FAQ: Voiceless Duology
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Tell me more about the [For Fellow Authors] reward!

Atthis Arts works with a variety of independent editors to match the genre and writing style of the books we publish. For the Voiceless Duology, we’re super excited to be working again with Catherine and the great folks at Quill Pen Editorial. Their talented team of seasoned editors cover a full range of manuscript editing and consulting for traditionally published and self-published authors, as well as small independent publishers like Atthis Arts.

For backers at the “For Fellow Authors” level, you will receive a full Evaluation service package from Quill Pen’s owner and managing editor. She will read your manuscript and write a 4-6 page analysis (plus hundreds of marginal notes) that will detail what works, what doesn’t, and what steps you’ll need to take before publication. The result is clear direction for your rewrite, reduced anxiety, and a much stronger second draft.

This service alone generally costs more than the $350 pledge, so you are getting a great deal on top of the other rewards while supporting indie publishing.

If you have any questions regarding this service, your specific manuscript needs, your schedule, etc, just send us a message.

You can learn about all of Quill Pen’s services by visiting www.quillpeneditorial.com

Last updated: August 14, 2016 11:27

Why is international shipping so high?

Good question! We wish they were lower as well. For international shipping outside of New Zealand and Australia, we will ship the books using the United States Postal Service lowest rate: International First Class (for single books) or International Priority Mail (for multiple books due to the weight limits). The postage rate to most countries outside of Canada for a 2lb (~1kg) package is $23.18 USD, and doesn’t include packaging costs.

Last updated: August 14, 2016 11:35

How do you handle international customs declarations?

We understand that Kickstarter is not a store – you are supporting a creative project and independent writing with your generous pledges to make this project a reality. The rewards you receive are a thank-you for that support. However, US Customs office does not allow for rewards to be considered “gifts” for customs declarations. We are required to declare each books as merchandise with a fair market value of $17 USD per book. If your pledge is higher than $17 per book (e.g. limited edition), we will still only declare the $17 value. You will be responsible for any VAT or import duty charged by your local customs office. We understand that supporting a Kickstarter from another country come with these extra expenses and challenges and we are extremely grateful to have backers from all over the world!

Last updated: August 15, 2016 19:15

Tell me more about the [For Fellow Authors] reward!

Atthis Arts works with a variety of independent editors to match the genre and writing style of the books we publish. For the Voiceless Duology, we’re super excited to be working again with Catherine and the great folks at Quill Pen Editorial. Their talented team of seasoned editors cover a full range of manuscript editing and consulting for traditionally published and self-published authors, as well as small independent publishers like Atthis Arts. For backers at the “For Fellow Authors” level, you will receive a full Evaluation service package from Quill Pen’s owner and managing editor. She will read your manuscript and write a 4-6 page analysis (plus hundreds of marginal notes) that will detail what works, what doesn’t, and what steps you’ll need to take before publication. The result is clear direction for your rewrite, reduced anxiety, and a much stronger second draft. This service alone generally costs more than the $350 pledge, so you are getting a great deal on top of the other rewards while supporting indie publishing. If you have any questions regarding this service, your specific manuscript needs, your schedule, etc, just send us a message. You can learn about all of Quill Pen’s services by visiting www.quillpeneditorial.com Last updated: Sun, Aug 14 2016 2:27 pm EDT

Why is international shipping so high?

Good question! We wish they were lower as well. For international shipping outside of New Zealand and Australia, we will ship the books using the United States Postal Service lowest rate: International First Class (for single books) or International Priority Mail (for multiple books due to the weight limits). The postage rate to most countries outside of Canada for a 2lb (~1kg) package is $23.18 USD, and doesn’t include packaging costs. Last updated: Sun, Aug 14 2016 2:35 pm EDT

How do you handle international customs declarations?

We understand that Kickstarter is not a store – you are supporting a creative project and independent writing with your generous pledges to make this project a reality. The rewards you receive are a thank-you for that support. However, US Customs office does not allow for rewards to be considered “gifts” for customs declarations. We are required to declare each books as merchandise with a fair market value of $17 USD per book. If your pledge is higher than $17 per book (e.g. limited edition), we will still only declare the $17 value. You will be responsible for any VAT or import duty charged by your local customs office. We understand that supporting a Kickstarter from another country come with these extra expenses and challenges and we are extremely grateful to have backers from all over the world! Last updated: Mon, Aug 15 2016 10:15 pm EDT

Shipping Updates
For the most up-to-date information about the status of our project, check our project updates on Kickstarter!

Current Estimated Shipping Date: August 2017

Voiceless (book 1) e-books will be delivered before the end of May, with paperbacks shortly after. Current schedule for Expression (book 2) has the e-books ready in July with the paperbacks and duology-edition hardcover shortly after.

Last Updated At: 06/18/17 | See Kickstarter Update
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