Who have been some of your clients?
Janice A. Petterchak has written commissioned biographies of construction, furniture, and food company founders, philanthropists, an engineer, and Chicago and central Illinois businessmen. In addition, she has edited history reference books and autobiographies of a prominent photographer and a retired family physician.
What is the time frame for completing a biography or business history?
For a story of approximately 200 double-spaced pages, the processs of research, interviews, writing, and editing the first draft usually comprises three to four months. Then the project involves adding, clarifying, and deleting material under client direction, as necessary.
Does Janice A. Petterchak stay involved in the process of actually producing the book?
Yes. She will assist the client's selected printer by proofreading the typescript prior to final printing and binding. This portion of the project, depending on the selected binding method and printer's schedule, may require an additional one to three months.
What if I don't want an actual professionally printed and bound book?
You can simply place the completed typescript in a binder or have it bound at a local copy shop.
I have already done quite a bit of work on a biography. What I need now is someone to edit the material. Does Janice A. Petterchak provide that kind of service?
Certainly, please contact Ms. Petterchak to discuss your editing requirements.
Does Janice A. Petterchak conduct professional oral history interviews?
Yes. Mrs. Petterchak is experienced in this field and knows the questions to ask that will elicit informative responses.
