Frequently Ask Questions

As an Educational Institution, an Author, Scholar or Poet, publishing with Universal Write Publications is the Right choice. Our Program contains many benefits that are truly revolutionary and unique to the publishing industry as well as to Education, Community Establishments and Children. We are more a consultation company that offers you valuable resources to creating publish works.

Benefits to be a part of UWP family of authors and wordsmiths!

Call 1-800-430-0287 Ext: 9 to discuss your ideas.

What do I get for publishing with Universal Write Publications LLC?

• No worries of rejection as long as the publishing guidelines are followed.
• One time fee based on the services you choose.
• Listing with Books In Print.
• Nationwide and Intentional sale opportunity.
• Listing with Baker and Taylor and Ingram (the two major wholesalers for books in print)
• Your own personal page on UWP’s website.
• You choose the cost of your books.
• You control your $$$$$.
• You control your sales.
  No royalties for you to sit by the mailbox and wait for or wonder if you get one at all.
• No monies owed to the UWP once publishing/consultations fees are paid
• A venue to make sales through UWP’s established and professional business website.
• Access to business partners: Media, Publicity and Marketing and Agent

Why don’t you charge a fee or pay royalties like other POD companies?

• UWP is not technically a POD company and does not compete with mainstream publishers or Atypical POD companies. We are more of a consultation Publishing Press geared towards those who aspire to be published more for personal fulfillment or professional enhancement.
• We want to empower our publishing family. Having done extensive research, some of the perils aspiring authors experience is that they feel cheated out of sales, feel powerless and with no control over their work or success. UWP want to eliminate that sense of insecurity and confusion by putting the power back into the hands of the organization or individual who placed their work and trust into our hands.

How does UWP do that?

• By creating your own personal Ad page on UWP mega marketing website.
• Your own private email address so that those interested in contacting you directly or getting your books can do so
• You place your own personal PayPal (www.paypal.com) account on your page where your books can be purchased
• Your PayPal (www.paypal.com) account is linked to your own bank account guaranteeing that the funds will go to you
• You tell us who purchased your book, and the shipping address and we will place the order for you
• You keep track of your own sales, and success

What is the cost for UWP consulting fee?

• The cost is different for every project. Example: A children’s book cost may be different than the cost of a four hundred page collection of essays because of the page number, formatting etc.
• Cost is also affected by whether you are bringing a complete and printable project or if UWP will have to create a complete project for you.
• Many things affect COST. However, UWP guarantee that whatever final price is quoted to you will be honored as long as no changes are made to the project once the cost has been agreed upon by both Universal Write Publications LLC and YOU. That’s the UWP Promise.

Is there any additional cost that comes from Universal Write Publications?

• There is a small monthly fee associated with being listed on UWP established and widely publicized website.
• This fee is to have your page updated and maintained by UWP as well as for the continued publicity and marketing efforts that maximizes your visibility and opportunity for sales.

How does your children’s book publishing work?

• Typically adults write children’s books. UWP have developed a fresh approach to have Children writing books for Children in their own age group through the CHEYANNE BOOK SERIES.
• This series is a little different from our publishing program, which is discussed in the detailed package that is sent to the parent/guardian of a young author. For more information visit the CHEYANNE BOOK SERIES aspect of our website and for submission guidelines.

What about the School Publishing Program?

• This program is developed to help community organizations and schools foster the love of literature, writing, reading and English in the classroom.
• It works by building a partnership with your organization and UWP
• We come out and help you to implement the program into your school curriculum or community organization. For a CD Press Kit, please follow the SCHOOL PUBLISHING PROGRAM guidelines or email Rosier@Universalwrite.com or call 1-8000-430-0287.

What about marketing and publicity?

• You maintain full control and autonomy over your work and make all decisions for your marketing and publicity campaign. We are always here to help offer advice and consultation as to some of the ways you can do this. UWP has partnered with CG MEDIA PUBLICATIONS a Publicity and Marketing firm that can help you create everything from posters and flyers, to CD business cards and media kits. Contact Calvin@CGMediapublications.com for more information.
• Your books will be listed with Books In Print as well as Baker and Taylor and Ingram book distribution company and will be available for purchase through major book sales mediums because of our unique printing POD relationship we have.
• You don’t have to store, warehouse or stock books. With a simple order form and phone call, your readers can have their books delivered right to their door without you ever having to leave your desk.

Can we work with your Agent?

• UWP has partnered with THOMPSON LITERARY AGENCY who currently agent our most authors. If you are interested in being represented through this well established and professional agency, contact Dr. Maxine Thompson directly for submission guidelines at Maxtho@aol.com.
• Thompson Literary Agency is one of the most established and ethical agency that will work with authors who are truly passionate, with a wide array of publishing contacts to help you get your work into the right hands.

What if I choose to go to a mainstream publishing company?

• GREAT! UWP support and encourage your individual success with your work in whatever way makes you happy.
• You are not obligated to us by contract or other wise. If you are offered a contract or simply choose to not take advantage of our fully publicized website and marketing efforts, that’s your choice. It’s all apart of you being in control of your own creative masterpieces.
• Your cost of taking your book from idea to print ready to publish work is the only obligation you have to UWP. You can take your files to any company you would like. Either way, you have a home here at UWP until you have made that decision.
• Your copyrights belong to you. This is a no hassle opportunity to get started on your personal publishing journey. We are here to help.
• I noticed there is a Movie & Film Company on your website. Does this mean if we work with you we get our books turned into movies?
• Universal Write Publications partner Write II Films, Inc is an independent film production company that creates movies from books like yours. If you believe your book read like a movie go to www.writeiifilms.com or email info@writeiifilms.com.

What does Shoot Em Up Media Company do?

• This is a post production company that is very well established and known for working with major clients such as Gucci, Sound Productions, In Talent Magazine and much much more.
• This company is also very well known for shooting DVDs if you have poetry and creating a music video type promotion package for you. If you are interested in having your work packaged to enhance and greater increase sale opportunities, email contact@shootemupmedia.com.

What do I need to get started with Universal Write Publications LLC?

• Your first step is to contact us with your book project by following the submission guidelines.
• Once we contact you we will lay out a plan that we develop together on how to proceed.
• Remember, this website is a resource for your information, by understanding what we do; you will be a better more informed author. Being informed empowers you to know if your needs is a good match for the services we provide.
• Our toll free number 1-800-430-0287 is available 24/7 and someone will return your call within 24 hours.

What if I don’t like my book?

Your final print ready project will not go to print until its met with your final approval and you have signed off on it.

What if I have two or more projects?

We encourage you to fully embrace your passion for the literary arts and will work with you to whatever extent necessary to get you on the path to realizing your literary goals.