The Publishing Experience

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
• Registration with the US Copyright Office/Library of Congress

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)
• Consideration of alternate or additional reviews
• 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

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, including discussion of the Amazon Power Boost Campaign and consideration of working with a social media strategist to determine appropriate platforms and strategies
• 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