Pages Promotions Presents:
Editorial, Book Design, and Promotional Services
for Independent Authors
Authors everywhere face the same challenges. We need a soulful and productive space to write, readers to keep us motivated, shopkeepers to believe in our work, and the media to send news of our books out on every available frequency.
Most of us just want to focus on writing our next book, avoiding the frustration and the lost creative hours on production and promotion. There's no shame in that... we're writers, not necessarily designers and sales people.
Pages Promotions can help with those discouraging pieces of your career. We believe that the impact of Independent Authors within the literary community cannot be ignored or belittled. You deserve just as many accolades as those on the NYT list... readers simply haven't discovered you yet. Our enthusiasm and experience will challenge and change that awareness.
Most of us just want to focus on writing our next book, avoiding the frustration and the lost creative hours on production and promotion. There's no shame in that... we're writers, not necessarily designers and sales people.
Pages Promotions can help with those discouraging pieces of your career. We believe that the impact of Independent Authors within the literary community cannot be ignored or belittled. You deserve just as many accolades as those on the NYT list... readers simply haven't discovered you yet. Our enthusiasm and experience will challenge and change that awareness.
We are experienced Independent Authors, writers, editors, and publishers, with degrees in English, Journalism, and Creative Composition. Since 2010, the team at Pages Promotions has assisted over three-hundred writers and authors edit, publish, and promote their books. We can help fine tune and ready your book for the marketplace, too.
Below are a list of our services. If you have additional questions before you order, please send us a note, and we'll get back with you quickly.
Below are a list of our services. If you have additional questions before you order, please send us a note, and we'll get back with you quickly.
Diana was the hero I was looking for. When I sent what I thought was an ARC to Diana, I was very nervous.
You see. My book had been through multiple hands. Writers. An editor. And no one said anything about the structural problems in the book. I knew that they were there, but I had been working on the book for a few years, and by that point, I couldn’t see the forest or the trees or the leaves or the birds or anything. I needed help. And then, there she was. Diana. The protector of the forest came in and told me the truth that I had been both dreading and needing to hear. There were problems in my book. She said she could fix it. I believed her. I had read her work. It was flawless. I figured she could fix my book. And she did.
After Diana did her magic, my book now makes sense and is saying what I want it to say. I’m no longer nervous about sending it out into the world.
She gives straight forward advice. Her edits help you to amplify your voice. You end up saying what you want to say, but better and clearer, and louder.
I’m just truly grateful.
~Michelle Raab, PhD ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
You see. My book had been through multiple hands. Writers. An editor. And no one said anything about the structural problems in the book. I knew that they were there, but I had been working on the book for a few years, and by that point, I couldn’t see the forest or the trees or the leaves or the birds or anything. I needed help. And then, there she was. Diana. The protector of the forest came in and told me the truth that I had been both dreading and needing to hear. There were problems in my book. She said she could fix it. I believed her. I had read her work. It was flawless. I figured she could fix my book. And she did.
After Diana did her magic, my book now makes sense and is saying what I want it to say. I’m no longer nervous about sending it out into the world.
She gives straight forward advice. Her edits help you to amplify your voice. You end up saying what you want to say, but better and clearer, and louder.
I’m just truly grateful.
~Michelle Raab, PhD ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"My experience with Pages Promotions Inc. and the community of writers they have created has been second to none. Not only are the professional editing services affordable, they are instructional. I feel as though I have grown as a writer with every project I have submitted to them." 10/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
~ J.A. Bullen, Author
~ J.A. Bullen, Author
To view our past project portfolio with examples of some of the books we've edited over the years, click HERE.
