FAQ

Questions

Are the experts in the books real?

No. Every council member is an original fictional character. Vellumwise never presents a living real-world expert as involved in, consulted for, aware of or endorsing its books. Where real research or publications are discussed, they are cited accurately and kept separate from the fictional conversation.

Is this advice?

No. Vellumwise publishes fiction. Ideas about money, health, law, psychology, learning or work are dramatised and general. They are not personal financial, medical, legal, therapeutic or educational advice. For your own situation, speak to a qualified professional.

What do I get when I buy a series?

One ZIP download containing every book in the series as EPUB and PDF, numbered in reading order, plus a Read Me First guide, the personal-use licence and the cover. Single books are not sold separately.

Who handles payment and downloads?

Gumroad. Checkout, payment, sales tax/VAT, your receipt, the download link, re-downloads and refunds all happen on Gumroad. Vellumwise does not see or store your payment details and keeps no customer accounts.

Are prices the same everywhere?

Yes. The price shown on a series page is the price you pay on Gumroad (plus any tax Gumroad adds where required). There are no location-based discounts.

Why can’t I buy a planned series?

Only complete, checked and published series are sold. Planned or in-development series collect reader interest instead, so you never pay for books that do not exist yet.

How does reader interest work?

On a planned series page, enter your email and confirm the link we send. Confirmed interest helps decide which series are written first. Separately, and only if you tick that box, we email you once when that series is published. You can withdraw at any time.

How are the books made?

See How it works. We are transparent about the tools in our process, including generative AI.

Are translations available?

Not yet. The site is in English. Other languages, starting with Arabic, will be announced only when real translated editions exist.

Something else? Email hello@vellumwise.com.