cognella in the future.”

“The Cognella staff were responsive and supportive, and everything went very smoothly. I love the way the final product looks! I’ve had an exceedingly positive experience with Cognella and have recommended the company to many colleagues.”

"The team at Cognella is wonderful to work with. They respond to any questions or concerns in a timely manner and are flexible if issues come up. They are always professional and produced a terrific text for my students!!"

“Working with Cognella was quite the experience. The entire production team, from start to finish, provided exceptional support. Everyone was very helpful, dedicated, and made the author feel like they are the only one they are working with.”

“Cognella is the place to publish for highly professional, cordial, and efficient collaboration!”

“Cognella staff have been extremely helpful and attentive to my questions, and the quality of the published book exceeded my expectations!”

“My experience with Cognella was that they were patient, supportive, and did a great job. The book took me longer than anticipated, but they never pressured me and the extra time allowed for a better product.”

“From start to finish and top to bottom, the Cognella team exceeds expectations. They are responsive, supportive, and helpful. I cannot imagine a more positive publishing experience. You can tell every member of the team really cares about their authors and creating quality content for students.”

“I felt like an equal partner in the process of writing and publishing my book. My opinion mattered and was never dismissed. The Cognella staff is professional, considerate, and detail oriented. With the right project, I would definitely partner with Cognella again in the future.”

“The presence of an editor trained in pedagogy took my textbook to a higher level. We worked together to examine how readers would approach the structure of each chapter, rather than just worrying about content.”

"Cognella Academic Publishing worked directly with me to create the textbook I imagined for my introductory architecture course. The plethora of diagrams and color images I incorporated into the book required the close attention of Cognella's editorial and graphic design teams. They were attentive to detail, flexible, and expeditious. The result is a clearly written and lushly illustrated text that resonates with students and accommodates their diverse learning needs."

“I am grateful for the support I received from the Cognella Academic Publishing team on the first edition of School Counseling and Counselor Intervention. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to my publishing team for their continued support.”

“The publishing process has been smooth and professional every step of the way. The staff at Cognella are competent, professional, and a pleasure to work with.”

“The Cognella team is both professional and personal at the same time. They were more than willing to answer any and every question I asked. Great work, team.”

“A fantastic team assisted me through every phase of the publication process. I couldn’t be more delighted.”

“The Cognella team is very professional and will make your project a high priority. You will be proud of the finished product!”

"The team at Cognella are professionals through and through. They provide exceptional resources, share strength-based feedback, and allow you freedom in the writing process."

My personal experience with Cognella has been nothing short of excellent. I have been especially impressed with how Cognella has worked with me to bring the cost of my textbook down and help students purchase affordable course materials.

If I ever publish another book, I don't think you could talk me into publishing anything with anyone else. Cognella has been great! Helpful, smart, flexible, and able to tailor everything to produce the very best results.

The folks at Cognella have been terrific. I couldn’t be happier with the online component of my textbook. Now my students have one place where they can access course materials, work together on group projects, study using interactive flashcards, and take quizzes. They love it.

Cognella went above and beyond in making the publication process as smooth as possible! When I was initially approached about creating an anthology, I could never have imagined the eloquent and efficient final product that I created. All of my fears as a first-time author were put to rest easily, and everyone at Cognella made my experience truly rewarding.

When we first approached Cognella, we did so with previously developed course content that had been in use for more than a decade, but the experts at Cognella took it to a whole new level. The professionalism they added to the textbook was a pleasant surprise, and the addition of the dynamic Active Learning component blew us away. The team worked diligently to develop a slew of interactive games and flashcards. We created video lectures for each topic and developed section-based PPT slides and worksheets. The end product is polished and effective.

I am so happy with the final outcome! The book cover is fabulous and won recognition in a national competition. Cognella provided an opportunity that I did not think I had to write this text, and I will always be grateful for their kindness and generosity.

Working with Cognella helped me and my coeditor by challenging our approach, perfecting style and rigor, and meeting the needs of both students and instructors while making conceptual connections approachable and meaningful.