FREE Quick Discovery Call
Are you a first-time author? Do you have just a few quick questions that need answers to determine your best Next Steps? Reserve a Quick Discovery Call. You'll talk one-on-one with an editor to get your "Drone's Eye View" of the writing and publishing process. If after the first fifteen minutes, you still have more questions, we can easily migrate your call into an author consult or mentoring session. |
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Chapter-By-Chapter Author Coaching: $75/hour
You say you don't have a complete book yet, but you want a bit of mentoring to send your creative muse in the right direction? We can help with that. Sometimes, it takes brainstorming with a professional, out loud, to flesh out the story you want to write, or get pointers on the process. Pages Promotions can be your "on-call" creative writing mentor!
Indie Author Marketing Mentoring: $50 USD/hour. Books aren't widgets. One size doesn't fit all. Also, just because you've written it, doesn't mean that they will read it. Each title needs a particular outreach program specific to genre, topic matter, and audience. If you are looking for a rope bridge to get over the promotion quagmire, contact us for a brainstorming consultation and tap into our knowledge base and resources. We won't do the promotional work for you... but we'll offer you some proven tools and expert advice to help you along the way. Consultations are available via telephone, Zoom meeting, or in-person.
You say you don't have a complete book yet, but you want a bit of mentoring to send your creative muse in the right direction? We can help with that. Sometimes, it takes brainstorming with a professional, out loud, to flesh out the story you want to write, or get pointers on the process. Pages Promotions can be your "on-call" creative writing mentor!
Indie Author Marketing Mentoring: $50 USD/hour. Books aren't widgets. One size doesn't fit all. Also, just because you've written it, doesn't mean that they will read it. Each title needs a particular outreach program specific to genre, topic matter, and audience. If you are looking for a rope bridge to get over the promotion quagmire, contact us for a brainstorming consultation and tap into our knowledge base and resources. We won't do the promotional work for you... but we'll offer you some proven tools and expert advice to help you along the way. Consultations are available via telephone, Zoom meeting, or in-person.
Complete Editorial and Book Design Package
Pages Promotions provides Editorial and Book Design services for authors who want a professional, low-stress solution for the "one-stop" production of their book.
Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry of 2,000 - 50,000 words is $1,500 USD per project
Children's Books or Poetry of 1-1,999 words is $800 USD per project
We understand that maintaining the momentum of creation is important. That's why you'll receive a projected completion date during our Discovery Encounter. We'll let you know what to expect, so you can start planning your launch and marketing program. The average turn around time to complete a project is approximately three to four months (depending on word counts, complexity, editor availability, and author correction turn-around).
Here's what's included in the package:
~~~All manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word for PC environments. We use Track Changes for editorial notes and suggestions. Code compliance issues may arise when crossing over from PC to Apple or Linux environments. Pages Promotions is not responsible for the creation of crossover issues, or the repair of those issues.
~~~A $500 USD ($250 USD for smaller package) non-refundable deposit is required to reserve editorial and book design services.
~~~A second payment of $500 USD ($250 USD for smaller package) is due upon delivery of first round of editorial notes.
~~~ The final payment of $500 USD ($300 USD for smaller package), including any additional charges for extra words or 3D renderings, is due upon delivery of final manuscript files.
~~~Manuscripts exceeding 50,000 word (1,999 words for smaller package), are charged an additional cost of $0.03 USD per word.
~~~Services are not prorated for authors who have previously secured ISBN, Copyright, or PreLOCCN registrations.
~~~Authors are responsible for all Copyright and Library of Congress Registrations, including deposit copies and fees. Pages Promotions will provide instructions for the completion of these registrations.
~~~Erotica manuscripts are not accepted.
~~~Pages Promotions does not format for children's board books.
~~~Pages Promotions does not provide distribution services.
~~~Authors who delay the projected timeline due to negligent return of editorial corrections will be charged a $250 USD fee to insert the project back into our production calendar. In this instance, no guarantees are made to adhere to the original project timeline, as other projects may have been added to the project calendar, and may take precedence, depending on editor availability. A new projected timeline will be assigned to the project.
Once your reservation has been received, you will be contacted by email to send the manuscript and schedule your Discovery Encounter.
Pages Promotions provides Editorial and Book Design services for authors who want a professional, low-stress solution for the "one-stop" production of their book.
Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry of 2,000 - 50,000 words is $1,500 USD per project
Children's Books or Poetry of 1-1,999 words is $800 USD per project
We understand that maintaining the momentum of creation is important. That's why you'll receive a projected completion date during our Discovery Encounter. We'll let you know what to expect, so you can start planning your launch and marketing program. The average turn around time to complete a project is approximately three to four months (depending on word counts, complexity, editor availability, and author correction turn-around).
Here's what's included in the package:
- Discovery Encounter: A phone call, in-person meeting, or Zoom meeting. This is one hour of undivided attention with an editor, focused on your story and the way you want to tell it. It's in this call that we'll establish the tone and tenor for your book, and the vision you have for it's publication.
- Two rounds of Comprehensive Manuscript Editing of 50,000 words or fewer (manuscripts with fewer words, are not prorated, except as listed above) including:
- A contextual spelling check, grammar check, and punctuation check.
- Checks and edit suggestions for sentence structure, theme styles, and vocabulary enhancements based on reader audience.
- Checks and edit suggestions regarding plot, character, world-building, and dialogue, all commensurate with the genre and theme.
- Basic plagiarism checking.
- "Soup to Nuts" continuity checking.
- Unlimited image/graphic/chart insertions (provided by the author), formatted with captions, if appropriate.
- Interior Formatting for both Print and E-books (see Book Formatting Services).
- Exterior Cover Design; front, back, and spine (art provided by author or derived from royalty-free/license-free stock images) delivered in PNG, JPG, and PDF format according to either Amazon KDP or IngramSpark specifications.
- Three 3D renderings of the book cover to be used by the author for future marketing opportunities (additional 3D cover renderings are billed at $25 USD per 3D image).
- ISBNs and PreLOCCNs provided under the Pages Promotions, LLC imprint for paperback, hardcover, and e-book formats.
- ISBN bar code, price bar code, and QR Code (directed to author's website or social media).
~~~All manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word for PC environments. We use Track Changes for editorial notes and suggestions. Code compliance issues may arise when crossing over from PC to Apple or Linux environments. Pages Promotions is not responsible for the creation of crossover issues, or the repair of those issues.
~~~A $500 USD ($250 USD for smaller package) non-refundable deposit is required to reserve editorial and book design services.
~~~A second payment of $500 USD ($250 USD for smaller package) is due upon delivery of first round of editorial notes.
~~~ The final payment of $500 USD ($300 USD for smaller package), including any additional charges for extra words or 3D renderings, is due upon delivery of final manuscript files.
~~~Manuscripts exceeding 50,000 word (1,999 words for smaller package), are charged an additional cost of $0.03 USD per word.
~~~Services are not prorated for authors who have previously secured ISBN, Copyright, or PreLOCCN registrations.
~~~Authors are responsible for all Copyright and Library of Congress Registrations, including deposit copies and fees. Pages Promotions will provide instructions for the completion of these registrations.
~~~Erotica manuscripts are not accepted.
~~~Pages Promotions does not format for children's board books.
~~~Pages Promotions does not provide distribution services.
~~~Authors who delay the projected timeline due to negligent return of editorial corrections will be charged a $250 USD fee to insert the project back into our production calendar. In this instance, no guarantees are made to adhere to the original project timeline, as other projects may have been added to the project calendar, and may take precedence, depending on editor availability. A new projected timeline will be assigned to the project.
Once your reservation has been received, you will be contacted by email to send the manuscript and schedule your Discovery Encounter.
Interior Book Formatting Services Package is $500 USD
per project
We will take your previously professionally edited manuscript of 50,000 words or fewer, and format it for both Print & E-Book distribution.
Print formatting specifications will meet either Amazon KDP or IngramSpark specifications, and include:
per project
We will take your previously professionally edited manuscript of 50,000 words or fewer, and format it for both Print & E-Book distribution.
