The Publishing Experience

Merry Dissonance Press offers an all-inclusive, full-service publishing experience for completed manuscripts up to 100,000 words.

Merry Dissonance Press offers an all-inclusive, full-service publishing experience for completed manuscripts up 100,000 words.
Our publishing experience includes the following elements:
Project oversight:
- Project management from the beginning of the production process through publication
- Title setup, including CIP Data and ISBN
- Assistance with and editing of the foreword for the book, if needed, and all front and back matter, including book endorsements and trade review excerpts
- Distribution setup, including Amazon Author Central Page and book optimization
- Assistance with Library of Congress filing
Layout and design:
- Custom cover design
- Custom interior layout design
Advance reader copy creation and submissions:
- Advance reader copies in PDF format (paperback ARCs are available at an additional investment)
- Trade review bundle with BlueInk Review and Foreword Clarion (additional trade review is available with Kirkus Reviews at an additional investment)
- Assistance with identification of and submission to book endorsers
Final production of paper book:
- Proof and uploading via Ingram/Lightning Source
- Traditional worldwide distribution through Ingram/Lightning Source
- Additional paper book creation via KDP for Amazon sales only
- Book files submitted to and proofed with local printer(s)
eBook creation and publication:
- eBook file conversion and initial exclusive upload to Kindle
- Subsequent to the exclusive arrangement, additional formats can be created for other e-readers, including Nook, Kobo, and iBooks. Additional fees required.
Marketing and social media strategizing:
- Three marketing strategy meetings to create an individualized plan with book marketing expert
- Discovery meeting with social media strategist to determine appropriate platforms and strategies, plan development, and plan review
- Initial Amazon Power Boost & Best Seller Campaign
- Initial marketing materials, including book one sheet
Post-publication support:
- Support and management of title metadata
- Two-year specialized plan for book award submissions
- Six months ongoing project management of your title via a monthly Zoom meeting
- Guidance for getting your books into bookstores, libraries, and other trade outlets

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Additional services available:
- Website design
- Media kit, including author headshots
- Book trailer
- Audiobook
- Book tour
- Foreign language rights
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