Self-publishing benefits without the stress!
Self-publishing can be an author's dream (or a nightmare if navigating alone).
Our team of experts has your back… and your book!
You’ve written a book you’re proud of and you’re ready to let others read it. But you’re in a pickle.
- Publishing options are daunting and you don't know which is the right fit for you.
- You have a need to get your book out soon, but publishers won't work in your timeline.
- Keeping ownership of your intellectual property and control in the publishing journey matters.
You’re exploring the benefits of self-publishing, but you need some help. Good news, we offer it!
- Maintain ownership and control while also getting a professionally published book.
- Have trusted experts in your corner helping you learn as they support you in execution.
- Worry less and smile more. That's our goal for you as you self-publish your book.
Stories matter. Books matter. And you matter, too. We don’t take lightly the opportunity to help you turn your book dream into a book reality through our Self-Publishing Support package. We know your book will change lives (yours included!).
“Stephanie was tireless and dogged in her pursuit of making my book personable. I would recommend the emPowerPR to anyone who wants to put their best book and effort out there!”
— Shannon Age, author of But When I Fly
Trusted industry experts in author emPact.
You don’t know what you don’t know. (But we know and we can help!)
Overwhelm. Many authors face it the moment they realize writing their book is just a part of the journey. (Publishing and marketing is a part of it too.) As an author myself—and one who has utilized hybrid publishing and self-publishing solutions—I know overwhelm all too well because I’ve been there. And I don’t want you to be there if you don’t have to.
I want you to savor the benefits of self-publishing (such as ownership of your intellectual property, for example) but not the headaches that could come from trying to navigate it alone. Our team is poised to help with editing, proofreading, cover design, category and keyword research, imprint design and more!
We know what is needed for your book to not be only a beautiful reflection of you but marketable too! And we can help you publish a book that you are proud of and one that will take you places.
What’s included in the Self-Publishing Support package?
Lots, actually! We help authors who see the benefits of self-publishing but want support in book design and self-publishing set-up. Authors who take advantage of this package receive the following benefits.
- Content editing of your manuscript and a final proofread prior to publishing.
- Preparing your book for paperback and eBook publishing, leveraging print-on-demand solutions and a global distribution.
- Support with your book’s metadata, including categories, BISAC codes, keywords and more.
- Drafting of your book’s description to be used on Amazon and in your book’s promotion.
- Development of a professional book cover and self-publishing imprint logo.
- Personalized training to help you navigate the print-on-demand publishing platforms.
Your Self-Publishing Support Team
Enjoy the benefits of several industry experts that are onboard to ensure your book is high-quality, in alignment with your goals and marketable. Our self-publishing support team members each play a pivotal role in you and your book’s success.
Stephanie
Lead Strategist
Jesse
Project manager
Jennifer
Book Editor
Madelyn
Graphic designer
Our Self-Publishing Support package may be a good fit for you if:
- You are a business owner (or seek to be) and want to use a book to build or grow your business.
- You have a skillset that people demand and you'd like to utilize your book as another offering to complement your efforts.
- You are a speaker (or plan to be) and would find it valuable to have a book to sell to attendees of your engagements.
- You are not willing to give up control of your intellectual property and want to remain with full ownership of your content and book.
- You are looking to get your book out to the masses quickly but with professional quality, too.
- You want to retain all the royalties from book sales, but are willing to invest in expert support to bring your book to life.
Our Self-Publishing Support package may not be a good fit for you if:
- Your manuscript is in need of a developmental edit and isn't ready for a copy edit. If you are still working on your manuscript, come back to us when it's near final.
- You don't have clarity on who needs your book, who will buy it and the value it offers. Knowing your target audience is important.
- You don't have a book title, or at least a few options that the team could weigh in on with you.
- You aren't willing to be a collaborative partner in the self-publishing support process. The greatest success occurs when we work together.
- You just want a team to execute; you don't want to learn along the way. While we will be executing, after publishing, you will be responsible for your book.
What’s the investment?
Self-Publishing Support: $4,750
This package provides you the ease of bringing your book over the finish line with the support of trusted experts in the industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
There isn’t only one way to publish a book. There are several ways, actually! And, as with most things in life, there are pros and cons to each type. Publishing, unfortunately (and fortunately), isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach which is why I recommend authors to do their research and homework. Episode 3.6 of The emPowered Author Podcast highlights some of the considerations for you to use when evaluating what the best option is for you and your book.
We utilize two print-on-demand (POD) publishing options in this package: Amazon’s KDP platform and IngramSpark. Most people purchase books on Amazon and utilizing their POD services unlocks some features we love, so we always start there. However, libraries and bookstores prefer IngramSpark, so we utilize that platform for global distribution.
If you’d like to offer a pre-order, Amazon’s KDP platform allows for eBooks to be set up for a pre-order offer. Our team can build that into your production schedule if you’d like. From a marketing perspective, we are a big fan of eBook pre-orders!
It depends! Upon inquiry, we will evaluate timing capacity with each of our team members and create a production schedule that works for all. This could be anywhere from 3-6 months depending upon scheduling.
Great question! Your manuscript should be ready to send to an editor for us to get started. While your manuscript is being edited, however, you can still gather front and back matter for the book (such as endorsements, dedication, about the author, etc.). You should also have your author headshot complete (or at least scheduled) and know your book’s title and subtitle.
This publishing package does not include any printed copies of your book, just the publishing process of it. The beauty of self-publishing, however, is that you will get the opportunity to purchase author copies of your book at a steep discount utilizing the POD platforms, and we walk you through how to do that.
We think you do! A publishing imprint is a name under which you self-publish your book. While there isn’t a requirement to have this, an imprint definitely ups your credibility. While self-publishing is amazing and has so many benefits, some readers, media outlets, bookstores and more have an unfair stigma about self-publishing, and using an imprint helps curb that. At the end of the day, great books are self-published, and yours will be amazing!