Print formatting specifications will meet either Amazon KDP or IngramSpark specifications, and include:
- Discovery Encounter: A phone call, in-person meeting, or Zoom meeting. This is one hour of undivided attention with an editor, focused on your story and the way you want to tell it. It's in this call that we'll establish the tone and tenor for your book, and the vision you have for it's publication.
- Genre-specific "All Rights Reserved" legal disclaimer.
- Front Matter pages (title, copyright page, interior title, dedication and/or acknowledgements, table of contents (when applicable).
- Back Matter pages (author and illustrator bio, "other works by this author", Internet links directory (website, social media, buy now, QR code), index and/or glossary (when applicable).
- Your choice of Trim Size (as permitted).
- Your choice of either White or Cream paper interior.
- Your choice of either Black & White or Full Color interior pages.
- Your choice of Paperback and/or Hardcover.
- Your choice of Font (open source fonts only. If you have a specific Font in mind that requires purchase of a license, you will be invoiced for that license fee before the layout process begins.)
- Unlimited illustration and/or chapter head insertions (provided by the author).
- Files delivered in MS Word for PC and PDF formats.
E-Book formatting specifications will meet either Amazon KDP or IngramSpark specifications, and include:
*This service is designed for those authors who have already completed the editorial process, either with us or another professional editor. We are not responsible for the repair or consequences of editorial errors found within manuscripts not edited by Pages Promotions.
~~~Manuscripts exceeding 50,000 words, are charged an additional cost of $0.03 USD per word.
~~~Manuscripts of fewer than 50,000 words, including children's books, are not prorated.
~~~ISBNs, Copyright, Library of Congress registrations, and bar codes are not included with this service.
~~~All manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word for PC environments. Code compliance issues may arise when crossing over from PC to Apple or Linux environments. Pages Promotions is not responsible for the creation or the repair of these crossover issues.
~~~A non-refundable deposit of $250 USD is required to reserve book formatting services.
~~~The final payment of $250 USD (including any additional charges for extra words or special formats files) is due upon delivery of final manuscript files.
~~~Services are not prorated for authors who want only print or ebook formatting. Both interior layout designs are included in this package.
Once your reservation has been received, you will be contacted by email to send the manuscript and schedule your Discovery Encounter.
- Your choice of "Flowable" or "Non-Flowable" reproduction of the print format of your book (see above).
- Embedded table of contents and Internet links.
- Standard Files are provided in epub, mobi, Open Source Documents, PDF, and html formats.
- Special request formats include Smashwords open source, LuLu epub, epub 3, html, and mobipocket (invoiced at an additional $25 USD per format).
*This service is designed for those authors who have already completed the editorial process, either with us or another professional editor. We are not responsible for the repair or consequences of editorial errors found within manuscripts not edited by Pages Promotions.
~~~Manuscripts exceeding 50,000 words, are charged an additional cost of $0.03 USD per word.
~~~Manuscripts of fewer than 50,000 words, including children's books, are not prorated.
~~~ISBNs, Copyright, Library of Congress registrations, and bar codes are not included with this service.
~~~All manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word for PC environments. Code compliance issues may arise when crossing over from PC to Apple or Linux environments. Pages Promotions is not responsible for the creation or the repair of these crossover issues.
~~~A non-refundable deposit of $250 USD is required to reserve book formatting services.
~~~The final payment of $250 USD (including any additional charges for extra words or special formats files) is due upon delivery of final manuscript files.
~~~Services are not prorated for authors who want only print or ebook formatting. Both interior layout designs are included in this package.
Once your reservation has been received, you will be contacted by email to send the manuscript and schedule your Discovery Encounter.
What Authors Are Saying About Pages Promotions:
"Pages Promotions provided brilliant work in assembling recipes, formatting, and creating the cover for my cookbook. L’Dor V’Dor 2-The Blake/Lewin Family Cookbook would not have been possible without their contributions. Thank you, Diana." ~Mark M. Bello, Author
"When it comes to generating interest in the craft of writing, the intensity of editing, the art of promotion, and the love of all things literary, one need look no further than Diana Kathryn Plopa. Best of all, her excitement is only outweighed by her willingness to lend a helping hand and share her knowledge."
