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FAQ
Why should you self-publish? Millions of unknown writers and unsung heroes and heroines have fallen into literary track because they have not been lucky to get agents or contracts with big publishing houses. The best route, at least for the time being, is to self-publish. Self-publishing saves writers a lot of time. As long as you have the manuscript(s) and the money to pay for the editorial services and publishing, your book can hit the market within two months. Self-publishing gives you absolute control on the direction of your work. When you self-publish your work, you retain all rights unlike when you use a traditional publishing house who will own all rights. You can also test the market by publishing your manuscript yourself. If the book becomes successful, you get all the profit. Finally, when you self-publish you make your dreams of becoming a writer come true. There is nothing more exciting and more rewarding than seeing your work on a bookshelf, in a bookstore, in a library or even on a vendor’s bookstand on the street. Furthermore, you leave a legacy not only to your family but also to the literary world. Why should I publish with Ekwike Books & Publishing? Ekwike Books & Publishing is a warm, caring publishing company that is in best position to encourage and publish manuscripts for unknown writers. We pay personal attention to the needs of our customers. We are not one of the big publishing houses who have made it and who do not care for young and struggling writers. Our highly personalized service ensures that you retain all rights to your book. You are the copyright owner and your name will be listed on the copyright page of your book. One of the reasons people came to us is because we charge less for more and almost any writer can afford our services. Do you have a publishing contract? If so, how can I get a copy? Yes, we do have a publishing contract. You can get a copy by sending us a self-addressed and stamped envelope. We can also email you a copy if you prefer. You can also download it when we provide a link to the page. How much will it cost to produce a book? A number of factors come into play while considering the cost of production. These are: numbers of colors, length of the manuscripts (number of pages), number and type of photographs, artworks or illustrations and overall book design. The payment plan can be two or three installment payments. How long does it take you to publish a book? Generally, it takes us 2-3 months to publish a manuscript barring any unforeseen or unexpected emergencies. Do you promote or market books you publish for writers? Yes, but to some extent. Though we do not handle distribution, advertisement, publicity, we do participate in local and national Book Fairs, where your books, along with others, will be displayed. We also send list of published works including a brief synopsis, to libraries and bookstore for consideration and addition to their stock. Furthermore, Ekwike Books & Publishing has begun to work with Targeted Media Publicity program run by Jenkins Group, America’s leading book publishing services firm. Above all, your book will be displayed on our website and will also be sold on our physical bookstore and variety shop. How should I prepare my manuscript before submission? See Guidelines for publishing with Ekwike Books & Publishing. What happens if, sometime after I publish my book with you, I decide to publish the book with another publisher? You are free to go to another publisher. Your contract with us is nonexclusive. You may cancel your contract or agreement with us at any time provided all money owed to us are paid. If I am not sure of the title to give my book, can you help? When we read your manuscript, we can suggest appropriate title to you free of charge. We want to make sure that your book conforms to publishing standards. Do I have to pay taxes in addition to paying for the cost of book production? No. As an incentive to young and struggling writers, we do not include taxes in the cost of production. Again, there are no sale taxes on online purchases or mailing orders. However, at our physical Books & Variety Shop, buyers pay taxes for books and other products purchased. What other services do you provide? We generally provide editing, typing, printing and publishing services as well as preparation of resume and other writing services. For more information, see the Other Services on our website. Do you sell or market other products? Absolutely Yes! We carry shoes, dresses, suits, jewelry, bags, pocket books (purses), perfumes, computers, printers, school and office supplies and many other items. That is why the physical location of our company is also known as Ekwike Books & Variety. What is the price range for your books and products? Majority of our fictions and novels are 99 cents because we want to encourage people to recapture the joys of reading. Books and products generally range from 99 cents to 99 dollars. College textbooks cost on average of $20 - $40. A few other products cost over $100. If I buy a book or a product and change my mind about keeping it, can I return it? Do I get my money back? You can return any item within seven business days for exchange provided the item is intact and in the same condition when you purchased it. However, you will loose the shipping and postage charges if the item was originally shipped to you. We do not refund money for books or other items purchased either online or at our physical bookstore and variety shop. Can I email you with any questions or comments? Yes. Feel free to email us with questions or concerns that were not addressed above. Your comments and suggestions on how to improve our services will be appreciated.
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