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Do you have a manuscript in the works, or already complete, that you want to turn into a published book but aren't sure which type of publishing is best for you? Whether you think trad is rad or you're more of a DIYer, PostScripts Editing can help you plan your publishing path, to save you time and money and give you peace of mind, by providing guidance at various steps along way, including one-on-one consultations, querying support, and resources for self- and traditional publishing.
Two 50-minute sessions to help you plan the best publishing path based on your skills, time, money, and goals. Plus customized plan and checklist!
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One 50-minute session to give you the tools and information you need to pursue self-publishing. Includes customized plan and checklist!
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One 50-minute session to give you the tools and information you need to pursue traditional publishing. Plus customized plan and checklist!
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Reviews, feedback & proofreading for your query letters, novel synopses & book proposals.
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All the info you need to get started on self-publishing, traditional publishing & author marketing.
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Publishing Consultations
Choose-My-Path Consultation | Self-Pub Planning Session | Traditional-Pub Planning Session  
​Choose-My-Path Consultation 
If you're not sure which publishing path is best for you or your book, the Choose-My-Path Consultation is designed to help you decide. This one-on-one consultation is divided into two separate 50-minute sessions, either via phone, video chat, or in-person (in Seattle). In the first session, we will discuss your publishing goals and options, the pros and cons of each type of publishing, and which path fits best with your personal strengths, abilities, time, and budget. During the second 50-minute session, we will discuss the editing stages and other specific steps necessary for your chosen publishing path.

After our two sessions, you will receive a customized Project Publishing Plan with a detailed checklist of specific tasks, with estimated time frames for each, plus resources for further guidance with those tasks, all giving you the knowledge and confidence you need to complete your manuscript and pursue your publishing dreams.

​Time: 2 x 50 minutes
Rate: $189
Ready to plan your book Publishing Path?
Start by scheduling your first session through my online calendar! Meeting details and payment instructions will be provided when you choose your time slot. ​I can't wait to meet you and hear about your writing and publishing goals!
​Self-Pub Planning Session
If you already know that you want to go the DIY route and self-publish your book, but would like some guidance on the steps necessary to make that happen, a Self-Pub Planning Session is designed just for that. We will meet for one 50-minute session to discuss your project, publishing goals, and the options available for various steps, to determine the manuscript editing stages and other tasks for your publishing path.

After our session, you will receive a customized Project Publishing Plan with a detailed checklist of specific steps, plus resources for further guidance with those steps.
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Time: 50 minutes
Rate: $139​
Ready for a Self-Pub Planning Session?
You can quickly and easily schedule your meeting anytime through my online calendar! Meeting details and payment instructions will be provided when you choose your time slot. ​I can't wait to meet you and hear about your project!
Traditional-Pub Planning Session
If you already know that you want to be traditionally published, but would like some guidance on the steps necessary to make that happen, a Traditional-Pub Planning Session may be just what you need. We will meet for one 50-minute session to discuss the editing stages needed to get your manuscript ready and other steps required for querying literary agents and acquisitions editors for traditional publishing houses.
After our session, you will receive a customized Project Publishing Plan with a detailed checklist of specific steps, plus resources for further guidance with those steps.
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Time: 50 minutes
Rate: $139
Ready for a Traditional-Pub Planning Session?
You can quickly and easily schedule your meeting anytime through my online calendar! Meeting details and payment instructions will be provided when you choose your time slot. ​I can't wait to meet you and hear about your project!
Publishing Query Support
Query Letter Review/Proof | Novel Synopsis Review/Proof | Book Proposal Review/Proof
Query Letter Review/Proof
[Fiction or Nonfiction]
A query letter is a one-page document that is sent to an agent or acquisitions editor to entice them to read your manuscript, with the ultimate goal of getting a book deal with the publisher. A Query Letter Review will offer feedback on the efficacy of your content and check to ensure your document contains the required elements and adheres to proper formatting guidelines. The flat-rate fee includes a second review after any revisions made based on recommendations, a document clean-up after the second review, and a final proofreading to check for typos, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Estimated Time: 7-10 days, or longer, depending on time, other projects, and extent of author's revisions.
Rate: $129 (maximum 500 words) [Or save with a combo Query + Synopsis Review: $359]
Ready for a Query Letter Review?
You can quickly and easily schedule a Query Letter Review anytime through my online calendar! (Or save time and money with a combo Query + Synopsis Review.)
Novel Synopsis Review/Proof
[Fiction]
A novel synopsis is a one- to two-page document that summarizes the entire narrative arc of your story. Not all agents or publishers require them, but it's good to have one ready to go if it is requested after your query letter is sent or if submissions requirements call for one. A Novel Synopsis Review will offer feedback on the efficacy of your content and check to ensure your document contains the required elements and adheres to proper formatting guidelines. The flat-rate fee includes a second review after any revisions made based on recommendations, a document clean-up after the second review, and a final proofreading to check for typos, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Estimated Time: ~2 week, or longer, depending on time, other projects, and extent of author's revisions.
Rate: $259 (maximum 1000 words) [Or save with a combo Query + Synopsis Review: $359]
Ready for a Novel Synopsis Review?
You can quickly and easily schedule a Synopsis Review anytime through my online calendar! (Or save time and money with a combo Query + Synopsis Review.)
Book Proposal Review/Proof
[Nonfiction]
A book proposal is the nonfiction version of the synopsis--the document used to "sell" your book idea to an agent or publisher. The content of a book proposal, however, is very different from a novel synopsis, and the document is much longer (10-25 pages or more) and requires research in order to discuss comp. titles, target audience, and your marketing plan. It will also include an author bio, an overview, an outline and/or table of contents, and sample chapters. A Book Proposal Review will offer feedback on the efficacy of your content and check to ensure your document contains the required elements and adheres to proper formatting guidelines. The edit also includes a second review after any revisions made based on recommendations, a document clean-up after the second review, and a final proofreading to check for typos, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. (Please note that the initial review will not apply to the sample chapters, only to the proposal content; proofreading may be applied to sample chapters upon request, at the per-word rate listed below.)

