Frequently Asked Questions
The cost we quoted are for Publishing/Maufacturing Services only. No one in the self-publishing Industry offers you such Services as well as a chance to earn your initial investment back. Our Book Publishing and CD/DVD Manufacturing Plans include all of the following at no extra charge: Cover Design (we design your cover personally), Formatting (we format your Project), Direct Customer Service (no dealing with several individuals).
What about the Ownership Rights to my Work (Project)?
You retain full Publishing and Copyrights to your Work (Project). So, if any Publisher, Record Label or Movie House wants to pick up your Work (Project), you are free to go as you please without any penalty or fee. We strongly suggest that you Copyright your work with the U.S. Copyright Office prior to submitting it us in order to protect your 'Intellectual Property'. You can Register your work Online here: U.S. Copyright Office E-Service. The cost is $35 and the advantages as folows:
- Lower filing fee of $35 for a basic claim (for online filings only)
- Fastest processing time
- Online status tracking
- Secure payment by credit or debit card, electronic check, or Copyright Office deposit account
- The ability to upload certain categories of deposits directly into eCO as electronic files
- Available 24 hours a day, except for routine maintenance every Sunday from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 AM Eastern Time
How do I submit my Book Manuscript or CD/DVD Project?
All Book Manuscripts must be submitted as a txt-based file (MSWORD) and we will do the rest. All Cover Pictures/Designs for the Cover or Interior Pages must be submitted as a JPEG with 300 dpi only. We will also Design the Cover for you free of charge if you don't have any Pictures/Designs.
All CD Projects must be submitted on either a CD-R or replicated CD. Only send us a duplicate of your master disc, never the sole original master. We are not able to return your source to you after ingestion. Write your Title directly on the CD disc face and case using a permanent marker. Please test your CD carefully on several different CD players before sending it. If the disc you send contains any problems, every unit we manufacture will contain those same problems. Please label all materials as noted above and ship your materials to us via a traceable shipping method such as FedEx or UPS. We are not able to take responsibility for materials until they are delivered to us.
All DVD Projects must be submitted on either a DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW format. Only send us a duplicate of your master disc, never the sole original master. We are not able to return your source to you after ingestion. Write your Title directly on the DVD disc face and case using a permanent marker. Please test your DVD carefully on several different DVD players before sending it. If the disc you send contains any problems, every unit we manufacture will contain those same problems. Your source copy must contain only AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS folders in the root directory of the disc. We do not support inclusion of data or executable files on DVD. In order to maximize playback compatibility, we recommend a maximum total bit rate for the combined video and audio tracks of 6.5 Mbp/s (megabits per second). We recommend using Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio; however PCM and DTS audio are also supported. We accept discs up to 4.7 GB in size. Source copies must be single sided, single layer discs. Only single track DVDs are supported at this time. Please label all materials as noted above and ship your materials to us via a traceable shipping method such as FedEx or UPS. We are not able to take responsibility for materials until they are delivered to us.
Who determines the price of your Product?
The Author/Artist determines pricing with the assistance of Company. In other words, we give you a price range for your Project and you choose the price within this range. Thus you will need to consider a retail price taking into consideration the following two factors: 1) Wholesale Cost; The higher the retail cost of your Book, CD/DVD, the more you will receive when we sell your product in the marketplace. 2) Competition: What is the price for similar products in your in the marketplace? If you charge too much for your product, will the retail price encourage a perspective buyer to look elsewhere?
How can I purchase my Product?
How much will it cost to reorder copies of my Project after I receive my 10 initial copies?
The price of reordering your Book, CD/DVD is dependent upon how many you order and will be at Wholesale cost! There is no hidden fees or extra cost when you reorder. We want to empower you to make money selling your Book/CD/DVD because the more successful you are, the more successful we are.
What is the turnaround time for the Publishing of my Book and Manufacturing of my CD/DVD?
Upon receipt of your Manuscript or CD/DVD disc, there is a standard 4-6 week Publishing/Production period for your Project to be complete. When your Project Proof is approved, your E-Store is active immediately. It usually takes around 2-4 weeks for your Book/CD/DVD to start showing up in the global marketplace, i.e. Amazon.com and other third party Retailers. So if time is a factor in getting your Book Published or your CD/DVD Manufactured, we are second to none in our Industry!
If you have any more Questions, please feel free to contact us by one of the methods listed on our Contact Us page.
