Coordinate and guide author through self-publishing process (or help the author identify a high-quality publishing services firm)
Oversee the search for a writer for the book's foreword; gather endorsements and testimonials for the back cover, website and other sales materials
Organize the process to create the book cover (including the purchase of an ISBN and bar code); help author determine retail pricing of book, as well as appropriate cataloging details; finalize author bio, photo and back cover copy; help author select quality cover designer
Organize the process to take the book interior pages from manuscript to designed and typeset professional quality format; obtain Library of Congress information and other information needed for the copyright page, making sure the author has completed all the front and back matter for the book (such as acknowledgments, index, etc.)
Assist with the process of ebook development and the development of other informational products
Handle the proof copy from the printer to make sure the book is as close to error-free as possible
Handle the details allowing an author to find distribution to the retail market, including web sites and book stores
Register the book’s copyright to give the author maximum protection for his or her intellectual property
