Publish without panic. Let’s do this!

When you’re navigating the final hurdles and worrying about risks and costs you aren’t aware of, it makes a huge difference to have someone on your side. Someone who understands your vision, answers your questions, believes in you, but is also honest with you.

Publishing is the journey of a lifetime, I don’t just do it for you, I do it with you.

SAVE on my Book Launch Publishing Support Packages

Let’s set you up for success as a published author! I guide you through smart, reader-centred decisions about how your book is positioned, produced, priced, and promoted. Ask me about copyright and if your book risks breaching it, your use of AI, alternative PODs like Lulu and bookshop.org.

I handle the behind-the-scenes technical setup for you, from uploading your files and fine-tuning your book’s metadata to helping you navigate print pricing and platform quirks. 

Fixed Fee Professional Book Launch package:  US$480 

Launch Strategy: Positioning, Pricing, Publishing 

This package is based on ~6 hours of work. You are welcome to substitute implementation activities. 

1. Discovery Call (Free)
2. Positioning: Why your book matters, who it’s really for, and how it can genuinely earn its place—and sales—in a crowded market
3. Pricing: Where your book should sell, in which formats, and at what price, so you’re clear on profitability and not blindsided by costs or risks
4. Promotion: How to make your book easy to find, easy to buy, and easy to talk about – in ways that fit you and your budget.
5. Process: We map a realistic self-publishing timeline – so you know what’s next, avoid last minute panics, and don’t miss any crucial steps.
6. Book Project Management step-by-step checklist for planning marketing.

Then Implementation: Publishing your book

7. Create Book Gmail account setup with forwards to your existing Gmail
8. Guidance on Bowker or Canadian ISBNs
9. Set up Amazon Author Central account with bio and headshot to show credibility.
10. Optimize your Amazon book listing to get found and sell more (consumer reader).
11. Review your eBook for Amazon accessibility requirements.
12. Create Linked Title on your KDP account (ebook, paperback and hardcover);
13. Upload book design files for all formats; decipher errors.
    Two uploads (original and 1 correction) for each format.
14. Create and publish a banner or “Look inside” below your Amazon book description for more impact.

Get a reduced rate for IngramSpark publishing if you take this package.

Fixed Fee Book Launch package PLUS promotion:  US$4 000

This package is based on 50 hours of work. You are welcome to substitute activities. 

Strategy: Positioning, Pricing, Publishing, Promotion

1. Everything in the Professional Book Launch package
2. Copywriting of your book sales pitch and hooks, and synopsis. 
3. Book Mockup of your cover design for social media.
4. Ask me anything: copyright, AI, alternative platforms…

Support: Publishing your book

1. Everything in the Professional Book Launch package
2. Two additional Amazon Banners

Support: Promoting your book

1. Bookmark – it’s a business card for your book! 
2. Author Signature Sticker for business books – post to your ideal clients.
3. Double-sided Flyer or Postcard – a marketing aid to approach libraries, stores and agents 
4. Press Release or Book Synopsis – for podcasters, media and sponsorships

Support: author website landing page

4. Advise on a Bluehost (USA) OR Hostpapa (Canada) website domain and hosting account. 
5. Set up your WordPress database, with a core theme and plugins suitable for your author website.
6. Design your Landing page and write content; book purchase links and launch event announcements.
7. Set up so you can add your blogs and pages using pre-designed templates. Show your authority, talk about events, and build Google SEO.  
8. One hour of training where we also polish your home page together. 

Get a reduced rate for IngramSpark publishing if you take this package.