Not stree free; but I'd do it again in a minute!
I was drawn to Westbow because of their high standards. They didn't want just 'any book', I wanted to produce the best work I was capable of writring. After several phone interviews, Westbow became the obvious choice. --the most expensive choice, but the right choice. At times I found working with some of the Westbow process to be a little stressful. --the submission form was daunting for a firstt time author like me. The legal team was . . . very legal. I had to remind myself that the process and the tension I was experiencing was going to make my work better. . . . AND IT DID MAKE IT BETTER! The editing department, thevproduction team, publicity people, and cxustomer service have all been particularly helpful. There will always be glitches, and there have been a few. --I found I needed to be vigilent, patient, and focused. In the end, my personal ministry team and Westbow have produced a really good quality book. And, the initial public response to it has been outstanding. In summary I would say: 1) It isn't the cheapest, but it's worth the extra investment. 2) It isn't perfect, but things that include people and process never are. 3) For the most part, the people were very helpful. 4) At times the process is stressful. But the tension of that stress has served to make a better product in the end. Bottom Line: If you're serious about your book, Westbow may be a very good fit. It has been for me.