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Welcome to Full-Service Book Publishing 
​Our book project management team makes it easier for you.

​Thank you for your interest in the book service branch of Speak Through Me Communications. Our goal is to help you get your book out of your head and into your hand. The easiest way we know to accomplish this objective is to do the tedious part for you. That’s right. We manage all the cumbersome details of self publishing so you can focus on writing.
 
Although we do other things, our focus is on formatting, editing, and designing a book of which you will be proud. We’ve broken it down into a few key areas.
 
Formatting
Complete formatting and layout including:
Interior file setup
Layout (page setup - design)
Font selection (design)
Black and white interior (additional cost for color)
Page color recommendation
Trim size recommendation
Opening pages (chapter or section)
Running heads / footers / folios
We want your book to look first-rate!
 
Editing
Content editing
Sentence structure, flow, grammar
proof reading
Book order/flow

Cover Design
Full color, custom design, front and back, up to 3 revisions
JPEG high resolution image
 
Other Things We Include
Strategy session (book development)
ISBN
Filing of copyright
Proof/sample copy
Promotional video (mini book trailer)
Speaker one sheet 
Listing on Amazon.com
Locked PDF version 
Professionally written author bio, book description, and back cover content
Purchase more books whenever you wish, at rock bottom pricing
Personal marketing checklist strategy session (in development)

Important Stuff and Legal Stuff You Need To Do
Have the legal authority to publish this book
Have permission for quotes or images you use
If using scriptures, include the Bible version(s) – double check reference
Return signed Author-Manager Agreement with paid invoice
Complete and submit all author interviews
Complete directives for taxes and royalties
Decide on a price for your book. We’ll offer a few ideas.
 
What We Don’t Do
We are firm in the belief that when God gives you a message, you need to share what God gives you. As needed, we clean up grammatical issues or anything that is potentially confusing to the reader. We do minor rewrites for clarity, flow, and design. If necessary, we will make edits that are more substantial. Rest assured it is not our intent to change your message. Write what God gives you.
 
We do not assume rights over your material. What you write is yours. You retain all legal rights to your work.
 
Sadly, we can make no guarantees that you will become a bestselling author overnight or ever. Although we do not handle marketing directly, we have added strategies for publicity. It's an indispensable education that covers essential public speaker training in structure, content, and delivery as well as tips to help you
  • determine your speaker topic(s),
  • create list-building, products, programs, services, and passive income,
  • develop a signature talk (or testimony) / public speaker training,
  • construct your elevator speech for networking-
just to name a few things this training will cover. 

Speakers write and writers speak. It's rare to get around that one. Public speaking is one of the best ways to get the word out about your book, so you might as well do it right. And, having your own book is one of the best ways to add credibility to your speaking. This training, which covers many essentials of public speaking, will get you well on your way to making effective presentations. 
 
Please Note
We specialize in Christian, nonfiction, perfect bound (softcover) books, not children’s picture books. The estimated time is 4 to 5 months from the official start date (when we receive your approved files, completed interviews, authorization, initial deposit, etc.). We will work with you toward a reasonable time if you need your book expedited.
 
Cost
Your investment is based on 115 maximum, finished page count, black and white interior. Expect an additional charge for color interiors, images, or longer books.
 
I look forward to an opportunity to work together because …
 
I love turning writers into authors!

​Dell

Manuscript Submissions

As much as we would love to work with you, we cannot take on every project. If you would like, you may submit your manuscript for review to see if we will be right for this venture. Please be mindful this is a ministry.  We prefer to limit our consideration of books to the realm of Christian non-fiction. and those books which have a positive and uplifting message. 

    Use the following form to submit your manuscript for review.

    Please submit as a PDF.
    Based on our current clients, expect a minimum of 3 - 4 weeks for processing.
    Max file size: 20MB
Submit for Consideration
Expect a minimum of 3 weeks for review.

Services 

Book Project Management
Head to Hand Writer's Workshop
Editing Only Services
Public Speaker Training (workshops)
Personal Branding  (workshops)

What Our Clients Are Saying

Dell's STEPS to Authorship workshops provide a simple but fun coaching technique that releases the author within you. I thank Dell for taking my dream and making it a reality.
              —Cynthia King, author




Dell works with both writers and speakers. She is a trained public speaker coach who helped me impart my story with what to do and how to speak publicly. Most of all, she empowered me and eased my anxiety of public speaking through a variety of insightful tips and techniques. I am blessed to know her as a speech coach.
        —Dr. Claudett Whitley Williams
 
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