GUIDED SELF-PUBLISHING
complete book + author services for independent writers
I help authors navigate the technical side of self-publishing, so your book looks professionally published, not DIY.
My services can be catered to your exact needs. Whether you are ready to go to print right away, or you need a cover designed, manuscript proofread, author portraits photographed, or a website created, I provide a full suite of offerings to bring your vision to life. I’ll work with you to determine what your book needs and guide you through the self-publishing process from start to finish.
IngramSpark offers fantastic reach, distributing to Barnes & Noble, independent bookstores, and libraries nationwide, and cataloging your book for wholesale purchase with no monthly subscription fee. Your book can also be made available as an e-book (including Kindle) alongside the print edition.
Package services
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I’ll guide you through the process of turning your finished manuscript into a published book, helping you navigate IngramSpark setup, file requirements, uploading, distribution settings, and the steps leading up to publication. I’ll handle the technical details with you and make sure you understand the decisions you’re making along the way.
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I’ll transform your manuscript into a polished, professionally formatted book interior designed for both readability and visual appeal. This includes details such as typography, margins, chapter openings, page numbering, headers and footers, and overall page design, with formatting tailored to your book’s content and style.
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I’ll help you understand your options for ISBNs and walk you through obtaining and assigning the appropriate ISBNs for your book. I can also guide you through the U.S. Copyright Office registration process so you know what information is needed and how to properly submit your work for registration.
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I’ll prepare a properly formatted EPUB edition of your book for digital distribution. Your manuscript will be adapted for e-readers while maintaining a clean, professional presentation across different screen sizes and devices.
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Once your physical proof arrives, I’ll review it with an eye toward both design and production, checking elements such as page layout, margins, typography, image reproduction, pagination, and overall print quality. I’ll identify any adjustments that should be made before you approve the book for publication and distribution.
add-on services
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I’ll work with you to create a professional cover that reflects the tone and personality of your book while meeting the technical requirements for publication. Design can include the front cover, spine, and back cover for your print edition, with consideration given to typography, imagery, and how the book will appear both in person and online.
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I’ll carefully review your manuscript to improve clarity, consistency, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and overall readability while preserving your individual voice and writing style. The level of editing can be tailored to your manuscript and how much support it needs before publication.
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A professional author portrait gives your book and online presence a polished, personal touch. Drawing on my background in art photography and portraiture, I’ll create images that feel natural and distinctive while reflecting who you are as an author.
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Whether you need a simple author page, a portfolio, or a full website to promote your book and work, I can create a clean, professional Squarespace site tailored to you. I can help organize your content, establish the visual direction, and build a site that makes it easy for readers to learn more about you and your work.
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I’ll help you determine what your book needs beyond the main manuscript and organize it appropriately. This can include title and copyright pages, dedications, acknowledgments, tables of contents, author biographies, and other front or back matter specific to your book.
package pricing
BASIC
$500
Author provides finished text-only manuscript + finished cover design
Interior formatting & layout (text-only) for both print and e-book
Cover file assembly, front and back matter assembly
ISBN/copyright registration guidance
Print-ready files & IngramSpark upload guidance
One round of revisions
STANDARD
$750+
Some added complexity in the interior, author provides cover image with or without full design
Everything in Basic, plus:
Up to 10 images, pull quotes, section/chapter breaks
2 included rounds of revisions*
Simple cover design using provided images
*addl. charge for more than 2 rounds of revisions
COMPLEX
$900+
Image-rich books, cookbooks, textbooks
Everything in Standard, plus:
Charts, tables, footnotes, unlimited images
In depth formatting for images and text
Unlimited reasonable revisions
Priority turnaround
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I look forward to hearing from you and learning about your project!