Every book we publish is unique in content and design. We must see your manuscript in order to estimate the cost to publish it, or determine its acceptability for our programs. We ask that you submit a hard copy (not your original manuscript) to us with a completed Specifications Form so we can properly evaluate your work. This in no way compromises your right to copyright protection. You should also send along copies of the artwork you wish to use or suggestions about the types of artwork you want our designers to produce for you.

Do not be fooled by unsubstantiated promises of sales from other companies wanting to print your work. No one can predict how your book will sell. Like you, we hope that impressive sales will result from our promotional efforts. Our marketing and sales programs are as professional as you will find anywhere in the industry. Although there are certainly success stories, these are rare, and most books do not sell as well as their authors or publishers hope they will. We have found that nonfiction, how-to, and religious books usually generate more sales than fiction or poetry (although there are certainly exceptions).

Your enthusiasm about getting your book published is commendable. However, you should be aware that this is a highly competetive market and nearly every author has a greater expectation of sales than usually results. You must remain realistic—publishing has its risks. Do not, by any means, jeopardize your financial security in the expectation of sales. You should rather measure your rewards in terms of the personal satisfaction that you receive from becoming a published author with a beautiful book in print.