Sourcebooks reviews

"Growth mindset" and weaponized positivity from upper management that literally makes me question my sanity...

Although the production and editorial departments are fairly normal, there is a huge culture problem at Sourcebooks. They often “crash” books into sales cycle to increase sales, not caring if the editorial or production teams have the bandwidth to do it. Working evenings and weekends is very common, and the office is uncomfortable at best. People are crammed into tiny cubicles and there is no privacy or place to eat, so people often go to their cars to get some peace. Dominique Raccah is a tyrant who will think nothing of screaming at you or throwing things at you if she’s not happy with a situation. She is aggressive and likely narcissistic—she does not care how you feel or what your opinion is. I can’t count how many times I saw designers coming out of her office crying because she threw a cover mock up literally out her office window. The pay wasn't worth all the work I took home with me, most nights, just to keep up. When I left abruptly for a healthier opportunity, I was called into Dominique’s office to be told I was “disappointing.”