The Value of Your Story
Creating a book with NextGen Story is a gift that will last for generations to come.
81% of people plan to write a book "someday"; only 11% finish a book
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We are hear to help you finish the book you have been imagining!
Custom Books
Capture the spirit of a loved one’s life by creating a custom book. NextGen Story can help you create the book you've been imagining: starting with interviews, moving through editing and, and finishing with a beautiful custom design. A custom book, printed for family or published to share with the world, is an investment in your and your family’s story.
See a few of the books we've published here.
Custom book publishing packages are created specifically for you and your family: we work to create the book you have been dreaming of. Total book packages tend to range from $4,000 to $24,000, depending upon the options you choose.
Questions, looking for more information?​ Call us: we'd love to hear about your book idea.
Set up a discovery call today.
Facilitated Self-Publishing
You've gathered content and ideas into one place, and you'd like to share with family.
Our "facilitated self-publishing" approach brings a team on board with your book: professional editors, designers and printers will help your book shine and be shared.
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We support you through editing, design, and publishing as-needed.
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Editing Services
Get your book 'out there' and into the world! This package focuses on the basics to get your book published sooner rather than later.
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​​Manuscript review to give an overall reflection of where your book is at and where you'd like it to go
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Developmental, stylistic, or copy-editing: see here for differences​​
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Our team of editors are skilled, empathetic, and have experience with life story and family history books.​​​
Minimum charge $250
If you're ready to polish and refine your book - professional design take your book to the next level
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Custom cover design including custom art
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Interior layout
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Support drafting authentic, engaging back cover copy
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Minimum charge $1,000
Launch your book with a full package - professional stylistic edit to improve your writing, marketing support and author website
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ISBN provided (to allow public sale / distribution to libraries)
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Marketing services
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Author website, press release
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Distribution to all major bookstores
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Royalty payments to authors once per year
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Relationships with wide range of printers to meet your specific needs