Book Coaching Services
Are you considering self-publishing your novel, children's story, or nonfiction book? The process of getting your book on shelves can be overwhelming - that's where our team comes in. We will walk you through every step in the end-to-end self-publishing journey, from ideation to shelf.
Self-Publishing Process
Self-publishing requires the author to drive the end-to-end publishing journey. Our team will coach you through the process to get your book out into the world and into the hands of the right readers.
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Formatting: Defining the book specifications (dimensions, paper quality, cover type), reviewing digital and physical proofs
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Cataloging: Generating an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and corresponding barcode, setting price and retailer discount, and defining title metadata
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Print & Distribution: Enabling global distribution and marketing the title
Self-publishing from ideation to shelf
1. Ideate
First, the author develops the idea for the book. This could include conducting relevant research, outlining the story (storyboarding), and writing the first draft.
2. Edit
Next, they further develop the plot and characters, preferably with an editor. This phase involves iteration, proofreading, and line edits of the manuscript.
3. Finalize
Once the manuscript is final, the author defines the specs for the print book. Illustrations and/or cover design and complete ahead of ordering the proof.
4. Catalog
Now the author defines and sets the back-end data, generates an ISBN and barcode, sets the list price (MSRP) and retailer discount, and files a copyright.
5. Shelf
Finally, the author enables global distribution via IngramSpark and/or Amazon KDP and develops a marketing strategy.
Book a Coaching Session
What You Get: Coaching sessions include a publishing industry overview, full walk-through of the end-to-end process, a self-publishing guide with a checklist to be completed at each step, resources to get your book to market, and feedback specific to your publishing project.
Price: 45-minute session for $95