Authoring a la Carte
Book Coaching Made to Order
Choose only what you need, as you need it!
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FREE Weekly Teleconference open to EVERYONE
Join my weekly teleconference, Thursdays, 6 to 7 pm Pacific Time (that’s 7 to 8 pm Mountain, 8 to 9 pm Central, and 9 to 10 pm Eastern) by simply calling 1-712-432-1620 and access code 333495#. Each week I’ll talk about some aspect of writing, publishing or marketing and take your questions.
Concept Development
Talk with me about your book idea in a FREE 30-minute conversation. Meet in-person at a Seattle-area coffee shop or teahouse or by phone from anywhere. Follow-up sessions billed by the hour. Email or call today to set up your initial Concept Conference appointment.
Entrees
Writing, Writing, Writing
Enjoy a personal phone conversation every week and unlimited email access between calls for as long as you need them: until your manuscript is done! I know all the excuses and understand all the barriers, and I will keep you on track and making progress until your manuscript is complete. Your one-time investment of just $1200 makes this an excellent deal.
Post-production Work
Once your manuscript is done, get the help you need to get it ready for publication. I provide editing and proofing, help with front- and back-matter (like table of contents and index), options for cover or jacket design, interior layout considerations, information about copyrights and permissions, and the pros and cons of various publishing options, including traditional publishing, self-publishing through a long-run press, print-on-demand and electronic publishing. What happens in post-production is in many ways more important than the manuscript itself. Get the best information, right here! Cost is $1500 for the entire package, $900 if editing and proofing are contracted elsewhere.*
Marketing Advice
Once your book is done and off to the publisher or printer, congratulations are in order. But this is no time to relax. If your book is going to get into the hands of those who need to read it, then you have to get it there. Even if your book is published by a traditional publisher, marketing your book largely will be your responsibility. Get help in planning a book launch, distribution to book stores, online and in-person sales, volume sales, cobranding, social networking, tapping traditional media and public speaking. Will your book make money? Marketing is the only way to make that happen! Marketing Advice continues as long as you need it – for the life of the book – and costs just $1500.
Dessert
Only Editing
If you already have a manuscript completed and just want expert editing and proofing, then ask for Only Editing. My flat rate of $650 for book-length works includes a firm completion date and changes that are easy to incorporate in your finished product. APA requirements observed for scholarly works (and for a slightly higher fee).
Audience Analysis
What if you already have a book completed but it’s selling less than you’d like or less than you expected? I can do an analysis of your book (in print copy or pdf), and make suggestions for simple changes to incorporate in your next printing. I will also suggest new ways to market your book for maximum impact. Your cost of $399 includes an 10-page written analysis and conversation by phone after the analysis has been delivered.
Sidelines and Spin-offs
Once your book is out there, you may want to supplement it with collateral products, like a workbook, audio book, DVD, calendar, translations or – well, whatever you can think of! Get all the ideas you can handle and expertise to implement them for the life of the book for just – are you ready for this? – $650.
*Professional editing and proofing (not necessarily from me) are required for all manuscripts and products I handle.
Move your dream of writing and publishing a book from “someday” to “now.” Make even a small step today.
