Compiling a lifetime of work.

Compiling a lifetime of work.

A lot of folks enjoy writing as a hobby. “Pappy” is no exception! For this book, he had a thick three-ring binder full of typed-up stories he’d written through the years—plus, a separate novella. What a storyteller! The family, especially the younger generations,...
Personal records recorded.

Personal records recorded.

It was no surprise that this author was wearing a track-and-field shirt when he came to pick up his ten hardbound books. He’d spent years as a coach, professor, researcher, exercise physiologist, and athlete himself. His ambition does not stop there! His book tells...
Briefcases, photos, and stories, oh my!

Briefcases, photos, and stories, oh my!

When a client asks to meet with us in person, usually, it’s in our office, This time, though, the meeting was in a relaxed cabin out west when Populore’s owners were in the area. The clients were able to give us details on photos—a briefcase full—they...
Tote bags full beyond their tops!

Tote bags full beyond their tops!

Full of handwritten stories, clippings, photos, and documents, and carried by the daughter of the man who’d gathered it all together. She showed up wondering how, and if, she could fulfill her father’s dream of having “it all” turned into a book. Of course! Here, with...
Hurrah for historians!

Hurrah for historians!

In this case, a baseball historian. Alan is a lifelong baseball fanatic and “documenter” of the sport’s minor league days of old. Working on these two books, we quickly realized that baseball was BIG in Western Pennsylvania and nearby spots in WV and MD a century ago....
With eyes wide open and on task.

With eyes wide open and on task.

We are frequently complimented on our attention to detail and our care in reviewing client manuscripts. Needless to say, we don’t mind being called “Eagle Eye” or being told we have Eagle Eyes! Above, a couple of emails from authors. In one case (top), the names in a...
Near, far, wherever you are …

Near, far, wherever you are …

Now and then someone local will ask if we have clients from bordering states. Yes! Actually, we regularly have clients from around the country, and have even worked with a few from abroad. Word of mouth is often how those from afar find us, but we’re always curious,...
One more accomplishment.

One more accomplishment.

What an impressive man (“Man of Steel”) this author is! BIG equipment mechanic, inventor, navy man, musician, and so much more. Here, he’s looking at a copy of his completed book, and we’re guessing thumbing through to find page 35 where the words to a song he wrote...
From Caldè, Italy, to Appalachia.

From Caldè, Italy, to Appalachia.

What do you do with boxes, folders, and notebooks full of old family photos, letters, and documents? This author was determined to get her family’s rich history in print. Off and on through the years, she organized, talked to relatives, transcribed letters, consulted...
Happy repeat clients!

Happy repeat clients!

What do these books have in common other than our completing them as part of our end-of-year activities? All were for return clients. Their 4th, 5th, 9th, and 5th book, left to right! Clearly, these authors are enjoying writing in their retirement years. The small,...