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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 publishing-guidance consultations, up to 45 minutes each
  • Three-month publishing-support period
  • Making Sense Press Publishing Roadmap and Guided Publishing Resource Kit
  • Guidance on publishing decisions, metadata, categories, keywords, pricing, vendors, publishing-platform requirements, and launch preparation
  • Reasonable email support for brief publishing questions during the support period
  • Standard Making Sense Press website catalog listing after publication
  • Standard New Release feature on the Making Sense Press website and Facebook page after publication
  • 7-Day Author + Book Spotlight Bundle included — a $149 standalone value.

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.