~Kristoffer Gair, Author
"I have had the privilege of not only reading Diana's written works but working with her on a professional level as well. She is a remarkable writer and businesswoman with a heart for helping people promote their work and excel in their passions. I highly recommend her professional services as well as her writing!"
~Deborah Reed; Author
"Pages Promotions provided brilliant work in assembling recipes, formatting, and creating the cover for my cookbook. L’Dor V’Dor 2-The Blake/Lewin Family Cookbook would not have been possible without their contributions. Thank you, Diana." ~Mark M. Bello, Author
"When it comes to generating interest in the craft of writing, the intensity of editing, the art of promotion, and the love of all things literary, one need look no further than Diana Kathryn Plopa. Best of all, her excitement is only outweighed by her willingness to lend a helping hand and share her knowledge."
~Kristoffer Gair, Author
"I have had the privilege of not only reading Diana's written works but working with her on a professional level as well. She is a remarkable writer and businesswoman with a heart for helping people promote their work and excel in their passions. I highly recommend her professional services as well as her writing!"
~Deborah Reed; Author
Author Website Design: $500 USD
After a consultation meeting (either in-person or by telephone) to determine color and design elements, we will build a website that will allow the author a place to tell their story, promote their book, build an email list, write a blog, and grow with their writing career. Our Author websites, built on the Weebly platform, are mobile responsive, meaning the website will be fully functional on both desktop and mobile devices. Each website includes these standard elements:
Also included is a two-hour tutorial (either in-person, via Zoom, or by telephone) to instruct authors in maintaining their website themselves. Additional tutorial time is invoiced at $25 USD per hour.
~~~A $250 USD non-refundable deposit is required to reserve website design services.
~~~The final payment of $250 USD is due upon delivery of the completed website.
~~~All websites are designed and developed using either the Wix or Weebly platform.
~~~The fee includes design services only. The hosting account, domain name, and monthly/annual service fees must be ordered and maintained by the author, and in the author's name.
~~~Pages Promotions does not provide blog writing or ghost writing services.
After a consultation meeting (either in-person or by telephone) to determine color and design elements, we will build a website that will allow the author a place to tell their story, promote their book, build an email list, write a blog, and grow with their writing career. Our Author websites, built on the Weebly platform, are mobile responsive, meaning the website will be fully functional on both desktop and mobile devices. Each website includes these standard elements:
- Home Page
- Contact Page with email list sign up form
- Books Page with cover art, synopsis, reviews (provided by the author).
- Blog Page (maintained by the author after design)
- About Page
- PayPal and/or Square payment integration
- Additional design changes, information updates, calendars, and other requested elements are invoiced at $25 USD per hour after the initial build.
Also included is a two-hour tutorial (either in-person, via Zoom, or by telephone) to instruct authors in maintaining their website themselves. Additional tutorial time is invoiced at $25 USD per hour.
~~~A $250 USD non-refundable deposit is required to reserve website design services.
~~~The final payment of $250 USD is due upon delivery of the completed website.
~~~All websites are designed and developed using either the Wix or Weebly platform.
~~~The fee includes design services only. The hosting account, domain name, and monthly/annual service fees must be ordered and maintained by the author, and in the author's name.
~~~Pages Promotions does not provide blog writing or ghost writing services.
