Q Why is your service so much less expensive than your competitors?
A Our authors tell their own stories. We don’t ghostwrite or conduct interviews, which are very time-consuming and expensive.
Q Can I write any kind of book, or do you only produce memoirs/personal histories?
A Our service works for most books, except technical works and manuals.
Q How long will my book be?
A: The number of pages depends on how much you dictate, how fast you speak, and how many stories you tell. If you talk for 4 hours, expect your book to be approximately 115 pages of text. The number of photographs you include also affects the book’s length.
Q Is there any limit to the number of chapters or stories I tell?
A No. In 4 hours of dictation, you can tell many, many stories. If you’re creating a really “big book” you can go beyond the 4 hours for an extra fee.
Q Will you change what I say on the recordings?
A Yes. We’ll edit lightly, taking out the “ums” and repeated phrases and other common errors of spoken language so that the story reads naturally. We’ll correct the grammar. We won’t change what the stories say or mean.
Q Can the book have more than one author?
A Yes. Any number of “contributing authors” can call in their stories. To prevent any confusion, only one person makes the decisions and confers with our editor.
Q Can I send you a book I’ve already started?
A Yes. You can send us any typed content, or digital recordings.
Q Do I need to read your entire guide book to know how to use your services?
A No. The guide book includes a “quick and easy” section.
Q What if I change my story plan after I’ve recorded stories? Can I use different stories instead?
A Yes. You can cut and add stories. You can discuss ideas for cuts, additions and other changes with your editor during your manuscript conference.
Q Is there a minimum or maximum length for my book?
A There is no minimum, and the maximum is 400 pages.
• Stories To Tell • PO Box 993081 • Redding, CA 96099 • 888-577-9342 •
