Let’s Work Together
Are you an independent author looking to turn your manuscript into a ready-to-publish, high-quality book?
My work process is based on my previous experience working in the publishing industry in-house, and I would be more than happy to help get your book ready for publishing.
The Digital Edition Package
– from €255 (EUR)
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Kick-off call or questionnaire to fill out, to prepare for our work together, and to gather all information and files needed
eBook conversion only (paperback/hardback not included).
Deliverables: reflowable EPUB, according to your publishing platform’s specs.
Wrap-up email with instructions for the next steps.
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Authors who want their manuscript turned into an eBook format only.
Authors who have a limited budget, and wish to start with the eBook first then come back to produce the print version later.
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You submit this form with the required info.
If we are a good fit to work together on your book, I will send you a proposal with what’s included, the estimated timeline, the total investment, and the terms and conditions.
Once you approve the proposal, you will receive the agreement and deposit invoice to book your spot in my calendar.
After your booking is confirmed, I will email you to let you know what files and information you need to gather before we kick off our work together!
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Custom formatting: Available if some sections of the book require different treatment, such as handwritten notes, text messages, recipes, different sections, etc.
Illustration: To present different options to add on chapter opening pages.
Complex layout: For books that include a lot of non-text objects, footnotes, endnotes, that contain an index, or that have requirements outside of the norm.
Extra word count: For books over 100K words.
The Ready-to-Publish Package
– from €399 (EUR)
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Questionnaire to fill out to prepare for our work together, and to gather all information and files needed.
A selection of different elements to choose from, including examples of page layouts, and formatting options. You will be able to then mix and match the elements to your liking for the creation of your book interior. (Illustrations not included.)
Your choice of one size from the selection of standard print dimensions.
eBook conversion.
Deliverables: ready-to-print PDF(s) and reflowable EPUB, according to your printer’s or publishing platform’s specs.
Wrap-up email with instructions for next steps.
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Authors who wish for their book to be professionally formatted but don’t require custom typesetting.
Experienced authors who want their manuscript turned into a ready-to-publish book without needing guidance.
Authors who don’t have time to format their own book and just need a standard page layout that follows publishing best practices.
Introverted authors who are looking for an easy way to get their book professionally typeset without having to get on calls and discuss design choices.
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You submit this form with the required info. I may email you if I require additional information.
If we are a good fit to work together on your book, I will send you a proposal with what’s included, the estimated timeline, the total investment, and the terms and conditions.
Once you approve the proposal, you will receive the agreement and deposit invoice to book your spot in my calendar.
After your booking is confirmed, I will email you to let you know what files and information you need to gather before we kick off our work together!
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Kick-off meeting: Available if you feel the need to get on a call at the start of our work together.
Custom formatting: Available if some sections of the book require different treatment, such as handwritten notes, text messages, recipes, different sections, etc.
Illustrations: To present different options to add on chapter opening pages and/or scene breaks.
Complex layout: For books that include a lot of non-text objects, footnotes, endnotes, that contain an index, or that have requirements outside of the norm.
Extra word count: For books over 100K words.
Font research: To use fonts for the chapter titles/subtitles that are the same, or that look like the ones, from the cover design (in case you can’t provide font names or the font itself).
Second size: In case you are printing the book in two different formats (eg. paperback and hardback).
The Customized Typesetting Package
– from €870 (EUR)
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Kick-off meeting to prepare our work together and to go through all information and files needed.
Help to put together a realistic timeline that includes cover design, typesetting, and proofreading.
2–4 samples of custom page layouts to choose from.
Copyright and About the Author page templates.
Guidance with structuring the front and back matter of the book.
Typesetting for print (up to 2 sizes: paperback + hardcover).
Conversion to eBook.
Deliverables: ready-to-print PDF(s) and reflowable EPUB, according to your printer’s or publishing platform’s specs.
Lead magnet eBook: to use in marketing campaigns, it contains the first few chapters of the book and a call to action page at the end, to entice readers to buy a copy of the full book.
Wrap-up call: instructions for the next steps and a list of people who can assist with the upload of the files to the publishing platforms, as well as book marketing.
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Authors looking for custom typesetting.
First-time authors who need guidance and support.
Busy authors looking to delegate the final steps of the book production.
Authors who need help gathering a publishing team.
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You submit this form with the required info. I reply to schedule a consultation call for us to e-meet and discuss your book and publishing plan.
If we are a good fit to work together on your book, I will send you a proposal with what’s included, the estimated timeline, the total investment, and the terms and conditions.
Once you approve the proposal, you will receive the agreement and deposit invoice to book your spot in my calendar.
After your booking is confirmed, I will guide you through what files and information you need to gather before we kick off our work together!
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Complex layout: For books that include a lot of non-text objects, footnotes, endnotes, that contain an index, or that have requirements outside of the norm.
Extra word count: For books over 100K words.
Access to industry network: Assistance with hiring a cover designer and/or proofreader who is a good fit for working with the book.
Project management: Oversight of the book’s design team/process and management of all communications with the cover designer and/or proofreader.