I received excellent advice and support from Cognella team members while publishing the latest edition of Reading Strategies for College and Beyond. The entire team was extremely helpful and professional during the creative process. Their positive feedback along the way helped me tremendously and I appreciate the way they genuinely cared about my project. Their attention to detail and quick response to any and all of my questions was greatly appreciated. It was truly a pleasure to work with Cognella Publishing.

The staff at Cognella have been wonderful to work with. Everyone has been very accommodating and helpful. I truly appreciate Cognella’s willingness to let me write the type of book I want to write.

Let me say that I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the staff at Cognella. Everyone has been very professional and attentive. I would gladly recommend Cognella to others.

I have always felt that the level of support that I receive from Cognella is close and personal. I always feel like I know what to expect throughout the process, and I appreciate the care given to my books through thorough copyediting and creative cover design.

The team was patient, knowledgeable, and efficient in their work. Communication was clear and helpful. Overall, a great experience!

I received wonderful feedback and support from the editorial staff at Cognella while writing my book, the final cover is gorgeous, and my colleagues are quick to comment on the wonderful look and layout of the text.

The Cognella production team was very supportive and informative. I had a very good experience!

I am just thrilled with the second edition of Medieval Answers to Modern Problems, especially the wonderful cover. My students appear to like the book, and I, as their instructor, have been delighted with the expansion, revision, and re-arrangement of the readings. The collaboration with the production team at Cognella was fantastic.

I am extremely pleased with the effective cover design of my book, as well as the careful and meticulous editing of the revised manuscript that I submitted.

I just wanted to thank Cognella again for the excellent work and assistance in publishing the second edition of my book. Your freelance production edition, Tracy Buyan; associate editor, Kaela Martin; and senior graphic designer, Jess Estrella, were fantastic! Besides giving me great advice, all of them were very professional and had enormous patience. I felt very comfortable working with them. It was a great collaboration! Overall, Cognella has a great system for publishing. The entire process was completed in steps. After one step was completed, another was started. For me, this was a great system, because I was not overwhelmed, and I could revise submissions before we moved on to the next step. In fact, I remember changing something we’d completed in an earlier part of the process, and the Cognella staff were happy to make the change, which for me was a miracle. Cognella is the BEST!

The process of publication of a textbook with Cognella is well-organized; its editors and assistants are very professional and helpful, and the finished work is of a high quality.

I have found Cognella’s support for my course content to be super. They help in every phase of course preparation and delivery, and their Active Learning environment is first rate. One of my students, who has taken several other courses online, raves about the extent and timeliness of the feedback he gets compared with that of the other courses he has taken. Finally, the technical support to myself and my students, who can go directly to the Helpdesk, is amazing. Cognella has made a very complicated process easy, and I have enjoyed working with them.

I had a great experience with Cognella. Their editors were always quick to respond, and the proofreading for my book was excellent.

I had previously submitted my manuscript to another publisher, and they dragged their feet for two years. Upon receipt of my proposal, a Cognella editor replied back quickly via email to set up a phone call. It was a wonderful chat, and I quickly devoted my energy to working with the Cognella team. Without a doubt, their quickness and professionalism in responding to my submission and queries is what made working with Cognella an easy choice.

I found the Cognella team extremely helpful, supportive, and communicative throughout the entire publishing process. I would definitely consider working with Cognella again in the future.

"The staff members at Cognella are very professional and knowledgeable in their respective areas of expertise."

I recently published a second edition of my text, Communication and Prejudice, with Cognella, and it was a low-stress, enjoyable revision experience. The Cognella team was communicative and helpful throughout, and I received great feedback from them. The final product is clean, error-free, easy to read, and the cover is very attractive.

I highly endorse Cognella Academic Publishing. Their collaboration on my text was characterized by prompt feedback and guidance, careful and diligent editing, and an outstanding final book cover.

Assembly Language Programming Made Clear is my first book to be published by an academic press. I really enjoyed the support and the help Cognella team members provided during every step in the publishing process.

Cognella's friendly staff takes a lot of the work out of publishing, while—within the parameters of a workable budget—giving you, the author, full freedom over content and style. I'm so pleased with the experience and product that I'm already considering putting together another book with the company.

