1:1 Self-Publishing Support
Whether you're confident handling the technical details yourself, or you'd rather hand everything off to an experienced team, we can help you self-publish.
Let’s get your book on the shelves.
Publishing a book doesn’t have to mean endless hours of research, learning a whole new set of technical skills, or spending weeks trying to figure out why Amazon won’t accept your cover file.
You've already written the book. That's the hard part.
Our Self-Publishing Support services are designed for authors who want expert guidance without handing over the keys.
We'll help you understand the self-publishing process, build a clear plan, navigate the technical requirements, and make smart publishing decisions without getting lost in the weeds.
You'll stay in the driver's seat, publish under your own name, and own 100% royalties.
We'll simply help you find the shortcuts to get to publication faster.
The result is a smoother, faster, and significantly less stressful path from manuscript to published book—without the costly mistakes, endless research, or lingering fear that you've missed something important.
Self-Publishing looks a little like this
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1. Publishing Roadmap & Timeline
We'll help you understand exactly what needs to happen, in what order, and when.
No more guessing. No more twenty-tab rabbit holes.
Together we'll create a clear publishing roadmap that outlines:
Your next steps
Key publishing milestones
Important deadlines
Launch timing considerations
A realistic path from manuscript to publication
Outcome: You know exactly what to do next.
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2. Production Planning
Publishing involves dozens of moving pieces. We'll help you keep them organized.
We'll guide you through:
Editing readiness
Cover design requirements
Formatting requirements
Print vs. ebook decisions
Production timelines
Vendor recommendations
Outcome: Every piece is accounted for before you hit publish.
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3. Platform and Technical Set-Up
We'll help you navigate the technical side of self-publishing without losing your mind.
Including:
Amazon KDP setup
Author accounts
Distribution decisions
Print specifications
Upload requirements
Publishing dashboards and settings
Outcome: Your publishing infrastructure is correctly configured.
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4. Metadata and Launch Readiness
The details matter.
We'll help you prepare:
ISBN guidance
Categories and keywords
Book descriptions
Author bio
Backend metadata
Launch checklist and final review
Outcome: Your book is positioned correctly and ready for release.
So… how much help do you want with that?
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Guidance Only
Perfect for authors who are comfortable doing the work themselves but want expert guidance to avoid costly mistakes.
Includes:
One 90-minute strategy and implementation call
Self-publishing roadmap and step-by-step checklist
Guidance on timelines, platforms, and publishing requirements
Best for: Independent authors who want clarity, confidence, and a proven path forward.
$500
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Done-With-You
Work alongside us as you set up and publish your book. We guide you through the process, answer questions, and review your work to make sure everything is ready to go.
Includes everything in Guidance Only, plus:
Two additional support calls
Live help with account and platform setup
Review of your keywords, categories, and metadata
ISBN and publishing support
Guidance for uploading your print and ebook files
Final review before publication
Best for: Authors who want extra support but still want to be involved in the process.
$1500
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Done-For-You
We handle the publishing process for you. You provide your book files and information, and we take care of the setup and publishing details.
Includes everything in Done-With-You, plus:
Complete account and platform setup
Keyword, category, and metadata optimization
Upload of ebook and print files
Publishing platform management
ISBN and distribution setup
Final review before publication
Full project management through launch
You focus on writing and promoting your book—we handle the technical side.
Best for: Authors who want a hands-off publishing experience and prefer to have an expert manage the process.
$3000
Self-Publishing FAQ.
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It’s a good idea to start with a consultation or book a manuscript review if you’re not sure about publishing with us.
Self-publishing gives you 100% control – and responsibility – over the timing, pace, and final format of your book.
And, of course, it can save you some money to forgo professional support.
Publishing with a hybrid press arms you with a professional team that has personal investment in your success, and gives you back the time you’d spend figuring out technical specs for your book files and trying to decide on the best Amazon KDP keywords for your sales page (barf).
If self-publishing still sounds like more your style, we’ve created a course, ebook, and quick guide to help you do it. -
As a hybrid press, we are partners in your book’s success. We handle editing, cover design, formatting, and upload to distributors, so you don’t have to worry about any creative or logistic fatigue.
Because this is a hybrid publishing partnership, our model includes both an upfront production fee to cover the in-house services we provide, and a royalty agreement that favors the author.
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Most done-for-you publishing projects are completed in 6-12 weeks depending on complexity.
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You’ve got options for how we can help you 1:1! Check them out:
Guidance Only – $500
60-minute publishing strategy call
Publishing roadmap
Next-step action plan
Email summary and recommendations
Perfect for authors who just need clarity and direction.
Done-With-You
$1,500
Publishing roadmap
Technical setup guidance
Metadata review
Platform guidance
3 support calls over 60 days
Email support between calls
Perfect for authors who want an expert in their corner throughout the process.
Done-For-You
$3,000
Everything above
Platform setup walkthroughs
Metadata development
Publishing readiness review
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You may submit your book for us to consider publishing. We cannot guarantee all books or authors will be aligned with our publication style, but we will always recommend the best pathway we can see for your book.
