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?
How do I get help making my own storybook?
What if I don't have a scanner or a digital camera?
I would love to make a storybook, but I don't know if I can afford it.

FAQ's about publishing points:
What are credits and publishing points?
How do I order my publishing points?
How soon do I get my publishing points?
How long are my publishing points good for?
How do I use my publishing points?

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 storybooks, you can publish cards, calendars, and prints. You buy PUBLISHING POINTS that are put into your Account. You have TWO YEARS from date of purchase to create your book and submit it for Publishing.

How much do projects cost?
Projects range in price from $1.79 for postcards to $139.95 for our largest canvas print. However, if you purchase publishing points through me, your publishing consultant, you can save between 10% to 50%! Shipping is calculated when you submit your project for Publishing, which is usually around $8.

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 2.0 or Internet Explorer 7.0 or greater
   To download Internet Explorer 7.0, click here.
   To download Firefox 2.0, click here.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
   To download Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0, click here.
• Enabled Cookies
• Enabled Javascript
• Scanner, digital camera or CD with digital photos
   (Photo developing stores can put your photos on CD from negatives or printed photos)
• 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 usually takes 10-14 business days to arrive on your doorstep. Sometimes even less!

How do I (or others) get copies of my projects?
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?

• Be sure to place your order through a Heritage Makers Consultant. That's me!
• Decide on the project you want to create.
• Purchase your project 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!

How do I get help making my own storybook?
Try the Heritage Makers online tutorials. Don't forget, you can call your consultant anytime for help.

What if I don't have a scanner or a digital camera?
No problem! You can scan your photos at any photo kiosk, such as in Walmart or Costco, and save them to disk. Or I can scan your photos for you! Please ask me about scanning services.

I would love to make a storybook, but I don't know if I can afford it.
Host a workshop! You can get publishing points towards your storybooks based on sales from your workshop. Or become a consultant! It is rewarding and FUN!

FAQ's about Project Credits and Publishing Points

What are publishing points?
A publishing point is worth $1 towards your publishing order at HeritageMakers.com, but publishing points only cost 50 to 90 cents each! You can see how quickly your savings can add up! See our publishing points price list here. Publishing points can only be purchased through a Heritage Makers consultant. Use your publishing points when your book or project is complete to publish it..

How do I order my publishing points or credits?
You can order by contacting me, your Heritage Makers Independent Consultant with your order.

How soon do I get my publishing points?
I'll enter your order the same day I recieve it, and your points are deposited to your account immediately. Just activate your account and log in to see what points you have in your account.

How long are my points good for?
Your points are good for two years from the date of purchase, and then they will expire, so you'll want to start your projects right away!

How do I use my publishing points?
Once you place your order, I'll set up your account and give you instructions on how to get started.

Use your account to create your projects, and when you're finished, click the "buy now" button. Preview your project to make sure it's just right, and proceed with checkout.

The checkout system will prompt you to select publishing points to use in your purchase. Once checkout is complete, your book or project should be delivered to your door in 10 - 15 business days!