I couldn’t be happier with the second edition of Advanced Criminal Investigation. The book is greatly improved from the first edition, and Cognella staff members were supportive and knowledgeable at every step of the process.

The personnel at Cognella are highly professional and likeable, which results in a great publishing experience. Not once did communication lag during the publication of Entertainment Law: Fundamentals and Practice, and everyone I worked with was skilled and responsive. The final product is exceptional, and the cover is very popular and has elicited lots of nice comments. A huge thank you to everyone at Cognella!

Every single person, from start to finish, was friendly, respectful, and very professional. All of the assistance I received was helpful, and the whole process was smooth and comfortable. I am very happy with the process and the final product.

Everyone at Cognella made the process smooth and easy. I am grateful for the opportunity they gave me and for the assistance they provided. It was a quick and transparent process, and I enjoyed the experience of writing for this team.

The entire process was made easier by the guidance and support we received from Cognella. We had good information to work from each step of the way!

The Cognella team was very helpful throughout the book publishing process. The experienced team members were able to furnish us very detailed information about the entire process. They were able to anticipate our needs before we even knew we had needs. The communication was frequent and transparent. I felt very supported by this wonderful team.

I am impressed with the level of assistance I received from Cognella, as well as their professionalism.

My experience in publishing the second edition of Auditioning for Actor Training Programs with Cognella was nothing short of exceptional! The team at Cognella took to heart my suggestions regarding font, negative space, and illustrations for the new edition, and they provided me with valuable suggestions to improve the text as well. I truly appreciate the quick turnaround and the overall publishing experience. I’ve already recommended Cognella to two of my colleagues.

Every student I’ve talked to about Cognella Active Learning had said that they find it very useful. Last semester, the average on my first test was 77%. The average on the first exam this semester, using essentially the same test, was 83%. I have to attribute this to my students using Cognella Active Learning. They’ve shared with me that the practice quizzes let them know what to expect and the flashcards are a great review.

I received exceptional support from Cognella during the entire publishing process!

We would like to thank the editorial staff at Cognella Academic Publishing who have made this project a reality. A special thanks to Laura Pasquale, Gem Rabanera, Charlotte Morris, and Berenice Quirino for their helpful publishing and editorial skills and for their commitment to giving “voice” to the contributors. We would also like to thank both Jess Estrella and Dani Skeen who patiently collaborated with us in creating the book’s cover and in the marketing of the book. We are very grateful for the empowering and collaborative experience we have had throughout the writing of this book.

Throughout the publishing experience of Basics of Group Counseling and Psychotherapy: An Introductory Guide, Cognella personnel were there to immediately support and facilitate the process. I am impressed and grateful for the care and attention that was extended to me as an author. The results show in a vastly improved final product.

I felt that the staff at Cognella that I had frequent direct contact with were very professional. What I liked the most was the prompt reply when I had questions.

I enjoyed working with Cognella on my book, from outlining ideas to the guidance they provided along the way. At every step of the project, the folks I worked with were professional, efficient, and a pleasure to talk to.

Cognella is a first-class publisher! I just finished publishing my second book with them, and I loved every moment. From the start to the final production, all team members were helpful and efficient. Thank you to Cognella for helping me share my knowledge.

Cognella has been excellent to work with. The team is professional and highly responsive to my needs as an author. I have enjoyed working with them over the years and will be publishing with Cognella a second time because of my positive experiences.

As a first-time author, my experience with Cognella was, and continues to be, extremely smooth! Communications are excellent as is the guidance from editors. I highly recommend Cognella for academic authors!

The Cognella team made my first publishing experience a very positive one. Cognella is staffed with professional, dependable, and courteous people. They communicate well and they provide careful guidance.

From start to finish, Cognella provided excellent care to each writer and editor of our project. Thank you!

Working with Cognella was a great experience, especially as a first time author/editor. Their response time to questions was immediate, and they provided amazing resources to help all the authors of our book throughout the entire process.

Outstanding support from start to finish, particularly from an academic press where authors are given a lot of flexibility and freedom. The finished product both internally and externally is equally similar to what one would expect from a competitive trade press.

Cognella has created an exceptional process for producing books. They provide professional assistance every step of the way. I thoroughly enjoyed my project with them.