Virtual Book Events: $100 USD/hour
Pages Promotions supports Indie Authors with Virtual Book Launch Events and Readings to expand your marketing reach. Each hour-long event is specific to you and your book(s). We provide marketing graphics, attendee lists, and replay links. Hosted on Zoom, and archived on our YouTube Channel, these events are a spectacular way to announce a new book, reveal a new cover, and read a bit of your work, as you introduce yourself to readers all over the world! These events are designed to be "evergreen", and will continue to support your work not just today, but for years to come. Included are the following:
Pages Promotions supports Indie Authors with Virtual Book Launch Events and Readings to expand your marketing reach. Each hour-long event is specific to you and your book(s). We provide marketing graphics, attendee lists, and replay links. Hosted on Zoom, and archived on our YouTube Channel, these events are a spectacular way to announce a new book, reveal a new cover, and read a bit of your work, as you introduce yourself to readers all over the world! These events are designed to be "evergreen", and will continue to support your work not just today, but for years to come. Included are the following:
- One hour of video production of either a reading or launch event with readers in the room.
- Three promotional graphics the help spread the word about your event.
- The link back to the "Evergreen Archive" of your event on our YouTube Channel which you can share, everywhere.
- An mp4 video copy of your event which you can add momentum to your marketing program.
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More Author Feedback:
"Publishing your novel independently can be a stressful nightmare, especially when it’s your first time. When I did it, I had no clue what I was doing and the finished product was less than perfect. I’d published two novels on my own through Amazon before a writer friend of mine connected me with the indie publisher she’d used for her debut novel. I was skeptical going into it, as I was unsure how it would play out. I feel like at the end of the day, the artistic integrity of the piece should coincide with the artist’s view, not the publisher’s; I’d rather have a mediocre book that fits my vision, rather than a best seller that didn’t stay true to how I wanted it. Those fears were quickly quelled, though, as I soon learned that Diana’s main goal is to keep the author as involved as possible. She’s very knowledgeable as an author herself, and is always willing to help in any way that she can. In my experience, she never told me to change anything; any suggestions she made were simply that. If for whatever reason, I didn’t want to make the change, she let it go. If Diana takes you on as a client, all she wants to do is help you release the best book possible. She will work tirelessly to promote it as well through her Indie Reads TV station as well as the Pages Promotions festivals that she coordinates. I feel like her rates are fair and she’s willing to work with you on the payment schedule; if you can’t pay it all upfront, she is happy to do monthly installments, which really helped me out at the time that I was delving into the republishing of my first novel. Since then, I have published a poetry collection and am in the midst of writing a second one, which I will definitely be publishing through Diana. I’m a very anxious person, so I need to be comfortable in order to proceed with a lot of things, but I have no reservations about working with Diana again. She’s passionate about what she does and that reflects in her work; she doesn’t discriminate, and will champion her client above all else. Having such a gracious editor really helped me to be more comfortable putting my work out there and testing the waters in new genres and new subjects. I’ve been extremely happy with the work we’ve done together so far, and would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a reasonably priced editor/publisher." ~ Gabriel Mero, Author |
"I would like to take a moment to give much deserved praise to Diana Kathryn Plopa. She has helped me with many issues as an author and it has made a big difference in my writing and marketing strategies. She has designed an amazing website for me that gives visitors to the site the ability to see all of my work and order from the site as well. The graphics are beautiful and she was able to animate the banner. Diana goes above and beyond with all advice and work that she does as an editor and troubleshooter for marketing, writing, site assistance and design work. She has also done beautiful book trailers as well.
"I cannot say enough good about the quality of work Diana has done for me. She has been there ready to help and makes sure to give clear and concise directions as well as explaining expectations that can be understood easily. Because of her help, I have gained much needed confidence to move forward as a better author armed with marketing tools that I am able to use to promote my books with a level of excellence I never expected to have. Many thanks to Diana for exemplary work and for being a great friend." ~ Marianne Waddill Wieland, Author "Editors are like English Teachers. Get mad at 'em all you like. But they're right. Notice I did not place a comma after "But" and I use the shorthand slang "'em" instead of the correct word "them". I did this out pure rebellion. In all seriousness Diana Kathryn Plopa is amazing and I could not have written my book without her." ~Jeremy Nicholas, Author
A portion of all proceeds from these services are donated to The Creative Light Writer's Guild to support our efforts toward providing literary scholarships and other community service works. |