Publishing Option
Guided Publishing
$1,495
Best for: Authors who want to stay in control of their book-production and publishing process while having experienced publishing guidance available along the way.
Guided Publishing gives authors the independence to manage their own book while having experienced publishing guidance available for important decisions, questions, and next steps.
Keep your royalties. Keep control. Making Sense Press takes 0% of your author royalties.
Your retailer or publishing-platform royalties are paid directly to you through your own account. Making Sense Press does not collect, hold, calculate, administer, or distribute your royalties.
What's Included
- Three private consultations with Lisa Tarves, up to 45 minutes each, used within 90 days
- Personalized publishing roadmap and resource kit
- Guidance on publishing platforms, metadata, categories, keywords, pricing, choosing service providers, and launch preparation
- Email support for publishing questions — one consolidated set of questions per week during the 90-day period
- One 7-Day Author + Book Spotlight Bundle
What You Handle
Guided Publishing provides guidance, not done-for-you book production. Authors remain responsible for arranging and completing editing, proofreading, interior formatting, cover design, technical file preparation, publishing-platform account setup and management, and any marketing or advertising beyond what Making Sense Press specifically includes.
Important: Making Sense Press does not require authors to use any particular editor, designer, formatter, or other service provider. Authors may choose their own qualified professionals.
Is Guided Publishing Right for You?
Guided Publishing may be a good fit if you want to remain in control of your book while having experienced publishing support available when you need help making decisions, understanding requirements, or determining the next step.