Frequently Asked Questions

   What Are Your Services?

• Three Levels: 1) I can assist you with your project and provide a few hours of consulting time and materials.  2) Some people want more expertise with scanning, genealogical research, or creating specific graphics.  3) Most people desire my organizational expertise to create their book.

• Generally to create a book, the process ranges from 6 weeks to 1 ½ years.

   What Are Your Costs?

• I charge $40/hour. Services range from 2 - 3 hours, to 30 - 50 hours, to 100 hours or more, depending on your particular needs and budget.

   How Do You Create The Books?

• I use desktop publishing software on my computer (Adobe products). I do not create my books using an online book website (e.g., Shutter Fly, Snapfish, Mixbook, etc.). By using robust publishing software I am not limited with the size or features of the book.

   What Is The Size Of The Books?

• Generally books are 8.5" x 11," but they can be smaller or larger; in portrait or landscape.
• Page quantity ranges from 30 pages to over 400 pages.

   Where Do You Print And Bind The Books?

• Books are commercially printed in the Twin Cities on high-quality, archival paper.
• Books are also bound in the Twin Cities and can be: 1) coil-bound, 2) softbound, or 3) hardbound.

   Do You Scan Photographs?

• Yes, I scan prints, albums, framed pictures, documents, letters, slides, negatives, etc. I do Photoshop restoration of images when required. I partner with a local business to convert old movies into DVDs.

   Where Do You Do The Work?

• Most of my work is done in my office once materials are gathered from your home. Depending on your project, sometimes a home visit is not required if successful communication can be done via email, mail, and telephone.

   How Long Have You Been Doing This Work?

• Over 15 years specifically in this business. Before that with similar work in organization development, memory and document retention, and story-telling.

   Do You Travel Beyond The Twin Cities?

• Yes, I travel to anywhere in the United States.