Publish your book and grow your independent author business
My Jenny Bond Books consulting service helps fiction authors to plan and publish their book.
Over five, 90-minute video call sessions (see below), I offer expert and proven advice and guidance around all aspects of independent publishing.
Most importantly, after each session you’ll carry out the various tasks you’ve learnt. In doing so, you’ll be enabled and empowered with the skills and confidence to build a sustainable, independent career.
“I had two novels released by a traditional publisher. After the publisher did little to make those books a success, they said, ‘Your books are beautifully written, but they’re just not selling’.
Frustrated by a lack of career control, I took matters into my own hands by publishing independently.
Since then, I’ve published eight novels as ebooks and paperbacks. Several had previously been rejected by agents and traditional publishers.
One of those - Everything I Am – won an ACT Writers Centre Notable award for best work of fiction.”
— Jenny Bond
The five 1.5-hour, video call sessions will cover:
Marketing
- Do I need an author website?
- What are the most crucial elements of my marketing plan?
· How do I build an email list?
· What do I include in a newsletter?
· What are the apps I can use?
· What is the value of reader magnets?
- I don’t want to appear ‘salesy’ to my readers. What can I do?
- Social media: how much is enough?
Editorial
- Why is editorial important?
- What are the four phases of the editorial process?
- Is working with an editor worth the investment?
- Which apps enhance the process?
Design
- Why is working with a book cover designer important?
- Can I do it myself?
- How do I work with a designer to get the cover right, and who should I approach?
- Will a cover designer handle the internal design, too?
- Do I need to hire a typesetter?
- Which apps or software will help?
Production and distribution
- Do I need an ISBN or barcodes?
- What is print-on-demand and how does it work?
- How do I get my books into stores and libraries?
- What is an aggregator and how can it help my eBook?
- What are the benefits of selling direct?
- Is an audiobook necessary?
Promotion
- How do I reach new readers?
- What are the types of promotions I can use?
- Are there websites where I can promote my book?
- Do I need to spend money on advertising?
- Should I give books away for free?
Cost
Full program AUD$1100 (incl. GST)
or
Per session AUD$300 (incl. GST)
“Writing is not my hobby - it’s my passion and my career. My success is my responsibility.”
— Jenny Bond
