Want to be a Published Author?

Since when did a book become a business calling card? Books are intended to transform the lives of readers. The goal is to make you a successfully published author…but my real mission is to take you beyond the limitations you think you have in writing and publishing a book.

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I work with nonfiction clients who want to make a difference in the world, are willing to work to make that happen so that the finished product will stand the test of time.

  • The process of writing a book is a self-development journey like no other, where you learn to connect with an audience who wants you to take risks, be yourself, share your passion and teach them what you know

  • Content is all that matters in an age where you can publish anyway you want – ebooks only, printed books on demand, books intended to be sold in bookstores – it is all available to the author, the owner of the intellectual property. Your options are endless and we’ll explore them all. But be careful – there are plenty who want you to buy a package of goods and services that will only take away these all-important options.

  • There is no reason a new or aspiring author should expect to know everything about the publishing world and how best to work within it. Get the advice you need from an unbiased expert you can trust to tell you the truth about your work and how to make the most of it. I NEVER TAKE REFERRAL FEES FROM ANY PROFESSIONALS I RECOMMEND SO YOU CAN TRUST MY RECOMMENDATIONS COME FROM THE BEST PEOPLE I KNOW.

  • Then there is the marketing and promotion that goes on for the life of your book. Another place where people will take your money and delivery very little. Spend little or no money by using your own web site, Facebook, Amazon, media – there is a way to market books your way and very successfully.

Work One-to-One with Jan King:

One Time Consultation to Answer Your Publishing Questions or Review of Your Partial or Full Manuscript, Book Proposal or Book Contract

Want to do the work yourself but want to make sure you are on the right track before spending a lot of time, energy and money? I can review your work and give you an honest, candid assessment of the readiness of your ideas, work, etc. for publication.

Want to know if you are getting the best deal you can with a publisher? I can review your contract and give you my assessment with negotiation points so you know what is reasonable to expect.

Want to know if your book proposal is ready to go and how to attract the right publisher? I can review your proposal and help you connect in a way to increase the likelihood of success.

A publishing strategy consultation includes:

  1. A detailed reading of all relevant materials such as transcripts, outlines, overviews, manuscripts in part or in full, book proposals, contracts, marketing or business plans, etc. – anything and everything you want me to review.
  2. A review and professional critique with feedback in writing or verbally as needed of any and all materials you would like me to review. After I review your work in detail, we spend 60-90 minutes discussing your strategies. There is one additional telephone coaching session as part of the package for additional questions or review.

Ongoing Coaching on Publishing Strategy for Your Book

Need guidance, motivation and direction? I collaborate with you to develop the optimal strategies to transform your intellectual property into a great non-fiction book for you and your clients, and then coach you and your team to realize that success.

A Book Development Project includes:

  1. A detailed reading of all relevant materials such as transcripts, outlines, overviews, manuscripts in part or in full, book proposals, contracts, marketing or business plans, etc.
  2. A review and professional critique with feedback in writing or verbally as needed. The first review would be of everything existing at the time of the start of our work. You send me your work and we spend 60-90 minutes discussing your strategies.You will have the answers to these questions:
    • Is your idea marketable?
    • Is the quality of your work up to professional standards?
    • Is there a hook that will make your book irresistible to readers and the media? Have you captured the core messages in a way that solves reader problems?
    • Who is the most likely buyer book? Is that market large enough for credible book sales?
    • Do you have a good organizational structure for the book?
    • Do you have the time/skill to write the book yourself or should you consider working with a ghostwriter?
    • Strategies and a plan, including preliminary time and cost estimates, to determine the right answers for you on the major questions involved in book publishing:
      • Establishing which publishing option is right for you right now
      • Creating a professional team – What work will you yourself and what will you/should you outsource and who will you trust to do this work
      • How to maximize the market potential in the book itself and the brand for other products
    • Ongoing support to refine the format and material, overcome challenges and concerns and to keep the project on track and on budget. A month of coaching generally includes 2 telephone coaching sessions, 60 to 90 minutes each, as needed to forward the project, and unlimited email correspondence. It also includes critiques of work and feedback as needed.