Book Publishing
Book Publishing
Publishing Assistance
Are you interested in self-publishing your book? You’re not alone; more and more authors are choosing to publish and distribute themselves instead of going through a traditional publishing house.
The Process
After your book is edited (by me or by another editor), we can take it a step further by formatting your book (designing the interior pages), editing the cover material, designing the cover and using a print-on-demand service to get a copy into the hands of your readers. Print-on-demand means you can order exactly how many books you need, and you don’t have to keep an expensive inventory or handle shipping costs. It also means you can make updates to your book at any time. I prefer to use Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) for print books and eBooks, but we can also explore other publishing platforms, too. If you want to go one step further, I can create you a marketing package of graphics you can use to advertise and celebrate your new book!
Services Available
- Manuscript Editing
- Manuscript Proofreading
- Book Formatting (Interior Pages)
- Cover Design (eBook or Print)
- eBook Formatting
- Uploading to Amazon
- Marketing Materials for Book Launch (flyers, social media images, etc.)
Publishing Assistance
Are you interested in self-publishing your book? You’re not alone; more and more authors are choosing to publish and distribute themselves instead of going through a traditional publishing house.
The Process
After your book is edited (by me or by another editor), we can take it a step further by formatting your book (designing the interior pages), editing the cover material, designing the cover and using a print-on-demand service to get a copy into the hands of your readers. Print-on-demand means you can order exactly how many books you need, and you don’t have to keep an expensive inventory or handle shipping costs. It also means you can make updates to your book at any time. I prefer to use Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) for print books and eBooks, but we can also explore other publishing platforms, too. If you want to go one step further, I can create you a marketing package of graphics you can use to advertise and celebrate your new book!
Services Available
- Manuscript Editing
- Manuscript Proofreading
- Book Formatting (Interior Pages)
- Cover Design (eBook or Print)
- eBook Formatting
- Uploading to Amazon
- Marketing Materials for Book Launch (flyers, social media images, etc.)
Publishing Assistance
Are you interested in self-publishing your book? You’re not alone; more and more authors are choosing to publish and distribute themselves instead of going through a traditional publishing house.
The Process
After your book is edited (by me or by another editor), we can take it a step further by formatting your book (designing the interior pages), editing the cover material, designing the cover and using a print-on-demand service to get a copy into the hands of your readers. Print-on-demand means you can order exactly how many books you need, and you don’t have to keep an expensive inventory or handle shipping costs. It also means you can make updates to your book at any time. I prefer to use Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) for print books and eBooks, but we can also explore other publishing platforms, too. If you want to go one step further, I can create you a marketing package of graphics you can use to advertise and celebrate your new book!
Services Available
- Manuscript Editing
- Manuscript Proofreading
- Book Formatting (Interior Pages)
- Cover Design (eBook or Print)
- eBook Formatting
- Uploading to Amazon
- Marketing Materials for Book Launch (flyers, social media images, etc.)
Some of the books I've recently designed...
Some of the books I've recently designed...
Some of the books I've recently designed...
Manuscript Editing
Need to get your manuscript ready to send to a publisher? Want some feedback on a poem or story you’ve been working on? Preparing an important assignment that needs to be proofread?
I offer a variety of editing services to suit your needs. Editing is usually done electronically through Microsoft Word using the “track changes” feature. I can do editing by hand, but you will need to pay postage.
The types of work I edit include, but aren’t limited to:
- Book manuscripts
- Novel/novella drafts
- Blog posts
- Web pages
- Poetry
- Short Stories
- Articles
- Résumés
- Cover Letters
- Emails
- Presentations
- Projects
- Reports
- Social Media Posts and Profiles
- Term Papers
- Essays
- Research Papers
- Dissertations/Graduate Theses
- Speeches
I guarantee I can improve your work. All changes are suggestions based on my personal and professional judgment; you always have the right to override and reject the changes. However, I think you’ll find that after I spend time with your words, they will return to you sounding smoother and more professional! I will work around your schedule to make sure the turnaround time will accommodate any deadlines you have.
If you are interested in my editing services and would like an estimate or more information, send me a message using my contact form. I look forward to working with you!
Manuscript Editing
Need to get your manuscript ready to send to a publisher? Want some feedback on a poem or story you’ve been working on? Preparing an important assignment that needs to be proofread?
I offer a variety of editing services to suit your needs. Editing is usually done electronically through Microsoft Word using the “track changes” feature. I can do editing by hand, but you will need to pay postage.
The types of work I edit include, but aren’t limited to:
- Book manuscripts
- Novel/novella drafts
- Blog posts
- Web pages
- Poetry
- Short Stories
- Articles
- Résumés
- Cover Letters
- Emails
- Presentations
- Projects
- Reports
- Social Media Posts and Profiles
- Term Papers
- Essays
- Research Papers
- Dissertations/Graduate Theses
- Speeches
I guarantee I can improve your work. All changes are suggestions based on my personal and professional judgment; you always have the right to override and reject the changes. However, I think you’ll find that after I spend time with your words, they will return to you sounding smoother and more professional! I will work around your schedule to make sure the turnaround time will accommodate any deadlines you have.
If you are interested in my editing services and would like an estimate or more information, send me a message using my contact form. I look forward to working with you!
Manuscript Editing
Need to get your manuscript ready to send to a publisher? Want some feedback on a poem or story you’ve been working on? Preparing an important assignment that needs to be proofread?
I offer a variety of editing services to suit your needs. Editing is usually done electronically through Microsoft Word using the “track changes” feature. I can do editing by hand, but you will need to pay postage.
