Self-Publishing Consultation
Sometimes it helps to have an experienced hand to guide you. Schedule time with Author Ready mentor Debbie Rasmussen for help with the self-publishing process, or even to just have some of your most pressing questions answered.
Choose from three different time options:
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Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN)
$75.00 Publishing*** Gold Level Price: $50.00. Discount will be applied at checkout. ***
A Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN) is a unique, numerical identifier that contains a year and serial number. The LCCN is assigned by the Library of Congress to book titles before they are published. The Library of Congress decides whether a book is added to its collection after publication, when you mail a copy of your book to the Library for review.
Note: You only need one LCCN per book title. Your LCCN(s) will be delivered to your email within 1 to 2 business days. Be sure to whitelist [email protected] to prevent the email from going to your spam folder.
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Content Editing
PublishingComplete the Content Editing form and an Author Ready content editor will contact you to arrange a time to discuss your book and provide a cost estimate.
A content editor performs a deeper dive into the content and structure of the story. If an evaluation editor looks at the book at the chapter level, the content editor looks at the paragraph level. Are your settings and actions presented in a well-designed sequence? Is the dialogue believable? They may recommend moving paragraphs or adding or deleting sections. Does the tone match the audience and will it keep them engaged?
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Audiobook Production
PublishingUnleash the Audio Power of Your Story: Create an Audiobook!
Feeling your book deserves a wider audience? Audiobooks are booming, with busy listeners devouring stories on-the-go. Here’s how an audiobook can transform your written work:
- Reach New Ears: Tap into a vast audience of commuters, gym-goers, and audiobook enthusiasts. Audiobooks make your work accessible to anyone who prefers to listen, including those with visual impairments.
- Boost Engagement: A skilled narrator breathes life into your characters, adding emotional depth and nuance that text alone can’t capture. This immersive experience keeps listeners hooked from start to finish.
- Multiply Revenue Streams: Expand your reach to platforms like Audible, where a single click translates to a new sale. With the growing popularity of audiobooks, this can be a significant boost to your bottom line.
- Solidify Your Brand: Offer diverse formats and demonstrate your commitment to reaching all readers. This positions you as a forward-thinking author in tune with the evolving digital landscape.
Ready to unlock the audiobook potential of your book? Many self-publishing platforms offer user-friendly audiobook creation tools, and finding a talented narrator is easier than ever. Don’t wait any longer – bring your story to life in a whole new way!
Complete the Audiobook Production form to arrange a time to discuss your vision for an audiobook and receive a cost estimate.
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Interior Design
PublishingMuch like your book cover, your interior design communicates the quality of your book. Fonts go out of style, and subtle changes in margins and spacing will impact how your reader perceives your book.Interior design prices can vary widely depending on the style of your book. Please complete this questionnaire and one of our professional interior designers will contact you to discuss options and provide a cost estimate.