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Who is eligible to publish with American Heroes Press? Police officers, firefighters, emergency services personnel or military members who meet one or more of the following criteria are eligible to publish with American Heroes Press:
- Anyone who completed their probationary period in a state, local, federal or international police or law enforcement organization. (The primary focus of our original site www.police-writers.com is on state and local police officers, but all officers/law enforcement personnel are welcome.)
- Anyone who is currently serving in the United States Military, or has served in the United States Military and was honorably discharged.
- Anyone who completed their probationary period in a federal, state or local fire agency. This includes firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and volunteer firefighters.
back to top How long does the publishing process take?
The publishing timeline varies depending on the package and services purchased, as well as from book to book and author to author. Allow six months or less until the book is published through the Stripes package (with the average about three to four months). Custom cover and custom front cover designs in the Bars, One Star and Two Star packages add approximately six to 10 weeks to the timeline. Content editing in the Two Star package adds an additional nine to 15 weeks to the timeline.
These are custom publishing packages, and each step is performed with utmost care, as your book deserves. You put a lot of time and effort into writing, re-writing and editing your book. Investing time in publishing will ensure that your book meets not only your vision and standards, but those of the book market and readers everywhere as well.
back to top How much does it cost to publish my book?
The cost to publish a book with American Heroes Press depends on the package you select. Packages start at $590.00. Each package combines a customized suite of services, and all include the basics necessary to publish a high-quality, perfect-bound book. Review the Packages page for more details.
back to top What is Print on Demand?
Print on Demand, or POD, is the style of printing which we use at American Heroes Press. It's a method of book printing that makes it easy and cost-effective to produce books as they are ordered through digital technology. Instead of a more traditional mode of printing, which only prints a large number at one time, POD printers can produce books in print runs as small as one book. So, there are no wasted books and no need to store them. This also means that the book can be available for an extended period of time, instead of the book being "out of print" after one print run.
back to top How much does it cost for me to purchase additional copies of my book?
As the author, you can purchase additional copies of your book directly through American Heroes Press at a special author price. This price depends on the number of pages and book type (soft or hardcover). Our books are competitively priced with other print-on-demand publishing companies; in fact, they're often lower than the competition.
You can calculate the cost of a softcover book on the Web site of our partner, Wordclay. After the homepage appears, simply click on the "Pricing Calculator," select a book size, and enter a page count and quantity for a specific estimate (volume discounts begin at 25).
back to top Will I be required to purchase a certain number of books after publishing?
No, there is no minimum purchase of books required. American Heroes Press uses print-on-demand technology. Since any number of books can be easily printed as soon as they're ordered, there's no need for a large initial print run. This not only reduces the start-up cost to publish, but it also avoids the hassle and cost of warehousing books.
back to top Where will my book be available for purchase?
Your book will be listed on your free Web site on AuthorTree.com, a growing community for authors. Also, your book will be available for purchase through retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Borders. Information about the availability of your book will be distributed through the retail channel to approximately 25,000 retailers worldwide.
Additionally, information about your book and a link to order it will be posted on the most appropriate of these sites: www.police-writers.com, www.military-writers.com or www.firefighter-writers.com.
These sites were established to unite service members and help promote books authored by American heroes. They are frequented by those with similar interests and professional backgrounds.
back to top Do I still own the rights to my book after it's published?
Yes, you retain the rights to your work after it is published with American Heroes Press. This means, that if you wanted to publish your book elsewhere in the future, or even sell the rights of your book to another company, you're free to do so – it's your book. This is just one of the advantages of self-publishing with American Heroes Press.
back to top Will I make earn money if someone purchases my book?
Yes, you will earn money whenever someone purchases your book. Authors are sent royalty checks on a quarterly basis for their book sales. And, you are ultimately in control of the selling price and royalty amount of your book.
During the publishing process, you'll be given a base price for your book, determined by the book type and page count. Beyond the base price, you can adjust the selling price in conjunction with the royalty, which is the amount of money you'll earn on each sale. It's your choice.
back to top Is there a page limit or minimum for a published book?
Yes, there is a limit to how short or long your book can be. The minimum and maximum are as follows:
- 5 inch by 8 inch softcover book: minimum is 48 pages, maximum is 740 pages
- 6 inch by 9 inch softcover book: minimum is 48 pages, maximum is 740 pages (note: if you also have a hardcover book included in the One Star and Two Stars Packages, your softcover must be in 6x9 format and meet the 6x9 hardcover page requirements)
- 6 inch by 9 inch hardcover book: minimum is 104; maximum is 740 pages
- 8.25 inch by 11 inch book: minimum is 48 pages, maximum is 828 pages
back to top How should I submit my manuscript?
After purchasing a publishing package, you can submit your manuscript electronically via e-mail. We prefer manuscripts in Microsoft® Word format, in one flowing document (not broken up by chapter into separate documents). However, we are able to accept many other kinds of file formats. We can even convert a hard copy manuscript into electronic format for a fee. You can contact customer service representative through Live Chat or e-mail for more details.
back to top Can I put images in my book?
Yes, you can place images in your book. We ask that you submit your images as separate JPG, TIFF or PSD files that are high resolution. Images 300 dpi (dots per inch) or higher at the size you would like for them to appear when printed in the book are best. We absolutely cannot accept any images lower than 72 dpi in the book, because our printer will not accept them. It is in your best interests to use high resolution images in your book in order to achieve a professional appearance.
You can type image placeholders in your manuscript that match the image file name to show where exactly you'd like the images to fall within your story (for example, type "Insert image here, 'Me and Joe123.jpg'"). Or, you can discuss details with your book designer if you simply prefer a picture section within your book.
Also, you must have permission to use an image if you personally did not take the picture or create the image. Images found on the Internet, in newspapers, books, taken by professional photographers, etc., cannot be published in your book without permission.
back to top Who can I contact for additional information or answers to my question?
You can contact our customer support team through Live Chat, e-mail at customersupport@wordclay.com or phone 877-655-1720.
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