Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions?  - Please send to patricia@luminarepress.com and check back frequently for updates.

Doesn’t self-publishing mean I can do the work myself?
I’m an English teacher/experienced writer/grammar fiend. Do
I really need to have my book edited?
Will my friends have to order my book from a bookstore?
How do I make my book into an ebook?

Doesn’t self-publishing mean I can do the work myself?

If you are already technically savvy, or willing to learn design, layout and file management programs, you can certainly work through the process. But there are a multitude of details involved in self-publishing, and many authors are overwhelmed by the process. Our service provides a guide through the maze of self-publishing, leaving you more time for writing and publicizing your books.
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I’m an English teacher/experienced writer/grammar fiend. Do
I really need to have my book edited?

In short, yes. Please read this article by Carol Fisher Saller, a senior manuscript editor at the University of Chicago Press. It should erase your doubts.
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Will my friends have to order my book from a bookstore?

You can order as many books as you like directly from the printer to sell at readings, book signings and other events. The cost is slightly higher than the wholesale cost of the book, but of course, if you sell the book yourself, you retain all of the profit.
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How do I make my book into an ebook?

In the very near future, Luminare Press will be offering ebook services. Please check back for pricing and information.
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