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Are You a Writer
Looking for a Publisher?
or
Looking for an Editor?
 

 


CHECK OUT OUR
GREAT DEALS!!!
**

NOW ACCEPTING A LIMITED
NUMBER OF SUBMISSIONS
FOR 2008!


 AFFORDABLE PRODUCTION COSTS!

• Book Set-up for Printer: 30¢ per page
• Cover Set-up for Printer: $75
• Cover Design: $95 and up
• Digital Catalog (keep in print): $12 per year
• ISBN: $25
• Proof: $30
• Revisions: $40 + $1 per change (typos fixed free)
• Copyright: Must be filed by author (form provided)


WHOLESALE BOOK PRICES!

• Author buys all books at publisher's cost
• Books delivered directly to author's address


EXPERIENCED EDITORS &
BOOK DOCTORS!

• Content/Grammar Editing: $40 per hour.* Because of
the intense work needed to properly edit a manuscript,
we require a deposit on all editing jobs and additional payments as we progress through the manuscript. The
first 2 pages of a book manuscript will be edited free
to show you the type of editing you will receive.

• During the editing process we work one on one with
the writer to produce a well-polished final draft.


• We require all books we publish to be professionally edited.
We do NOT require that we edit them. You may
use any competent editor of your choice. Just remember
to keep our publishing guidelines in mind.

* Our editing includes grammar, spelling, sentence structure,
  character development, plot, dialogue, continuity, and all other
  aspects of good writing.

SOMETHING EXTRA FOR OUR WRITERS!
Those who choose us to "doctor" their manuscripts are assisted in refining their grammar skills in several areas. These include sentence structure, subject/verb agreement, and effective use of words. When needed, we may also
cover plot, character development, dialogue, and story
sense. While not intended as an alternative to in-depth studies, our "coaching" is designed to enhance basic
skills needed to create well-written works. There is NO additional charge for this service.
 


SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES

• Manuscript must be completed prior to submission.
• Mail cover letter that includes manuscript's page count and
  your e-mail address, plus a one-page synopsis and the first
  10 pages of manuscript to Publisher at address below. Be
  sure to include S.A.S.E. if you want material returned
!

FAMILY BOOK HOUSE
P. O. Box 382
Cañon City, CO 81215


PLEASE NOTE…

• Costs are based on preparation and production, reflecting the time, effort, and expertise required to make each book the best it can be.

• ALL books reviewed and corrected by at least 2 qualified editors.

• AUTHOR BUYS HIS OR HER BOOKS AT PUBLISHER'S COST. NO MARK-UP EVER!!!

• Author receives receives maximum profit for his or her hard work.

• Our collaborative publishing companies were founded by a writer who wanted to produce a well-written, effectively edited novel that would hold its own among the best that come out of the traditional publishing industry…AND THIS IS WHAT WE WANT FOR ALL OUR WRITERS!!!


QUESTIONS?
Click on "Contact Us" and
send us an e-mail.

Or you may "snail mail" us at
EDIT ET CETERA Ltd.
P. O. Box 382
Cañon City, CO 81215



                 We belong to
Independent publishers working together.

 

 A Unique
Publishing Opportunity
designed to open the doors of success through our
collaborative efforts!


EDITORIAL POLICY


We differ from the vanity houses that accept almost any
manuscript for publication.
We are collaborative publishers. We require writers to
follow our guidelines and
to meet or exceed industry
standards for quality writing.
We work closely with these
writers in every stage of
the publishing process
to assure excellence in
the finished product.


WRITERS' GUIDELINES

We require the following:

12-point Times New Roman font
Manuscript created in MS Word
1-inch margins
Single space after periods
Lines double-spaced
Appropriate paragraphing
Well-written narrative
Realistic dialog
Good grammar/spelling
Strong plotting
Finely molded characters
Compelling story
Effective use of POV
Family values
Conventional morality
Powerful relationships
Positive ending*

*As positive as storyline allows
 

We are NOT the right
publishing house for
...

Defaming/libelous material
Pornography in any form
Scandals/exposés
Gory brutality
Explicit sex
Glorified immorality
Bathroom wall language/profanity
Stories of the occult/supernatural

Neither do we publish books with religious themes or that promote denominational beliefs.



IN ORDER TO CREATE A BOOK THAT IS A CREDIT TO BOTH
OF US, WE PROMOTE A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT
BETWEEN THE WRITER
AND THE PUBLISHER.


ARE YOU A WRITER OF
CHILDREN'S BOOKS?
Please inquire about the
Interactive Children's Line
we are developing.


You do not need an agent to
submit your work to
Edit et Cetera Ltd. or
Stepping Stones Press Ltd.


If you have not been previously
published, we still would like
to see your manuscript that
meets our criteria. We enjoy
working with new authors.


If you get a great offer from
another publisher after we
release your book—or if you are offered a TV or movie deal—
please accept any of these with
our best wishes for your success
...without financial penalty!
 

Our purpose is to serve as a
stepping stone on your path
to writing success. We want
you
to realize your goals as a writer,
and we want to make a
positive contribution to your
reaching those goals.


YOUR SUCCESS IS
OUR SUCCESS!!!


Have we missed something
that will make "it" happen
for you? If you don't find the
publishing service that will
transform your manuscript
into a professionally published book, please let us know.



Click "Contact Us" link to
write us about your publishing needs. We will do our best to
answer your questions.




**Prices subject to change if our
costs change, but we will make
every effort  to keep price
information on this site current.
 


| Home | About Us | Edit et Cetera | Stepping Stones Press | Poems | Music |
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What Our Authors Say |
| Book Signings & Special Events | Contact Us | Thank You |