Q.
Whose name will appear as the book’s author?
A.
It’s up to you. I can work as a ghost writer and my name will not appear anywhere.
Or, I can work as a collaborative writer like this:
“Your Name with My Name” or “Your Name as told to My Name.”
The choice is yours.

Q.
How much money can I make from the sale of my book?
A.
If you’re like most clients, revenue from the sale of your book will not be enough to cover the cost of producing it. Like them, you will discover that the benefits of recording your life story may be measured in other meaningful ways. Many clients opt to donate their book’s revenue to a favorite charity.

Q.
Does your fee cover the production and distribution of my book?
A.
No. My work is complete once we have delivered a “publication-ready” set of PDF files to a P.O.D. or conventional book production provider.
I will guide you through this process.

Q.
How will my book be distributed?
A.
Once your book has received its ISBN barcode through Bowker, it will be available for sale at Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, Booksamillion.com and other online venues at a retail price you select. It will also be available at bricks & mortar bookstores through retail channel providers such as Ingram Books Wholesale. That means that any bookstore in the world will be able to stock or special order your book easily.
Q.
Don’t I risk offending some of the people I write about or upsetting their families?
A.
This risk can be avoided thanks to the use of Literary License. You are free to assign fictitious names to conceal the actual identities of people whom you feel may react negatively to being included in your story. It's also a good idea to run sensitive material by the people involved, or their heirs, in advance of publication.
Q.
What’s next?
A.
Some clients have produced eBooks and audiobook versions of their books. Some have had their books translated into foreign languages. Others, after a few years, have opted to produce a second edition with additional content. A few have successfully sold the rights to their books to a commercial publishing house or to a motion picture producer.
