Services
For Authors
Why I’m qualified to assist you:
As an indie author, in less than two years, I have sold over 20,000 copies on Amazon alone. Beyond this, I have won numerous awards for my picture book titles. My book, Masterpiece, was named as one of the TOP 100 indie books in all genres in 2023. My books have been featured in Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, newspapers, magazines, podcasts, numerous blogs, and (for my Canadian friends) CBC and CTV.
Between you and me, I just closed a licensing deal with one of the top 3 education publishers in the world and I am currently in negotiations with the BIGGEST publisher of children's books in the world. I can't publicly identify the publishers just yet, but as soon as I get the go-ahead, I'll be announcing. These deals helped me gain representation and I am thrilled to have signed with an agent this past summer.
When you work with me, you're working with a fellow indie author who is agented and soon to be traditionally published. I have learned the ins and outs of publishing from the ground up. I know how to write and publish a picture book that sells, run a successful book launch, write a press release, reach out to media and market on social media.
I am excited to work with you!
*Services only available for picture books
Manuscript Critique
Make Your Manuscript Sparkle
When you book in for a manuscript critique, you get the eyes of an agented author on your manuscript. I will provide feedback and notes to help elevate your manuscript for readers, potential agents and the market, at large.
* This is NOT a line edit
$100 USD
Amazon Listing Overhaul
Optimize Your Listing for Sales
Are you unhappy with your sales on Amazon? It's very possible that you have an amazing book but your Amazon listing isn't optimized for sales. I will look at your listing and identify ways that it can be improved to increase SEO, clicks and sales.
$199 USD
Book Launch Coaching
Execute an Effective Book Launch
One of the most important things you can do when releasing a new book is to execute an effective book launch. When done correctly, a book launch can increase Amazon reviews, improve exposure on social media, and most importantly, increase sales! I am excited to share my book launch strategy to help you kickstart the success of your book.
$225 USD
Social Media Marketing
Get Your Book in Front of Readers
In addition to writing picture books, I also run the page @picturebookspot
I have a social media presence on TikTok, X (formerly twitter), facebook, YouTube and Instagram. On Instagram, the page has 10.4 K followers. I'd love to feature your book!
Included in this package:
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2 reels on Instagram
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Your book will be added to my Amazon storefront and live there forever
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A link to purchase will be added in stories a few times during the week
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Reels will be reposted on TikTok, X, Facebook and Youtube
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When I do reels where I post a few different titles, I'll always keep yours in mind if the topic fits
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Personalization of the caption & hashtags for your book topic, niche, etc.
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A review posted on Amazon
$299 USD
Press Release
Make Sure the Media Knows About Your Book
Need a press release to alert TV news, magazines, newspapers and podcasts about your book? I've got you covered! Book in to have a press release made that you can attach to any email you send out. As a client of mine, I will also send you a sample email you may wish to use when contacting media.
$350 USD
Publishing Coaching
Beginning-to-End
Do you have a story you want to self-publish but have no idea what the next steps are? I will coach you every step of the way. From helping you hire freelancers to helping you with your Amazon listing to coaching you on an effective book launch strategy to marketing to everything in between - it will all be covered! Included in this package:
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Manuscript Critique
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Assistance with booking freelancers (illustrator, typsetter, book designer, graphic designer for marketing materials, etc.)
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Assistance with setting up Amazon listing & Ingram Spark listing
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(if needed) Assistance with offset printing
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Book Launch Coaching
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Marketing Coaching
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Will promote your book on my author pages (on social media) as well as on any page affiliated with @picturebookspot
$1500