Submissions FAQ

What kind of books do you want?

I want all kinds of craft books which contain photographed craft tutorials. I do expect the book to also have sections or chapters that are devoted to text. The majority of the work should be craft tutorials. Some books (companion books, for example) might not have tutorials, but the original book does have them. That’s okay, too. As long as the book being submitted follows these guidelines, I will look at it. 

Will I be able to upload my ebook myself?

No. All of our ebooks are published exclusively by me. This is not a repository for any and all ebooks--only the very best photographed craft tutorials and other related books will be sold here.

What sort of crafts interest you?

I am interested in being the premier source for photographed craft tutorials in ebook form. That said, all crafts will be considered. Ask yourself, “What do I know how to do?”  then write that book.  For example, if you know how to quilt,  photograph yourself making one particular kind of quilt. Put those photos into a tutorial format with text, and see where that leads you.

Of particular interest to us right now: 

• Sewing tutorials (how to make skirts, small gift items, dolls)
• Fine art tutorials (how to paint X, how to use X medium, how to make X with clay/wood/whatever, how to sculpt X)
• Homesteading arts (how to bake the perfect bread, whittle the perfect whistle, weave the perfect basket, raise the most delicious chicken, be the greenest on the block)
• Cooking arts (How to cook X)
• Fiber art tutorials (how to knit X, how to crochet X, how to felt X)

We keep mentioning X because we are interested in books that have a focus. “How to Knit” is not as interesting to me as “How to Knit This Item.”  Beginner books are great, but please make sure your book contains specific projects in it to go along with the beginner skills.

I’ve never written a book before, but I have a popular blog where I post my craft tutorials. Will you consider my stuff?

Yes, absolutely. Email me and let’s talk.

Does your contract purchase all the rights to my work?

No. The author contract is not about purchasing your rights. I will never own your work outright—if contracted, I license your work for a specific period of time.

How much do you pay? Do you pay an advance?

I do not pay an advance. All payment is based on the number of books sold. Royalties start at 35% of the list price, which is the price the customer pays for the full-priced item. For example, if your book sells for $10, you would receive $3.50 for every book sold. 

How often do you pay out royalties? Do you send a check? 

Right now I pay monthly, by check or Paypal. Authors outside the USA are paid via Paypal, in US dollars. In the future, it’s possible that payment will be moved to a quarterly basis. Of course, all authors would be notified in advance of any such change.

How many authors do you have under contract right now? 

Right this moment, we have three authors under contract, and I'm talking to two more. 

Do you make money at this? Do people really buy craft tutorials in ebook form?

Yes, I do make money at this. From my ebooks, I make enough money each year to buy groceries for my family each month, and to pay for private speech therapy for my child. I make more money every year from my books than most novelists make from their first advance. Their first advance is gone, but I keep making that money, year after year. It's okay to want to make money from your writing. That's the point of selling something and having a business.

I'm not confident that ebooks are the way to go with this. I don't understand ebooks/don't buy ebooks/don't have confidence that ebooks will become popular enough. Do you really think this type of publishing project will work?

This project is staying ahead of the technology curve. Ebook sales continue to increase at a startling rate, outpacing print books by a large margin. Not only that, but technology has now given us an ebook reader that is in full-color. The ebooks I publish are perfect for devices like the iPad--folks can take their tutorials right with them to the craft table.  Plenty of people read ebooks on their computers, too,  which works perfectly for our purposes. Also, many folks are turning to ebooks as a more ecologically sound choice. People who want to "live green" enjoy buying their books electronically. If you want to stay ahead of technology and are comfortable with ebook formats, consider writing for Craft e-Revolution. If you don't think ebooks will last, then we probably aren't the place for you.

May I contact you with a different question?

Yes, of course. Please feel free to email me here.