Frequently Asked Questions |
What we mean by the professional standard for your book?
Indicators of a professional standard when it comes to writing and publishing your book.
Word content, content, content DOES mean something.
A 10,000-word count usually is used for a pamphlet or a business paper. The read time is between 30 to 60 min. LIKEAPRO does not publish books under 10,000-word count.
20,000 words or less is generally a short e-book. Most short e-books are priced between 1.00 to 2.99, but tend to sell more copies than your traditional books at initial release. LIKEAPRO does not publish books under 20,000-word count.
40,000-60,000 words (typically what LIKEPRO considers our professional standard and consistent with the publishing industry) is the standard for a nonfiction book, generally, the read time is about three to four hours.
60,000-80,000 words is a long nonfiction book. Read time is generally four to six hours.
80,000 to 100,000 words is a very long nonfiction book.
100,000+words is generally for an academic book, textbook. Read time is between six to eight hours. Or if you remember being a college student, reading for a specific purpose in increments as needed.
What if I can’t afford to pay the entire amount up front?
**We have different payment options.
Depending on the package you are requesting, you pay half, and the remaining half once the draft is completed.
For Medium and Premium packages, you can pay the fee in three different phases, a deposit of $250 is made at the beginning, another deposit is made in the middle (completion of the rough draft), and the final deposit made once the editing, cover design, and such is completed. (This form of payment is not offered for the basic package, and plus package.)
You can pay the entire amount upfront, however other incurred fees still apply.
We do accept all forms of payment. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Check.
How long does it take to finish a book?
Generally it takes 30 days to complete a project from the time the initial contract started. Not the time of the initial consultation.There are exceptions to the rule that would include if the client takes longer to submit their outline, ideas or due to their schedule they may not able to approve of their work in a timely manner. Also, the size of the project will dictate when it is finished.
Generally, a 200-page book can be completed within 30 days from the contract.
How do I know that you are not going to use my work or idea as your own?
We are obligated by the ethical and moral standards of the bible to be upright and persons of integrity.
However, all persons involved in the completion of the project will sign a memorandum of agreement between all parties involved. We will also sign agreements of confidentiality that spells out the limitations.
How do I know that I am getting a professional service?
The founder and CEO Samaria M Colbert has completed and authored over 50 books. In addition, she is working on her own writing projects. She is committed to continued education and learning. Feel free to preview her work, by visiting her website at www.samariacolbert.com. Her work speaks for itself.
In addition, the main editor has edited multiple projects, his work can be found at the same website.
In addition, Samaria M Colbert is a licensed therapist within the mental health field, in private practice, a gifted minister, and teacher.
When can I get started?
Now!
Are you really going to publish my book for free?
Yes (for medium and premium packages only)
Do you provide advertisement services?
We do advertise your completed work through the main website, and your basic social media outlets (ie facebook, twitter, etc).
However; we are not an advertising or marketing firm, it is recommended that if you need additional services, that you work with a marketing firm of your choice, at your discretion.
What about the length, style and formatting?
All of that depends on the client, and what they are looking for. However; LikeAPro will not complete a work that is less than 150 pages. It is up to the client and the writer to have a substantial amount of information, research, and experience to produce a book that is an appropriate length and size. This includes before the actual formatting is completed.
If at the initial consultation a staff member at LikeAPro determines that you do not have enough research, information or general knowledge to complete the book we will work with you to get the information and your book where it needs to be. Providing an additional cost to add research and information gathering. (see the fee chart)
If the client is not willing to provide additional information or at the consultation, we determine that the work cannot be completed to our professional standards, we will gracefully decline to assist you in completing your project.
What kind of books do you complete?
We are unapologetically a Christian company. Our books tend to be consistent with the founders writing ministry. We write books about developing leaders, the prophetic, healing, mental health, Christian counseling and other topics meant to develop the reader. Again, see the CEO, founders website to preview her completed work to see what LikeAPro can do for you.
Who are your clients?
We generally work with the five fold ministries, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Entrepreneurs, Educators, Evangelist, and Apostles. Since the founder is also a licensed mental health counselor she works with other professional Christians like herself.
What kind of books will you not write?
We won’t assist you in writing books that are gossip, putting down of other ministry leaders, and ministers. We don’t write erotica, fiction, poetry books or books that are out of line with our personal convictions as Christians.
For example, if you want to write a book about how women should not preach in church you will want to consider another company.
If you believe that once you are saved you are always saved, and an individual is free to sin, you will want to consider another company to work with.
Although it is unlikely that we will agree on everything, there are some convictions that we cannot compromise on and will decline to assist you in completing that work. We do however agree to disagree and in the spirit of unity within the body of Christ, we wish you the best.
Why do I need to pay for the LikeAPro’s fee to travel?
This rule generally does not apply to local clients. However, a LikeAPro staff member that is working with a client out of town, and has to travel to another city, state or region to meet with the client in person, it is required that the client accepts this agreement.
This also applies to other writing projects where travel is involved in order to complete the project.
What is a writing coach?
A writing coach is someone who comes alongside you to help you write your book. This is different from a ghost writer in that the ghostwriter will write the book for you. When working with a writing coach you write the book, they provide you with insight, direction, correction and consultation as to the direction of your book.
What is the multiple book package for?
Multiple book package is specifically for ministry leaders who traditionally teach in series. The minister may want to turn all of his or her teaching series into standalone books. The multiple book package is for this individual.
Can the multiple book package be broken down into payment plans?
Yes, however some restrictions apply, please call us for further information.
Is there a charge to publish for the basic or medium package?
For these packages we don’t assist in publishing, however, once the final manuscript is completed, you are welcome to publish through any publishing company that you choose. Note, we are not a publishing company, we are a company that provides writing services
Indicators of a professional standard when it comes to writing and publishing your book.
