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Non-Traditional Publishing and Marketing Services
Soul Speak Press is a boutique, non-traditional publisher. Every book published with our press receives our white-glove publishing and marketing services.
See below for what each author receives when you work with the Soul Speak Press imprint.
Our Services
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Writing & Editing
Our involvement in the writing and editing process can look different for each author's needs. See Packages below for more details.
Final, detailed proofreading of your completed manuscript
A proof copy of each format from each distributor for final approval prior to launch
Ghostwriting services available
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Production
Book title and subtitle development/refinement
Custom book cover design
Book synopsis copywriting for back cover and retail listings
High-end, custom front and back cover design with custom spine calculation for all print formats and all distribution channels
Custom interior book design and layout of your final locked manuscript with text treatments and image insertions
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Publishing
Assistance with determining best and final retail, wholesale, and group pricing for the paperback, hardcover, and eBook formats
Delivery of a one-page Book Summary with a final overview of the print costs and author compensation by format and distribution channel
Assign title data to your ISBNs for all versions
Selection and optimization of the best Amazon categories for bestseller ranking
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Distribution
Production, publishing, and uploading of all versions (Paperback, Hardcover, and eBook) for worldwide distribution and sale through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Ingram, and other tradeoutlets.
Print-On-Demand distribution through Amazon and Ingram; title setup for Amazon and Ingram for all versions, including determination of appropriate BISAC codes, keywords, final list price, wholesale discount, return status and international pricing structure for all countries
Creation of Amazon Author Central Page (KDP), as well as the set-up of all tax and royalty distribution channels for both Amazon and Ingram
Awards Completion of the final phase of book submission for both Library of Congress and U.S. Copyright registration
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Marketing
Ten copywritten endorsement quotes to share with your network
Book Ambassador Team (BAT) coaching and curation
Podcast and other interview opportunities with Jess on her social media channels
Author announcement and continued email marketing push via newsletter and other networking opportunities
Continued networking and PR support throughtout the lifetime of the book
Explore Our Packages
Anthologies
Not ready to write a whole book? Try your hand at a chapter.
Our anthologies are a collection of women’s stories. Each chapter contains an empowering story of survival, tenacity, and resilience that highlights women's journeys from all walks of life.
These anthologies are so much more than just a chapter in a book. It's a memoir writing masterclass, coaching, a community of empowered women, and a bestselling book as a final product!
Contribute to an upcoming anthology or lead your own.
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One narrative chapter contribution with comprehensive editing, feedback and developmental support
Two 1-on-1 coaching sessions with professional speaker, NYT bestselling author and writing coach, Jessica Buchanan
Group sessions including legal support, marketing and PR, audiobook training, and more
Peer group reviews and support
Production, editing, and publishing for worldwide distribution through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Ingram and other trade outlets
Professional editing and proofreading
A personalized PR and marketing package designed so that you can launch your work upon publication
Amazon Bestseller Campaign
Branded and curated social media assets
and more!
Collections
The In Her Words Collections are an independent, self-scheduled writing experience that supports you in your memoir writing journey.
We want you to have access to thousands of readers who will be transformed by the story you have to share. We want you to reach your own next level of healing through the power of memoir writing and we know that trying to do it on your own rarely results in actually getting your story written, revised, and published- which is why we created this project.
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One narrative chapter contribution with two rounds of revisions provided by the Soul Speak Press Team
Online Group Support from Soul Speak Press Team and the other contributing authors
10+ hours of pre-recorded video training modules writing and publishing
Production, publishing and uploading of paperback and ebook for worldwide distribution through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Ingram and other trade outlets
Advance copies available at wholesale prices for your own personal distribution and sale
Amazon Bestseller Campaign
Branded social media assets personalized and curated to promote the project and your new role as a BESTSELLING AUTHOR!
and more!
Full Manifesto
Memoir Content Development & Publishing Package with SSP Founder, Jessica Buchanan
This package best serves the woman who hasn't started writing her memoir yet.
Minimum time allotment: six months, nine months preferable
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Pre-call audit of existing written material (approximate time allotted six hours)
Monthly 90-minute individual coaching sessions with the founder, tailored to you and your story
Deep dive on writing goals and expectations
Work plan and timeline development with deliverables and deadlines
Message clarifying exercises and identifying key takeaways
Branding and marketing strategy pre and post-launch session
Book Ambassador Team coaching, templates, and strategy outline
Strategy for book launch up to launch day including Amazon Bestseller campaign(book launch package an additional fee)
Everything outlined with Publishing Services
Ghostwriting services available
Review & Publish
Memoir Review and Publish Package is for the woman who has already written a draft.
Minimum time allotment: four months
Edits and feedback on FINISHED AND COMPLETE manuscript with publishing services. This does not include content development or outline of memoir materials. With this package, you bring us your finished manuscript to my team and we will copy edit (not developmental editing!) and provide feedback and notes.
When you are ready to publish, we work with you to create a cover and book design that expresses the deepest truth of your story, and the message you want to pass on and then get you to your publishing launch day.
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This package includes:
Pre-call audit of existing written material (approximate time allotted six hours)
Monthly 60-minute individual coaching sessions tailored to you and your story with an SSP associate
Everything outlined with Publishing Services
Manuscript Review
The SSP team will read your finished manuscript draft and provide you with feedback and a summary through one 90 minute zoom call and bullet points on what I love, what works, and what can use some more development
Total Investment: $1,500 USD
Consultation
90 minute strategy session with NYT bestselling hybrid author and publisher, Jessica Buchanan. Jessica will guide you through the various options of writing and publishing that can often be overwhelming and set up a road map for your next steps. As a NYT bestselling author and an Amazon bestselling author, as well as over a decade of experience in professional speaking and building her own brand, there aren't many publishing questions Jessica can't answer. This is your chance to bring your story, ideas and publishing dreams to fruition by establishing your next steps by making them achievable and actionable.
Total Investment: $300 USD
Anthology Curation
Bring your authors and you take the lead
Let us curate and project manage your anthology experience.
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