Publishing a book comes with a long list of decisions, and most authors only discover how many there are once they are already in the middle of the process.
If you are feeling stuck, uncertain or concerned that you may be missing something important, a focused strategy session can help you get clear on your next step.
During your session, you can ask Tara R. Alemany, founder of Emerald Lake Books and creator of Publish with Purpose, about the specific publishing decision, challenge or concern you are facing. You will receive practical guidance from an experienced publisher who understands editing, design, production, distribution, positioning, marketing and the overall reader experience.
These sessions are designed to provide strategic guidance, troubleshooting and focused publishing support to authors, independent publishers and publishing professionals who want experienced insight before making important publishing decisions. Depending on the situation, sessions may include reviewing options, walking through publishing platforms together, answering questions in real time, or helping you think through implementation decisions.
Common topics include:
- Choosing the right publishing path
- Understanding what your manuscript may still need
- Evaluating editing, design or production options
- Preparing for launch, distribution or marketing
- Identifying gaps in a publishing plan or workflow
- Thinking through how a book supports a business, brand or larger goals
- Improving publishing processes and reader experience
- Deciding what to do when you feel stuck
Please note that these sessions do not include manuscript editing, project management, full-service publishing, vendor management or done-for-you production services.
Because consulting is not our primary service, availability is limited. To make the best use of your time, please submit your question or situation in advance so Tara can come prepared to help you focus on what matters most.
Need more in-depth support? Extended consulting sessions and full-day consulting intensives are also available for publishers, publishing professionals and authors working through more complex publishing or business challenges. Visit here for availability and pricing.
Booking Policies
Because these sessions require advance preparation and reserved calendar time, cancellations and rescheduling requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions canceled or missed with less than 24 hours’ notice are nonrefundable. Rescheduling is permitted once per booking.
