Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who determines what stories are published?
   1. The Selection Committee will review all applications to ensure they meet all publication policies and then accept as many nominees as funds will allow.
2. Who is the Selection Committee?
   1. A group comprised of varying members of the community all coming from different backgrounds and interests committed to helping as many people as possible receive a story of their own.
3. What are the publication policies and procedures?
   1. All stories must meet the values and mission of My Story Matters.
4. Who can nominate an individual to have their story published?
   1. Nominations can be made by any individual through our website: www.mystorymatters.org.
5. How much does it cost to have a story published?
   1. Each story is unique.  Some stories will take more leg work than others, but the average story can be told for $110 per book.
6. Who will publish the books?
   1. Heritage Makers has partnered with us to provide a high quality, durable, and archived copy of these timeless treasures.
   2. They are personalized bound books on acid-free linen paper, library stitched reinforced binding.
7. Can additional copies of the book be purchased by interested individuals?
   1. Additional copies of the book can be purchased with permission from the nominee.
   2. All profits from the additional purchased copies will be donated back to My Story Matters to help another nominee have their story published.
8. Will all nominations be accepted?
   1. As long as the nomination meets the criteria for need we will do our best to help each nomination get published.  If there are not funds available at My Story Matters we will seek to find a sponsor for the nomination from their community.
9. Who will contact the nominator/nominee about their nomination status?
   1. Individuals selected for publishing will receive personalized contact from a member of My Story Matters Board.
10. Will the nominee be able to review the book before publication?
    1. Our staff will work closely with them to assure their story is both accurate and complete before publishing.