Estimated Time: 2 - 3 weeks, or longer, depending on length of document, other projects, and time and extent of author's revisions.
Rate: $350, plus $0.03 (3 cents) per word [Or save with a combo Query + Proposal Review: $439, plus $0.03 (3 cents) per word]​
Interested in a Book Proposal Review?
Start by submitting a Book Proposal Inquiry to provide details about your document, preferred timeline, and publishing goals. (Or save time and money with a combo Query + Proposal Review.)
Publishing Resources
Self-Publishing | Traditional Publishing | Author Marketing
Self-Publishing
There are many reasons why more and more writers are choosing to self-publish their books; even authors who have been previously published through traditional houses are switching over so that they can have more control over various aspects, such as book title, cover design, production schedule, and pricing. There is no shortage of assistance with this process on the world wide web. Here are some of the main services that you will need if you choose to DIY:

​General Self-Publishing Info:

​Print-on-Demand & E-Book Publishing/Distribution Services*:

*Note that no single publishing path is "right" for everyone, and each service has its pros and cons. Some you work with directly, others act more like middlemen, and you may use a combination of two or more. You have to choose which path best fits your skills, experience, budget, and publishing goals. But some are rated more highly than others, so before using any self-publishing service, check them out thoroughly, read reviews, and see how they compare to each other. Also note that the industry is constantly changing and services with poor reviews may make changes to remedy negative customer feedback, so it's important to read the most current reviews. Here are a few links that review, compare, or recommend various services:

​Book Formatting:

  • IngramSpark Book-Building Tool--A FREE, robust program for creating interior layout and cover designs for books self-published through IngramSpark; print and ebook files are automatically generated to meet the specifications requirements for uploading to the platform
  • Pressbooks--Create your document directly within this online word-processing software program or upload your already-created files; converts your document into all publishing formats (MOBI, EPUB, and PDF); one-time fee per book: $19.99/e-book; $99/PDF+e-book (no longer available through Seattle Public Library)
  • Adobe InDesign--Subscription-based software for book formatting and interior layout; recommended for graphic-heavy or other specialty layouts (definitely NOT free; you may want to hire a professional)
  • Scrivener--A powerful word-processing software that allows you to write and organize your project, then convert to various publishing formats; low-cost, one-time fee; available for Mac or Windows
  • Draft2Digital--FREE file conversion to EPUB for e-books and print-ready PDF files to use with POD, even if you don't use their distribution services
  • Reedsy Book Editor--FREE interior book layout tool; converts files to PDF for print books or EPUB for e-books 
  • Vellum--Software for creating e-book and print-ready files; unlimited books for a one-time fee; available for Mac only
  • How to Prepare Your eBook Files--FREE downloadable PDF booklet from BookBaby on how to format your Word document for conversion to e-book

​Cover Designer Services & Professionals:

Readers can and do judge a book by its cover, so this is one aspect of self-publishing where you should seek the assistance of a professional graphic designer (unless you are one yourself), to create an eye-catching, genre-appropriate book cover--whether for an e-book or a print version. Here are a few websites where you can connect with freelance artists from around the world; I've also listed individual designers in my network or who have done work for some of my clients (many who also do formatting and interior layout design as well). 

​ISBN Info & Purchase:

  • Bowker--Buy a single ISBN or a discounted bundle package of 10 or 100 (you'll need one for each format of your book, so the 10-pack is usually recommended if you plan to have your book available in more than one format, such as e-book, paperback, hard cover, or audio).
Traditional Publishing
Although self-publishing has become increasingly popular over that last couple decades, many authors would still prefer to get their book published through a recognized publishing house, where they are paid an advance and receive all the other support and perks of a traditional publishing deal. Here are some resources for taking that publishing path:

General Publishing Info:

  • Start Here: How to Get Your Book Published--If you want to get your book traditionally published, you have more choices than ever to accomplish your goal. This post by industry expert Jane Friedman lays out the process in the simplest terms possible, and is regularly revised and updated.
  • Traditional Publishing 101--FREE 10-day Reedsy course on the steps of traditional publishing, in quick, 5-minute lessons delivered to your inbox each day.
  • List of US Literary Agents--FREE list from Jericho Writers, regularly updated, with guidance on working with agents too.
  • Publishers of Environmental/Animal Literature--FREE list from EcoLit Books of traditional publishers and university presses to submit your climate change or pro-animal manuscript.
Author Marketing

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