How it Works
How it Works
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Do you have an 'almost finished' memoir collecting dust on your shelf? In a file in your computer? Hand-written pages?
Here at Rambling Roots Publishing, self-published author, editor & designer Aly Coy helps you publish your manuscript and get it out in the world!
Free Consultation
Free Consultation
We'll meet virtually or in person and discuss the project you're working on, publishing goals, and budget.
Editing & Refining
Editing & Refining
Once we have a schedule and monthly budget in place the work begins! From typing up your handwritten pages, feedback on your work, and getting your manuscript into an organized file.
We will decide together a style-guide for editing and formatting.
Format into book
Format into book
Once you're happy with the manuscript I'll format it into an e-book & physical book. You get to choose the design you want, have final looks and a pre-sale copy sent to you before order.
Publish Book!
Publish Book!
Help with pre sale copies, booking book launch venue, final edits/changes to file from pre sale copy, upload and order set of books plus set up for promotion and website (optional).
FAQ
FAQ
Please get in touch if you have other questions not listed below
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?
You'll have me on retainer for a set amount of hours per month. Example 10 hours of work @ $40 per hour = $400/month.
Do you do all types of books?
Do you do all types of books?
Yes, I edit and format all types of books.
Do you illustrate as well?
Do you illustrate as well?
No, I don't illustrate. I can contract out an illustrator that suits your design.
How long does it normally take?
How long does it normally take?
Regular work on your (300 page or less) manuscript takes a year from 'almost' finished manuscript to published book. It seems like a long time- but in reality it goes by fast!
Do you do children's books?
Do you do children's books?
Yes I do.
What is a style guide?
What is a style guide?
A series of questions that dictate how the editing will be. For example either American English, UK, or Canadian.
Do you build websites too?
Do you build websites too?
Yes, I can build you a simple, free website (just like this one) with Google Sites.
Do you copy edit as well?
Do you copy edit as well?
Yes, I will look for grammatical errors and typos. That being said, I will contract out a final look over if needed.
What print-on-demand service do you use?
What print-on-demand service do you use?
I use KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) through Amazon. You have the option to sell it through Amazon as an e-book or physical book or keep it just for friends and family with physical copies.
How does print-on-demand service work?
How does print-on-demand service work?
I format and upload your manuscript and the service prints as many or as few copies as you like. I usually aim for 100 copies up front for the book launch and pre sale copies.
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