publishing

Congratulations! You've put a lot of time, emotion and energy into writing a story. Now you want to share it with the world.

 

In today's world there are many options for publishing your book. What many authors don't understand, when you decide to publish your book, to sell it for money, you are launching a global publishing business. And one part of that is deciding how you want to publish your book. 

 

There's the traditional/agented path. There's the independent path. And there are options in between from small press to hybrid. One excellent resource that summarizes these is Jane Friedman's Key Book Publishing Paths.  

 

Learning more about publishing options

If you're not sure which path may be for you and want to learn more about the options, the advantages and disadvantages of each and learn more about how I can help you, we can talk and answer some of your questions to help you choose a path.

 

What you get:

• A 90 minute call

• A recording of the call

• Answers to your publishing path questions

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Cost: $60

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If you know your path, but are looking for coaching and support, there are a couple of options.

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Prerequisite: A completed, edited, ready to publish manuscript.

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Traditional Publishing package

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How it's done and What you get:​

• We have an initial call about your project and your goals

• You send me your manuscript for publication readiness evaluation

• We'll work together through two following calls to create a pitch strategy, including

  • a list of 15 targeted agents ​

  • a pitch

  • a query letter

  • a two page synopsis

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Cost: $600

 

Independent Publishing package

 

How it's done and What you get:​

• We have an initial call about your project and your goals

• You send me your manuscript for publication readiness evaluation

• Following two hour call to talk through the independent publishing path options

  • narrow vs. wide

    • what that means and advantages and disadvantages of each​

  • ebook, paperback, audiobook, translations​

    • focus, requirements, timing and costs for each​

  • self evaluation of skills required or outside resources needed for

    • cover design​

    • ebook and paperback formatting

    • partner site publishing

  • pricing​

  • platform

    • website​

    • email list

    • social media​​

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Cost: $200

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Additional coaching calls and/or teaching some of the independent skills required or formatting of books for you can be arranged at a cost TBD. 

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You are the hero of your writing / publishing story

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