Question 1

Why should I choose Shar-Shey Publishing Company?

Accepted Answer

Shar-Shey Publishing Company has worked with over 40 different authors helping them publish their manuscripts and turning them into professionally beautiful published books. We work closely with the author by first understanding their vision.

Question 2

How do I submit my manuscript?

Accepted Answer

Manuscript are to be written and submitted in a Microsoft Word Document and submitted following our SUBMITTION GUIDELINE on our home page.

Question 3

My Book was previously self-published. Can I still submit it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If it’s not been self-published in the last 6 months.

Question 4

Will you be making any major plot changes or changing the title of my book?

Accepted Answer

This will be up to the author. If you, the author, thinks there are any title or plot changes that need to be made, you can let us know.

Question 5

What is your timeline/deadline to get the other books finished in a series?

Accepted Answer

This depends on how fast you write. The sooner the better of course, but we don’t set deadlines as it hinders creativity.

Question 6

I’ve already had a cover made for my book, will I still be able to use this cover?

Accepted Answer

This is ultimately up to Sharnel, but a majority of the time the answer is no. We are very well-known for our covers and have a standard all of our covers must meet.

Question 7

How involved will I be in the editing process?

Accepted Answer

If/when you sign a contract you will provide us with a finished MS. Our editing manager will critique the MS and pair you up with an editor. So any changes that are being made will be approved by you.

Question 8

Who pays for marketing/advertising?

Accepted Answer

We do strongly suggest you market and advertise your book as well, since you’re the best promotion for your book.

Question 9

Will I be able to buy print books at a discounted price?

Accepted Answer

Your book is published under your own account through either Amazon KDP or IngramSpark, therefore, you can order as many print copies as you like when the process is complete.

Question 10

What are your average sales per author per book?

Accepted Answer

There is no way to predict this at all.  It varies per author (author platform, author involvement, how many books they have out, social media, sales and promotions, blogs, etc.) It also depends on the genre as some genres sell better than others. Authors determination, growth,  and willingness to be consist is what sells books. Once your project is complete with us you are responsible for your sells.

Question 11

Will you provide SWAG or marketing material?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the package you pay for. Yes! We provide digital marketing and promotional material. Be sure to look over your package.

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