PAGE-TO-PUBLICATION Book Design & Self-Publishing

25% OFF IN OCTOBER for clients. If you refer a client to me, I will send you a $20 “spread the love of self-published books” cash bonus as a thank you!  My experience with the clients I am currently working with is so wonderFULL and heartFULL, and I wish to work with more!  My rates are below the industry average, I am great at and in love with what I do, and my heart is dedicated to creating an enjoyable and rewarding self-publishing experience with you! 

Book design & self-publishing! I will help you manifest your masterpiece through a personalized Page-To-Publication process. Bring your book to life!

Reflect on these questions to empower your project vision and goals!

What kind of book are you wishing to manifest?

• novel
• memoir
• cookbook
• poetry anthology
• short story anthology
• essay anthology
• photography book
• art book
• journal
• children’s book
• a blend of the above options
• another type of book

Do you have a writing idea, but you're not sure how to listen to it, let it breathe, or let it fly from your fingertips so it can flare itself to fruition? 

Who are you interested in creating and publishing your masterpiece for? Yourself, family & friends, your local community, the world? 

Why are you wishing to publish your book?

Why are you wishing to self-publish your book, specifically?

What are other questions that are sitting most deeply in your heart, the questions that define your vision and that are most passionately wanting to both seek and receive the answers? Pondering these is the essence of your Page-To-Publication path!

There is a colossal cornucopia of writing, illustrating, formatting, and publishing options in the world! You may already know yours. If not, I recommend you explore the options that resonate with you through independent research and by reading books about the publishing industry, such as The Poets & Writers Complete Guide to Being a Writer by Kevin Larimer and Mary Gannon. If you're interested in a personalized self-publishing experience, work with me! 

Criteria Offerings ~ Select from the following list what you interested in me assisting you with:

• FREE 15-minute consultation 
• empower connection with your Writer Muses to release writing blocks
• writing and drafting (bring your craft to the page via Word Doc or Google Doc)
• illustrating (creating your own illustrations, images, artwork, or photographs for uploading)
• assistance with creating and uploading AI-generated illustrations
• format book content (determine text and styles, and/or placement of illustrations)
• create and format cover design (determine text and styles, and/or placement of illustrations)
• edit book content (review drafts and select preferences)
• edit cover design (review drafts and select preferences)
• upload and self-publish print books (paperback and hardcover) and ebooks on KDP/Amazon
• learn the KDP/Amazon self-publishing steps so you do more and Jess does less so you pay less
• receive royalties for book sales (your own KDP/Amazon account is needed)
• create a personalized plan for locally distributing your published book
• create a personalized plan for locally presenting your published book

Ideals to have:

• Canva account (free or pay for a Canva Pro account for all the features)
• Amazon account (free)
• Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) account (free)

With 19 self-published books sharing their heartbeat with the world, I know the soul-stirring feeling of masterpiece manifestation. Yes, the logistics are important puzzle pieces, but it's the blaze from the heart when you receive your self-published book in the mail and feel the love of it warming your hands that is a birthing, a ... well, you'll have your words to describe it when you experience it.

I am honored to share the quirks and perks I have learned throughout the Page-To-Publication process.

Our writer muses tune us into the wilderness of ourselves. Let's jump "write" in!

• All ages (parent involvement required for ages 17 and under).
• Meet in-person (at a local library) or virtually (Google Meet, Zoom, FaceTime, text, email, snail mail).
• $100 per hour (estimated total cost will be determined based on the selected Criteria Offerings; average range $800 - $2,800).  *My rates are below the industry average, I am great at and in love with what I do, and my heart is dedicated to creating an enjoyable and rewarding self-publishing experience with you.  
• Payment Options ~ Pay upfront the full estimated total cost (and pay or receive a refund for any difference upon the project’s completion), or pay weekly for the productivity hours documented on your personalized Om Side Of Things Page-To-Publication Checklist 
• Payment Methods ~ Cash, Check, or Venmo (@omsideofthings) 

Complete the Page-To-Publication Client Form linked below!

How do you meet with and communicate with clients?

I meet with clients both virtually and in-person. For virtual clients, we FaceTime, text, email, and snail mail for optimal productivity. For in-person clients, we do the same, as well as meet at a local library (good scribe tribe vibes). For both virtual and in-person experiences, my clients and I establish a routine and rhythm that aligns with the desired pace and productivity.  

What makes your self-publishing offering unique?

Manifesting masterpieces is an intricate and intimate process. Developing both a personalized publication process and a personal relationship with my clients is at the heart of my offering. I listen closely to what my clients need, prefer, and desire for their experience, and inevitably there is storytelling, wonder-filled Q&As, laughter, tears, pauses, and propulsions throughout the journey. I believe self-publishing a book is diving into the depths of one’s soul in order for the stirring, mapping, and allowing of the most magical pieces to emerge. I love witnessing and supporting this awakening for my clients and their books. 

How long does it take to self-publish a book?

This depends on the intricacies of the project. For example, a book with all text will likely take less time than a book that includes text as well as design components such as uploading and formatting images and illustrations. It also depends on the client’s desired pace. In my experience, it can take between 1-3 months. 

If I self-publish a final draft of my book, but a year later, I want to edit it and republish it, can I do that?

Yes! Self-publishing allows you 100% access to the entire project and process 100% of the time. 

What are the benefits of self-publishing versus finding an agent and publishing with a publishing house?  

I recommend you independently research the benefits of both types of publishing. The publishing industry offers a colossal medley of options, and it’s important to determine which journey aligns with your goals and feels right for you. You could do both!  Personally, I love self-publishing because I can navigate the whole journey, and for me, the whole journey is as rewarding and fun as holding my book in my hand upon receiving it in the mail!