Elisabeth B. Dabney Literary Services

Your Publishing and Book Marketing Resource

 


Book Proposals


Create a book proposal a publisher can’t refuse. I provide a step-by-step guide to creating an appropriate and concise book proposal for submission to potential publishers.

                                       


Content/Developmental Editing


For completed manuscripts I provide help with organization (re-organization), cutting material, or overall manuscript critiquing.

                                       


Publishing Consulting


The world of publishing is ever-changing—let me be your guide. I provide direction on potential publishers and querying etiquette specific to your genre.

                                       


Manuscript Preparation for Publishers


It is off to the publisher! Not so fast. As much as your manuscript is burning to get out of your hands and into the publisher’s production queue there is still work to be done. Most (if not all) publishing houses have guidelines for final submission of manuscripts. The loose ends need to be tied up. I provide help preparing final files according to your publisher’s specific requirements: permissions, image quality, manuscript preparation, and more.

                                       


Book Marketing


I’ll create a one-of-a-kind book marketing agenda catered to your book and audience. In the age of social media and personal websites it can be hard to dedicate time to pursuing opportunities to get your book noticed. A common marketing package would include: press release, book signing arrangements at local venues, personal website and social media consulting, and review venue recommendations. There are endless possibilities when it comes to marketing—each avenue will be explored.


Please contact me for a specific pricing quotation on services.