F.A.Q.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between an eBook and paperback?

In today's publishing world, giving readers a choice is key. While paperbacks offer a classic reading experience, eBooks provide unparalleled convenience and portability. Authors who embrace both formats empower their audience, allowing them to read whenever and wherever they choose. Many avid fans will purchase both—the eBook for their daily commute and the paperback for their bookshelf. Because they are more affordable, eBooks can also attract new readers and broaden a title's overall reach.

If the above description sounds like a big piece of familiar, then this page is dedicated to you—the continual learner, searcher, and visionary. Our hats are off to every one of you who finds the journey of discovery endless and amazing while the rest of us shrug and wait for you to return with all of the answers.

Our list of FAQ's is not exhaustive, yet it does come directly from genuine, inquiring persons. And our responses are what we told each of them. Hope it helps!

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When does EMoon like to start a project?

EMoon is ready to partner with you on your manuscript. To ensure we are the best fit for your project, our process begins with a review of a sample of your work. This allows us to understand your unique style and voice, assess the editorial scope, and confirm a strong collaborative partnership for the success of your project.

What is the ideal length of a book
EMoon publishes?

To determine the best approach, we should first consider your audience. Here at EMoon, we have a broad range of publishing capabilities to suit nearly any project, and I'd be happy to walk you through the options. Premium features like foil stamping and embossing look fantastic, but they work best with a larger budget or a high-volume print run (1,000+ copies) to be cost-effective.

Does EMoon publish collaborative books?

Yes, we can do collaborative or compilation books, multi-author devotionals, etc. We enjoy the unique and custom project.

Does EMoon set the price of the book?

You determine the price. EMoon will suggest a price, however, the author gets the final say.

Once published do I have full rights
to sell copies at events or on
my website?

Yes, you do and you will want to utilize the privilege of owning the rights to your written work by sending sales to your personal website or selling at the back table during events. All EMoon authors retain full rights. You can, and should, sell your books wherever and whenever you can.

What does EMoon need from me to get started on the publishing process? Written pages, ideas, concepts?

Before a publishing agreement is signed, we will first review your manuscript and inform you of editorial needs. This will help to shape your custom publishing package, which comes next. After you have determined what services you desire, we move toward discussion of ideas and the signing of a publishing agreement. The more you can tell us and show us about your project the better! We can be a sounding board for all of your thoughts. Once you have decided to ‘go’ with EMoon and have signed a contract to work with us as your custom publisher, you receive unlimited access and consultations throughout your project. EMoon knows what authors want/need because we've been there ourselves.

What are the start-up costs?

EMoon is a custom publishing partner for self-pub and indie authors, ministries, businesses, and organizations. Therefore, we charge a fee for our services (eBook publishing, paper/hardback publishing, cover design, interior design, editing, proofreading, ISBN/barcodes—ISBN's are through our EMoon imprint—custom designed marketing items, etc.). This is because you, the author, retain all of your intellectual property rights and therefore all of your royalties through Print-On-Demand (P.O.D.) printing and distribution. EMoon maintains an ongoing relationship and cross-promotional friendship with all of our authors after the presses cool.

What are the profit margins, royalties, and company pay?

With EMoon, you retain all profits made. We think this is very important for an author and a growing, popular trend in the industry. That said, unless you are selling to the consumer directly, like paperback sales at a speaking event or eBook sales directly off your website, then your P.O.D., distributor and/or other retailers will retain a percentage of your book sales.

What do deadlines look like?

Once we are truckin' down the publishing road, EMoon will be your collaborator and let you know if that deadline is doable or when a deadline is approaching. We will do our best to help you set sustainable goals and achieve those benchmarks.

Is there marketing provided?

EMoon offers customizable publishing package that includes key marketing assets upon request: a printable sell sheet for retailers book signings, trade shows, libraries, and custom bookmarks/postcards for events. Additionally, we provide social media marketing through our company accounts. Please note that while we provide some marketing support, the author is expected to be the primary marketer for their book unless an outside publicist is hired. Contact the EMoon team for more information.

What is EMoon's involvement with the book after publication?

EMoon enjoys remaining in contact with each of our authors! We continue to promote and use our authors’ covers and content to market long after your books have shipped. We attend several writers conferences in the Midwest where we display the books we have helped publish as well as on our website and other media platforms. Our authors keep in touch and often return to use our services.

Does EMoon have a plan for success for each author?

EMoon may not financially benefit from an author who sells millions of copies, but we truly want to see each author become a best seller in their genre, and we strive to help you do so. We want to get to know each author personally along with his/her goals for publishing and marketing. Some authors want to keep it small and give books away. Others want to shoot for the moon and sell thousands. We enjoy discussing your goals.

Is there a launch team or group
who would read the book first and
make comments?

EMoon encourages forming a trusted team to launch your book. Much success can come from a well executed book launch. We suggest you find alpha readers and beta readers prior to print. If you have already had many people read your work and feel confident, great! Because it would be costly to back up after printing to revise files, we try to catch any errors or changes prior to that point. You (and/or EMoon) will receive one physical proof (hard proof) and/or digital proof (soft proof) of your book to look over, show others, share with friends. Then once you are good (and we have to be somewhat quick) we fix any errors or continue on to print.