You've got a story to tell.
You’ve got a great idea for a book but you just can't seem to find the time to actually sit down and turn those ideas into a manuscript. Perhaps it's the responsibilities at work, with your family, or you feel you're just all over the place and need someone to bring some order to your book writing goals. Plus, you know your legacy is calling and the next generation needs to know your story and the lessons learned so they can take the family forward.
"The act of memory is an act of ghost writing."
DAVID MITCHELL
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What's Included:
Strategy & Planning
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Initial interview and/or questionnaire
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Book strategy and positioning
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Draft table of contents
Manuscript Development
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Guided manuscript content recording
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(15 minutes per day or multiple short sessions)
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Transcription of recorded content
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Scheduled update and coaching calls
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Ongoing manuscript content review
Editorial Services
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Four-level editing: developmental, line, copyediting, and proofreading
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Final editorial review
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Final manuscript preparation
Front Matter & Structure
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Title page
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Copyright page
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Foreword
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Introduction
Design & Production
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Custom cover design (2–3 concepts with 48-hour review window)
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Interior book layout design (client review included)
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Delivery of cover, paperback, and eBook source files
Publishing Support
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Publishing via Amazon KDP
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End-to-end publication management
Marketing Support
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Testimonials and blurbs
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Complimentary marketing ideas consultation
Client Responsibilities
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Professional author headshot for back cover
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Purchase of ISBN
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Final review and approval of manuscript
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Submission of final manuscript to www.copyright.gov
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What People Are Saying About Valerie McDowell,
The Book Coach Excel-erator
"Have you ever heard this thing in your heart that says write a second book? In reality, my first book was written, but it honestly was a blur. Then I met Valerie “The Book Coach Excel - erator." I told her that I needed he lp with editing and layout, a cover and ebook and tangible publishing. She took my book and the process was effortless. Thank you, Valerie! My next book is on its way!"
Ingrid Pickett
Author of 40 Days Wives' Devotional
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"After putting my thoughts in a nice little document, I had no idea what the next step should be. I’m so thankful that Valerie McDowell had the expertise to take the reigns at that point. She gave excellent guidance on everything I needed, from formation to publication. The finished product was exactly what I envisioned. Thank you Valerie. I’ll see you in the next book!"
Carolyn Johnson
Author of The Gift of Presence: 101 Things You Can Do Before The Transition
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You've been jotting down ideas for years. It's time we got to work
on your book.
You already know what your book should be about, whether it’s your life story, everything you’ve learned from years of professional experience, or a tale you’ve been burning to tell. Let's take my expertise in book coaching and publishing and translate your ideas into a published book.