Word content, content, content DOES mean something.
A 10,000-word count usually is used for a pamphlet or a business paper. The read time is between 30 to 60 min. LIKEAPRO does not publish books under 10,000-word count.
20,000 words or less is generally a short e-book. Most short e-books are priced between 1.00 to 2.99, but tend to sell more copies than your traditional books at initial release. LIKEAPRO does not publish books under 20,000-word count.
40,000-60,000 words (typically what LIKEPRO considers our professional standard and consistent with the publishing industry) is the standard for a nonfiction book, generally, the read time is about three to four hours.
60,000-80,000 words is a long nonfiction book. Read time is generally four to six hours.
80,000 to 100,000 words is a very long nonfiction book.
100,000+words is generally for an academic book, textbook. Read time is between six to eight hours. Or if you remember being a college student, reading for a specific purpose in increments as needed.
What if I can’t afford to pay the entire amount up front?
**We have different payment options.
Depending on the package you are requesting, you pay half, and the remaining half once the draft is completed.
For Medium and Premium packages, you can pay the fee in three different phases, a deposit of $250 is made at the beginning, another deposit is made in the middle (completion of the rough draft), and the final deposit made once the editing, cover design, and such is completed. (This form of payment is not offered for the basic package, and plus package.)
You can pay the entire amount upfront, however other incurred fees still apply.
We do accept all forms of payment. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Check.
How long does it take to finish a book?
Generally it takes 30 days to complete a project from the time the initial contract started. Not the time of the initial consultation.There are exceptions to the rule that would include if the client takes longer to submit their outline, ideas or due to their schedule they may not able to approve of their work in a timely manner. Also, the size of the project will dictate when it is finished.
Generally, a 200-page book can be completed within 30 days from the contract.
How do I know that you are not going to use my work or idea as your own?
We are obligated by the ethical and moral standards of the bible to be upright and persons of integrity.
However, all persons involved in the completion of the project will sign a memorandum of agreement between all parties involved. We will also sign agreements of confidentiality that spells out the limitations.
How do I know that I am getting a professional service?
The founder and CEO Samaria M Colbert has completed and authored over 50 books. In addition, she is working on her own writing projects. She is committed to continued education and learning. Feel free to preview her work, by visiting her website at www.samariacolbert.com. Her work speaks for itself.
In addition, the main editor has edited multiple projects, his work can be found at the same website.
In addition, Samaria M Colbert is a licensed therapist within the mental health field, in private practice, a gifted minister, and teacher.
When can I get started?
Now!
Are you really going to publish my book for free?
Yes (for medium and premium packages only)
Do you provide advertisement services?
We do advertise your completed work through the main website, and your basic social media outlets (ie facebook, twitter, etc).
However; we are not an advertising or marketing firm, it is recommended that if you need additional services, that you work with a marketing firm of your choice, at your discretion.
What about the length, style and formatting?
All of that depends on the client, and what they are looking for. However; LikeAPro will not complete a work that is less than 150 pages. It is up to the client and the writer to have a substantial amount of information, research, and experience to produce a book that is an appropriate length and size. This includes before the actual formatting is completed.
If at the initial consultation a staff member at LikeAPro determines that you do not have enough research, information or general knowledge to complete the book we will work with you to get the information and your book where it needs to be. Providing an additional cost to add research and information gathering. (see the fee chart)
If the client is not willing to provide additional information or at the consultation, we determine that the work cannot be completed to our professional standards, we will gracefully decline to assist you in completing your project.
What kind of books do you complete?
We are unapologetically a Christian company. Our books tend to be consistent with the founders writing ministry. We write books about developing leaders, the prophetic, healing, mental health, Christian counseling and other topics meant to develop the reader. Again, see the CEO, founders website to preview her completed work to see what LikeAPro can do for you.
Who are your clients?
We generally work with the five fold ministries, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Entrepreneurs, Educators, Evangelist, and Apostles. Since the founder is also a licensed mental health counselor she works with other professional Christians like herself.
What kind of books will you not write?
We won’t assist you in writing books that are gossip, putting down of other ministry leaders, and ministers. We don’t write erotica, fiction, poetry books or books that are out of line with our personal convictions as Christians.
For example, if you want to write a book about how women should not preach in church you will want to consider another company.
If you believe that once you are saved you are always saved, and an individual is free to sin, you will want to consider another company to work with.
Although it is unlikely that we will agree on everything, there are some convictions that we cannot compromise on and will decline to assist you in completing that work. We do however agree to disagree and in the spirit of unity within the body of Christ, we wish you the best.
Why do I need to pay for the LikeAPro’s fee to travel?
This rule generally does not apply to local clients. However, a LikeAPro staff member that is working with a client out of town, and has to travel to another city, state or region to meet with the client in person, it is required that the client accepts this agreement.
This also applies to other writing projects where travel is involved in order to complete the project.
What is a writing coach?
A writing coach is someone who comes alongside you to help you write your book. This is different from a ghost writer in that the ghostwriter will write the book for you. When working with a writing coach you write the book, they provide you with insight, direction, correction and consultation as to the direction of your book.
What is the multiple book package for?
Multiple book package is specifically for ministry leaders who traditionally teach in series. The minister may want to turn all of his or her teaching series into standalone books. The multiple book package is for this individual.
Can the multiple book package be broken down into payment plans?
Yes, however some restrictions apply, please call us for further information.
Is there a charge to publish for the basic or medium package?
For these packages we don’t assist in publishing, however, once the final manuscript is completed, you are welcome to publish through any publishing company that you choose. Note, we are not a publishing company, we are a company that provides writing services