Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heritage Makers?
What kinds of projects can I make?
How much do projects cost?
What are the advantages of Heritage Makers over traditional scrapbooking?
What do I need to publish a book?
Do I need my own software?
How long does it take to publish my book?
How do I (or others) get copies of my projects?
What if there are mistakes in my final book?
How do I get started?

What is Heritage Makers?
Heritage Makers helps you build a lasting legacy of family heritage. Using a proprietary, online publishing system, you can quickly and professionally publish a beautiful, full-color book on high quality glossy paper, stitched and library bound.

What kinds of projects can I make?
In addition to several types of picture and story books, you can publish cookbooks, calendars, and posters. You buy book CREDITS that are put into your Lifetime Publisher Account. You each receive one FREE when you order any of our products. Otherwise, the one-time set up fee is $9.95. You have ONE YEAR from date of purchase to create your book and submit it for Publishing.

How much do projects cost?
Projects range in price from $9.95 to $74.95. There are also monthly sales on certain types of books and discounts if you buy book credits in sets of 5. Shipping is calculated when you submit your book for Publishing, which is usually around $7.

What are the advantages of Heritage Makers over traditional scrapbooking?
There are several advantages to publishing over traditional scrapbooking:

* No mess
* Quick and easy
* Several people can contribute to the book, each from their own home.
* Reprints of book available ANYTIME.
* Each project is archived forever in our system.
* Easy start-and-stop. No supplies to set out, no mess to clean up.

What do I need to publish a book?

• Computer (Windows 98 or later. For Macs, OSX or later) 64 MB RAM Modem or network interface card Monitor with 1024 resolution.
• Internet access (preferably DSL or CABLE, high-speed)
• Firefox 1.0 or Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0
• Enabled Cookies
• Enabled Javascript
• Scanner, digital camera or CD to scan or print photographs at a local photo developing store
• Photographs
• Text

Do I need my own software?
Heritage Makers has its own publishing software with pre-designed templates for easy use. However, you may also design your own pages and import them into the Heritage Makers online publishing system. Photos need to be saved as jpg files. Software programs which are compatible with Heritage Makers include Adobe Photoshop, Scrapbook Factory, Paste It! If you can save it as a JPEG, you can put it in our books!

How long does it take to publish my book?
Once you have submitted the template for printing, it takes 10-14 business days to arrive on your doorstep.

How do I (or others) get copies of my projects?
Currently, you may republish any project you complete for whomever wants a copy. You may also have them log into your account and order it directly from my website. You won't have to gather money, order for them, or ship the book to them: We will do all that for you!

What if there are mistakes in my final book?
Heritage Makers will reprint without change any book with their error (binding, etc). Any mistakes or changes by the author will be reprinted at ½ price.

How do I get started?

• Make sure your first order is thru a Heritage Makers Consultant. That's me! I will waive the $9.95 one time set-up fee on your first order.
• Decide on the book style you want.
• Purchase your book credits.
• You will then receive an account # and you will activate your account from my website. (I have the instructions on how to do this that I will give you upon ordering.)
• Take the tutorials on the website. You may call me with ANY questions that you have. We are in this TOGETHER and I will make sure you are happy with all your projects.
• Start creating your Heritage library!