Self-Publishing Concierge Info Vault

Self-Publishing Concierge: The Info Vault

When you sign up for our Self-Publishing Concierge service, you get assigned a project manager to help you with each step. You’ll also get access to our vault of reports, templates, checklists and recordings to help you understand each step in your publishing journey.

Prepare Your Manuscript for Publishing

How to Cite Sources in Your Manuscript
How to Get Testimonials for Your Book
Offer Bonus Content to Build Your Mailing List
How to Write Jacket Copy
Blank Page Fillers
How to Write an Effective Author Bio
Sample Permissions Letter
Your Amazon Author Central page – Steps to Maximize Your Account
Ultimate Guide to Beta Readers
Understanding Editing
Protect Your Work with Copyright Registration
ISBN Registration
Library of Congress Control Number
BISAC Codes

Publishing Details

Buy Your Own ISBN or Use a Free One?
Sample Copyright Page
Ultimate Self-Publishing Checklist (Excel Spreadsheet)
How to Research Your Book Title
Book Cover Design
Interior Layout and Typesetting
Book Interior Design Tips
How to Set the Retail Price for Your Book
How to Host a Soft Launch for Your Book on Amazon
Professional Indexing
Audiobook Publishing and Distribution Options
Understanding Ebook Publishing
Recording: Helen Sedgwick, Understand Copyrights, Trademarks and Legal Concerns for Authors
The Six People Every Author Should Hire
Resources for Hiring Freelancers

Book Printing and Distribution

Understand Book Printing and Distribution
Understand Ebook Publishing
List of Book Distributors and Wholesalers
Recording: Amy Collins, Understand Book Distribution
How to Set Retail Discounts and Returns on IngramSpark
The Pros and Cons of Publishing with Amazon KDP or IngramSpark
How to Handle Shipping for Your Books

Publishing as a Business

How to Get Funding to Publish Your Book
Cash Flow Forecast (Excel Spreadsheet)
Author Business Startup Checklist
Build a Successful Author Business
Revenue Streams for Authors

Your Book Launch

Book Launch Checklist
Copy Needed Before You Launch Your Book
Build Your Tribe of Influence
Tribe of Influence Worksheets
Book Marketing Action Plan
Book Marketing Essentials
Book Marketing for Memoir Writers
How to Define a Niche Audience for Your Book
Reaching the Bestsellers Lists
Mastering Amazon

Post-Launch Activities

Email Template for Family and Friends
How to Buy Your Way to a Larger Platform
Next Steps for Newly Published Authors
100 Ways to Grow an Audience for Your Book
Book Marketing Task List for Virtual Assistants
How to Handle Selling Your Book at Events
How to Market Your Book with a Quiz
How to Help Others Promote Your Book for You
How to Have Your Book Considered for Placement in Barnes and Noble Stores
How to Sell Your Book to Colleges
How to Get Bookstore Placement with Reverse Demand

Book Marketing on Social Media

How to Market to Social Media Groups
How to Use LinkedIn Pulse
What to Share on Social Media
Ultimate Social Media Cheat Sheet

Your Website & Blog

How to Write Sizzling Blog Post Titles
How to Identify and Minimize Spam in Blog Comments
17 Ways to Add More Content to Your Blog
35 Ways to Increase Website Traffic
10 Ways to Boost Sales on Your Website
Book Sales Page Website Checklist
Author Website Worksheets
Author Website Checklist
The Ultimate Guide to Author Websites

Publicity and Media

Media Lists – Excel Spreadsheet with Contact Info for Hundreds of Podcasts, Bloggers, etc.
DIY Publicity for Authors
How to Pitch Yourself as a Guest for Podcast Interviews and Traditional Radio
How to Build Your List of Media Contacts
Media Training Checklist – Prepare for Interviews
How to Research Bloggers
How to Guest Blog for Other Websites
How to Conduct a Podcast Tour for Book Promotion
Sample Media Sheet – Provide to Media Outlets