Question; What kind of price increase am I looking at if I want heavier paper on the inside of the book?

Answer: The sky is the limit but generally speaking a 24/60 lb paper would be about half a cent per page more. The weight of this heavier paper makes for a more attractive book because the ink from the other side of the page does not show through as much. Buff colored paper and textured paper are available at a higher price. The main reason that 20 lb paper is used is to make the book as light as possible for mailing purposes as well it is to keep the price as low as possible.

Question: How much does color photo copying cost for inside or on the cover?

Answer: Color copying costs about $1.50 to $2.00 depending on the quantity of pages inside the book. To print a cover in color on 65 lb cover stock would cost about $1.00 more per cover.

Question: How much do you charge for layout and design?

Answer: The charge for a perfect bound book of 60-100 pages in length is $250.00. (See price list for books (manuscripts) to 500 pages.) This price is based on the customer sending a copy of the manuscript to Lighthouse Publishers 2002 by mail/post/e-mail or on a disk (disk preferred). All manuscripts should be sent in ASCI text. The price includes: layout of each page, page numbering, header or footers, a table of contents page, copyright page, dedication page, biography page, bold, italic print, change of fonts in the design as needed, one gallay of finished manuscript sent to you for your approval or further corrections as needed. Additional gallays (copies) sent to you are $25.00 which includes postage and handling.

Question: What are the editing fees for a book of this size?

Answer: The price would be $1.50 per page. Example: a 100 page book would be 100x1.50=$150.00.Some writers have not spell-checked their work. Others, may require a bit more help with the style of their work.

Question What if my book has already been edited by someone else. Would the price then differ?

Answer: If your book (manuscript) has already been edited the price would be $1.00 per page. All manuscripts must be reviewed by the editor before its next stage – that of layout and design.

Question: Will you organize an ISBN (International Standard Book Number and CIP (Canadian Cataloguing in Publication Data) for contract printing jobs?

Answer Yes, Lighthouse Publishers will organize an ISBN and CIP for books that are published with the Lighthouse Publishers 2002 name. The fee for this is $50.00 which includes sending two copies of your book to the National Library of Canada. Your book will be part of their permanent collection. Both of these cataloguing registrations are essential if the author hopes that their book will one day end up in libraries and in bookstores.

Question: If I want black and white or colored pictures in my manuscript could I and what would the cost be?

Answer: Yes you may, and I recommend it. Our graphics person is excellent. The cost would depend on the size of the picture and whether you want black and white or coloured.

Question: What would I do if I wanted my own pictures placed inside my book?

Answer: All you have to do is include a copy or copies of the picture or pictures you would like included in your book, tell us whether you want the pictures in black and white or colour, and we will follow your instructions.

Question: Could I use my own picture or pictures for the front cover page and back cover page?

Answer: Yes, you may and I highly recommend it. If you do not have one or do not want to use one – Lighthouse Publishers will provide both front and back covers for you at a cost of $100.00.