Frequently Asked Questions

Once the book has been edited, we request at least 12-weeks to publish your book and make it available on Amazon, B&N, etc.  You do have an option to request our expedited service, which can reduce this 12-week timeline to about 6 weeks.

To start the manuscript evaluation process, please use this down payment link.

We provide paperback and hardcover options. For a hardcover, we can provide a jacket or a cloth-like texture to the cover. 

If your goal is to have the book self-published, then we can 100% guarantee that your book can be published once it is done.

We provide the title catalog metadata to our retailers, but we do not have a direct feed. Retailers manage the metadata they choose to display, and it is completely within their right to not take action on our request. 

Yes, we can. Our team has experience with following forms of book and author marketing:

1. Author website
2. Social media management
3. SEO
4. Book signing events
5. Book tours

We do all the work in-house and we do not outsource it. 

Yes, you can by clicking here.

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Yes, and it can be reviewed here: https://carypress.com/refund-policy/

You earn royalties through two ways:

1.  Your royalties will be deposited into your bank account on a monthly basis.
2.  If you buy your author copies (you get a 75% discount), you can sell them directly during your book tours and earn royalties directly.

When our team creates the print-ready files, there are two separate files: The interior, formatted file and the full cover file(front cover, spine and the back cover). So, each of these can be revised once. Yes, once the invoice is paid, the first thing our team needs to do is create and share the timeline/milestones list, like this: 
 

This way you know what to expect from us and when. In the emails, I will identify the stage we are at and ask if you wish to approve this milestone to move to the next milestone or do you wish to update the manuscript. 

Sure. So, we have a two-member quality assurance team that scans the manuscript to familiarize ourselves with the topic and approve title for publishing with our company. 

There are three main factors that attract readers to a book (whether in a book store or online) and help make a decision to buy it. They are:

1. Main title and subtitle (1-2 seconds devoted)

2. Front book cover artwork (2-5 seconds)

3. Back cover summary (About a minute)

From this hierarchy of influences, if we use pleasing combination of color, patterns, and images, that can help readers choose/buy your book.

In book industry, offering different formats, paperback, Kindle, hardcover, CD, and audio book, gives buyers options, eventually boost sales and help longevity of a book in spreading its message. We understand that sales is not a goal you are trying to achieve, but the latter, to get the book’s message to the right audience is. Therefore, adding Kindle version will diversify the offering.

Most of the 150-200 page books can be completed in 6-7 months. 

The timeline can be customized to suit your desired deadline as well as the budget. 

All our ghostwriting packages come with at least a three-member team:

1. Lead ghostwriter
2. Associate writer
3. Lead editor

Depending on the package, a proofreader would be the fourth team member. 

We do all the work in-house and we do not outsource it. All of our ghostwriters are US or Canada based. 

If your goal is to have the book self-published, then we can 100% guarantee that your book can be published once it is done. 

Yes, you can view the User Agreement by clicking here.

Please note that, all users, that by using the website and any services provided, they are agreeing to adhere to the terms and conditions set forth. These terms are a binding legal agreement and sets any age restrictions for visitors. You can view our Terms of Use and Code of Conduct here.

Proofreading and copy editing are two distinct stages in the editing process, each serving a specific purpose and addressing different aspects of a written document. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences between proofreading and copy editing:

Proofreading:

1. Focus: Proofreading primarily focuses on correcting errors related to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting. It is the final check before publication to ensure that the text is error-free.

2. Scope: Proofreaders review a document at a superficial level, looking for surface-level mistakes and inconsistencies. They do not delve into the content or style of the writing.

3. Timing: Proofreading occurs at the end of the editing process, after copy editing. It is typically the last step before the document goes to print or is published online.

4. Tasks: Proofreaders correct typos, grammar mistakes, punctuation errors, and ensure consistent formatting (e.g., consistent use of fonts, headings, and margins). They may also check that page numbers, headings, and captions are in order.

5. Tools: Proofreaders often use style guides and dictionaries to ensure consistency and accuracy in language usage and formatting.

Copy Editing:

1. Focus: Copy editing is a more in-depth process that focuses on improving the overall quality and clarity of the content. It involves reviewing the text for issues related to style, coherence, and readability in addition to correcting errors.

2. Scope: Copy editors not only correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling but also address issues like awkward phrasing, unclear sentences, redundancies, inconsistencies in tone and style, and overall content flow.

3. Timing: Copy editing is typically performed before proofreading. It is an intermediate step in the editing process, coming after the initial draft but before the final polishing (proofreading) stage.

4. Tasks: Copy editors work to enhance the readability and effectiveness of the writing. They may suggest rephrasing sentences, reorganizing paragraphs, and providing feedback on the overall structure and coherence of the document.

5. Tools: Copy editors use their expertise in language and writing style, along with knowledge of the target audience, to improve the document’s clarity and impact. They may also reference style guides but are more focused on the content itself.

With each round a new editor reviews the manuscript for redundancy and clarity issues. The reason for that is that just as every writer has a personal style, every editor has a personal style within the boundaries of the actual rules. Some editors like to read flowing, descriptive phrases and will think nothing of purple prose and Howard Pyle-esque passages. Other editors might be used to working with ad copy and prefer the “get to the point” style instead.

In summary, proofreading is the final step that checks for surface-level errors and ensures a polished appearance, while copy editing is a more comprehensive process that involves improving the content’s quality, coherence, and readability. Both stages are crucial in the editing process, with copy editing preceding proofreading to achieve a well-crafted and error-free final document.

Editing support will not affect content or your “voice” (the way you have articulated content). It helps to improve readability, flow and comprehension by reducing redundancy, removing grammatical and mistakes, etc.