The types of work I edit include, but aren’t limited to:
- Book manuscripts
- Novel/novella drafts
- Blog posts
- Web pages
- Poetry
- Short Stories
- Articles
- Résumés
- Cover Letters
- Emails
- Presentations
- Projects
- Reports
- Social Media Posts and Profiles
- Term Papers
- Essays
- Research Papers
- Dissertations/Graduate Theses
- Speeches
I guarantee I can improve your work. All changes are suggestions based on my personal and professional judgment; you always have the right to override and reject the changes. However, I think you’ll find that after I spend time with your words, they will return to you sounding smoother and more professional! I will work around your schedule to make sure the turnaround time will accommodate any deadlines you have.
If you are interested in my editing services and would like an estimate or more information, send me a message using my contact form. I look forward to working with you!
Proofreading
Editing is an in-depth, personal process. I review your document thoroughly looking for grammar mistakes, confusing phrases, style discrepancies, and ineffective writing. Proofreading, on the other hand, is meant to be the last check before sending a book to be published, so your book should already be formatted and ready to go in a PDF file. I examine your pages very carefully. I check basic things like spelling, but also for printing mistakes (like if a word is accidentally split between pages or if a page has accidentally been left blank). Because proofreading needs a fresh pair of eyes, I can’t proofread a book I’ve already edited.
Proofreading
Editing is an in-depth, personal process. I review your document thoroughly looking for grammar mistakes, confusing phrases, style discrepancies, and ineffective writing. Proofreading, on the other hand, is meant to be the last check before sending a book to be published, so your book should already be formatted and ready to go in a PDF file. I examine your pages very carefully. I check basic things like spelling, but also for printing mistakes (like if a word is accidentally split between pages or if a page has accidentally been left blank). Because proofreading needs a fresh pair of eyes, I can’t proofread a book I’ve already edited.
Proofreading
Editing is an in-depth, personal process. I review your document thoroughly looking for grammar mistakes, confusing phrases, style discrepancies, and ineffective writing. Proofreading, on the other hand, is meant to be the last check before sending a book to be published, so your book should already be formatted and ready to go in a PDF file. I examine your pages very carefully. I check basic things like spelling, but also for printing mistakes (like if a word is accidentally split between pages or if a page has accidentally been left blank). Because proofreading needs a fresh pair of eyes, I can’t proofread a book I’ve already edited.
Indexing
A well-structured index will make your book easier to understand, more conducive to research, and, ultimately, more valuable. Automatically generated indexes, however, lack the ability to properly index a book. A computer can’t take into account the nuances of your writing.
I offer two types of indexing services:
1. Incorporated Index
This type of indexing uses the “index” feature in Microsoft Word and other word processing programs to code an index into your document. This type of indexing requires careful attention to make sure homonyms and similar references aren’t grouped together. To make this index, I read through your entire document looking for important words and phrases, and then insert the code when the phrase should be included in the index.
This index is good if you want your document to be versatile, or if it is still a work in progress. Because the code is connected to the words, you can rearrange pages and the index will still be accurate.
2. Manual Index
This type of indexing is done by hand, the old-fashioned way. This is great for a writer who already has a final proof of their book in PDF form. Once you know your manuscript is complete and the page numbers will not change, I can read through it and build your index by recording each instance of important key words. I check the context of each word to make sure it is placed in the correct category in the index.
This process is time-consuming but very rewarding. Manual indexes are all-encompassing and very accurate. However, if pages change or sections of text are removed, the index will need to be manually updated.
Indexing
A well-structured index will make your book easier to understand, more conducive to research, and, ultimately, more valuable. Automatically generated indexes, however, lack the ability to properly index a book. A computer can’t take into account the nuances of your writing.
I offer two types of indexing services:
1. Incorporated Index
This type of indexing uses the “index” feature in Microsoft Word and other word processing programs to code an index into your document. This type of indexing requires careful attention to make sure homonyms and similar references aren’t grouped together. To make this index, I read through your entire document looking for important words and phrases, and then insert the code when the phrase should be included in the index.
This index is good if you want your document to be versatile, or if it is still a work in progress. Because the code is connected to the words, you can rearrange pages and the index will still be accurate.
2. Manual Index
This type of indexing is done by hand, the old-fashioned way. This is great for a writer who already has a final proof of their book in PDF form. Once you know your manuscript is complete and the page numbers will not change, I can read through it and build your index by recording each instance of important key words. I check the context of each word to make sure it is placed in the correct category in the index.
This process is time-consuming but very rewarding. Manual indexes are all-encompassing and very accurate. However, if pages change or sections of text are removed, the index will need to be manually updated.
Indexing
A well-structured index will make your book easier to understand, more conducive to research, and, ultimately, more valuable. Automatically generated indexes, however, lack the ability to properly index a book. A computer can’t take into account the nuances of your writing.
I offer two types of indexing services:
1. Incorporated Index
This type of indexing uses the “index” feature in Microsoft Word and other word processing programs to code an index into your document. This type of indexing requires careful attention to make sure homonyms and similar references aren’t grouped together. To make this index, I read through your entire document looking for important words and phrases, and then insert the code when the phrase should be included in the index.
This index is good if you want your document to be versatile, or if it is still a work in progress. Because the code is connected to the words, you can rearrange pages and the index will still be accurate.
2. Manual Index
This type of indexing is done by hand, the old-fashioned way. This is great for a writer who already has a final proof of their book in PDF form. Once you know your manuscript is complete and the page numbers will not change, I can read through it and build your index by recording each instance of important key words. I check the context of each word to make sure it is placed in the correct category in the index.
This process is time-consuming but very rewarding. Manual indexes are all-encompassing and very accurate. However, if pages change or sections of text are removed, the index will need to be manually updated.