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I don’t have Pay Pal; can I
make payment another way?
Yes, if you wish to use Visa or MasterCard, contact us at 800-677-0508, ext. 21.
What will it cost me to have
my book printed?
The final cost will depend upon number of pages, how many color pages are included,
the type of binding desired, and number of books ordered. See table below for pricing.
How many projects can I create
for the subscription price of $3.99 for one month?
You can create and complete as many projects as you can fit into the month! If you
need more time, we suggest subscribing for a one year period at only $35.00.
We are doing a church cookbook
with 3 people on the committee. Can we all work on the same project?
iAbsolutely! One person will subscribe and invite the two others in as “guests”.
Currently only one person can be editing the project at a time.
How long will it take for
me to receive my finished book or DVD?
The “turn around time” will depend upon several factors, such as number of books
ordered, type of binding, etc. If you wish to have your book(s) for a particular
occasion, you need to give yourself 6-8 weeks lead time for standard orders on the
Heritage Authors site. Most often, you will receive them earlier.
Will my writing be edited?
No, unless you have requested that option. For that reason, we encourage you to
carefully check spelling and sentence structure...or have a friend (“guest”) read
your project for that purpose.
Please note that we highly value free speech; however, any defamatory language against
a person, culture or nation or inappropriate photos are not permitted.
Can someone help me through the writing process?
Yes, Janet Cunningham is available to assist you with answering questions to help
through “writer’s block” with books. She has counseled other authors through the
writing process to the successful completion of their books...and now offers her
expertise to all “Heritage Authors.” Write to her at janetcunningham@heritageauthors.com
Is someone available to help with technical issues?
Yes. E-mail any technical questions you have to info@heritageauthors.com
I like the idea of a life story but would rather hire someone
to do it. Do you offer these services?
Heritage Authors offers full professional services, including private interviews
with video taping, editing and final product in an heirloom book and/or DVD. Contact
info@heritageauthors.com to discuss your project further.
How many photos can I upload?
Once you subscribe to become a member, you can upload 10 GB (10,000 photos or 1-1/2
hours of video). If you subscribe to an annual membership of $35.00 you will get
an additional 20 GB of storage.
What type of photo, video and music files do you accept?
Photo images need to be JPEG (.jpg or .jpeg)
Video files can be MPEG (.mpg or .mpeg) and MPEG 4 (.mp4), QuickTime (.mov), Audio
Video Interleave (.avi)
Music files will need to be MP3 (.mp3)
We recommend that you scan at a resolution of 300 dpi or higher for best results.
In general, the higher the resolution of image used, the better the output quality
will be. For best printed results, we recommend that images be at least 1536 x 1024
pixels. Images in DVDs should be at least 640 x 480 pixels.
Why can't I get my photos or video to upload?
Please first make sure that the filenames end with the appropriate file extension
(digital photo should be called filename.jpg or filename.jpeg). It can take up to
one minute to upload one megabyte of content, so please allow plenty of time for
large files or a lot of files to upload.
It can take a while for photos or video to upload, especially if you have a slower
connection to the internet, or if the files that you're trying to upload are particularly
large. Check to make sure that you're using a supported browser. We recommend that
you use the latest version of Internet Explorer.
Can I send you my photos of video to load onto the site?
Yes, you can send your photo CD to us and we will load you photos to your account
for free. We also offer additional uploading and conversion services as well. For
more information refer to the conversion form.
Will you keep my project saved in case I want to print
more DVD's and books?
While your membership is still active, Heritage Authors will store your project;
when membership expires, we will no longer store your project.
Can I add photos from magazines or books in my project?
No; such photos are the property of other people and copyrighted.
How do I copyright my project?
Your project is immediately copyrighted when you type it on the H.A. site...and
nothing more is needed. If you wish, you can put a copyright page immediately after
your title page. A standard copyright notice is:
Copyright © (the year the book is published) by (author’s name). All rights reserved.
No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted
in any form by an electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording means, or otherwise
without written permission of the copyright holder.
Optional: The following is not necessary; however, if you desire, you can also go
to www.loc.gov/copyright/forms to download a form. If you decide to register your
book in this way, you will need to mail: (1) completed application for registration,
(2) two copies of your published book to be maintained in the Library of Congress,
and (3) the nonrefundable filing fee payable to the Register of Copyrights.
Do I need an ISBN number?
No. Unless your story is likely to become a best seller, or you intend to try to
sell it to book stores (most of which operate on a consignment basis and will return
books to you that are unsold), there is little need to include an ISBN in your book.
I wrote a book that is now out of print; I’d like to reprint
it without the huge expense of self publishing. Can you help me?
Yes, first and second editions of books can be printed by Heritage Authors. Contact
us at info@heritageauthors.com, giving us details of your project, such as number
of pages, color images, preference for hard cover or soft cover, etc.
What is your policy on sharing my name or email address?
We have a strict privacy policy that is committed to protecting your privacy and
any personally identifiable information. We will never rent or sell your name or
personal information, nor the names of the guests with whom you share your creations.
Do you have any tips on how to get started writing a story?
Yes, feel free use this helpful Getting started guide.
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