This is a Place to Exhale
No one is born knowing how to write a book. We make the process manageable and supportive for you, because we remember what it felt like to write that first book, standing at the edge between doubt and becoming. In addition to publishing services, we offer workshops for aspiring and emerging authors that emphasize clarity over hustle, discernment over speed, and alignment over visibility. Whether you are just beginning or refining an existing manuscript, we meet you where you are. For those who want to “go big,” we can support you with marketing campaigns and smart partnerships.
Coaching—thought-partnership, discernment and gentle accountability
- Are you having trouble deciding what to write, but you know that a book is in there?
- Do you need to talk through ideas or develop your concepts?
- What kind of timeline and action plan align with the other commitments in your life?
- How do we reach your goals in a way that respects your time, commitments, and budget?
- Do you have writer’s block?
- Do you find it hard to carve out time to write?
Concept Development–choosing the right format, structure, and scope aligned with your persona, organizational, or professional goals
- What are your goals for your book?
- Who is your target audience?
- How does your book create impact for your community, organization, social justice movement, or business?
- What kind of book should you produce: hard cover, softcover, ebook, PDF, audiobook, or some combination of these?
Refinement—developmental editing, ghostwriting, copy editing, and proofreading
- Developmental editing helps you outline and write your book in a style and tone that aligns with your goals and your audience while protecting your voice as an author. It makes sure the sequencing of chapters is logical and smooth.
- Ghostwriting supports writers who lack the time or skill to bring their book to life
- Copy editing ensures that your book is well-written, uses interesting vocabulary consistent with your voice, and is free of grammatical errors.
- Proofreading eliminates typos, spelling mistakes, and grammatical errors.
Publishing—choosing a publisher, print and eBook production, Amazon distribution
- Publishing houses, academic presses, independent publishers, and self-publishing–which serve your needs and goals?
- Do you need an agent?
- Do you need a book proposal?
Brand Alignment— ensuring coherence between your book, your work, and how you show up in the world
- Will your book make sense to your existing clients? If not, how do you explain the shift to them?
- How do you need to show up and what do you need to say to people meeting you for the first time?
- Do your website, business cards, and social media consistently reflect who you are and the work you do?
Marketing—social media strategy, websites, public relations, media outreach, speaking engagements and workshops
- What role does your book play in your business, organization, or healing ministry?
- What social media platform(s), if any, will you use to promote your book?
- How do you get invited to speak, lead workshops, or facilitate retreats?
- How do you get free media exposure?
- How do you work with bookstores and online sellers?
Smart Partnerships— identifying aligned collaborations and bulk book opportunities that extend impact
- What kinds of people or organizations might make good partners for getting your book out into the world?
- Who might buy your book in bulk?
You can also email me directly at Gretchen@VillageOfCare.com
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