Customized Publishing Support
For authors seeking support through the journey, whether for traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing.
The process:
The whole rationale of this approach is to customize it to your needs, but here are some of the ways I’ve worked with authors in the past, whether à la carte or from soup to nuts:
Review of any draft materials you have prepared (e.g., book description, outline, sample material)
90-minute kick-off call, a standing weekly or biweekly meeting throughout the writing process, and additional communication via email and calls as needed till the book is published
Concept development stage
Developmental editing stage
Navigating publishing pathways—for example, sounding the market for agents; narrowing down a list of appropriate potential publishers and researching how to contact them
If self-publishing, presentation of options for additional freelance or automated support (copy editing, proofreading, interior & cover design, marketing & publicity)
Presentation of options for book publication and distribution (e.g., self-publish through Kindle Direct Publishing or Ingram Spark; consider using a high-quality hybrid publisher)
Wish to secure an agent or a traditional publishing contract but lack the time to pursue this on your own
Could use a liaison with agents or editors
Already have a publishing contract, but the process has stalled out or gotten messy
For traditional publishing, perfect if you:
For hybrid or self-publishing, perfect if you:
Have a particular timeline on which you’d like to publish your book, especially if that’s in 18 months or less
Do not have an author platform
Would like to retain maximum control over your book’s title, cover design, descriptive copy, and marketing
Are a savvy self-promoter who would like to retain a higher percentage of the book’s revenue than you’d get in royalties from a traditional publisher
PRICE & TIMELINE
This service varies too much to have a set starting price. It can range from the hundreds to $40,000+, and the final scope depends on:
desired publishing pathway (traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing)
manuscript length
depth of editing needed
if I’m collaboratively writing or ghostwriting in addition to other services
timeline
6-18 months, depending on author’s availability, length and complexity of the manuscript, and publishing pathway. (Traditional publishers typically set the publication date, whereas hybrid or self-publishing offer more flexibility.)