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What We Do
One-on-One Consulting
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What we can help you with
I consult one-on-one with authors, small businesses, and publishers. So does my business partner Kevin. Combined, we have 40 years of experience in the publishing industry.
If you have questions about traditional publishing, self-publishing, hybrid publishing, literary agents, book marketing, author platform, or any business issue relate
I consult one-on-one with authors, small businesses, and publishers. So does my business partner Kevin. Combined, we have 40 years of experience in the publishing industry.
If you have questions about traditional publishing, self-publishing, hybrid publishing, literary agents, book marketing, author platform, or any business issue related to publishing, we can cut through the confusion, provide concrete next steps, and offer trusted resources.
We conduct consultations via phone, Zoom, google video which allows you to join our private, online meeting room from any device or by phone.
What we can help you with
We also have in-depth experience with:
What we can help you with
- Assessing your work’s suitability for traditional publishing
- Advising on book marketing and promotion strategies
- Navigating self-publishing and hybrid publishing options
- Critiquing your online presence or author platform
- Guiding you on best next steps for your publishing career
- Looking for roadblocks and explaining rejections—or lack of progress
The issues we address most often
We also have in-depth experience with:
We also have in-depth experience with:
- The right publishing path for you: If you have questions about whether traditional publishing or self-publishing is right for you, we’ll help you understand the pros and cons of each path. We’ll discuss the commercial potential of your work and if it might interest publishers. We’ll also help you identify and evaluate your goals and st
- The right publishing path for you: If you have questions about whether traditional publishing or self-publishing is right for you, we’ll help you understand the pros and cons of each path. We’ll discuss the commercial potential of your work and if it might interest publishers. We’ll also help you identify and evaluate your goals and strengths as a writer, and if you’re well-suited to a particular publishing path. By the end of the consultation, you’ll be left with specific next steps and the right expectations for your project’s future.
- Self-publishing explanation and recommendations for your situation and budget: If you’re thinking about self-publishing, but have never done it before, we’ll help you understand the service landscape and which services are best for you to use. We’ll outline the steps you’ll need to take to produce professional-looking books, and we’ll share resources of trusted freelancers to help you edit, design, and format your work. We can also cover marketing and promotion strategies that self-published authors use, and whether you’re well-positioned to successfully sell your work.
- Big-picture publishing strategy. You might have many projects you want to work on and publish. But which one should come first? Which one is more likely to succeed in the commercial market? Should some be self-published and others traditionally published? You’ll get expert advise from someone with in-depth knowledge of publishing trends. We can advise you on short-term and long-term content strategies, whether print or digital, to help you meet your goals.
- Author platform and online presence: Your author website is one of the most important marketing tools you own and control. Is yours meeting best practices of the industry? We can discuss how to improve your website and how to build the best possible platform for long-term audience growth and book sales. We can also offer an analysis of your blogging strategy, a critique of your social media accounts, how to improve the effectiveness of your online writing, and what it will take to generate more traffic.
We also have in-depth experience with:
We also have in-depth experience with:
We also have in-depth experience with:
- publishing contracts and agreements
- traditional publishing standards of all kinds
- print book production and manufacturing, both domestic and overseas, B&W and full color
- content marketing strategy for authors, publishers, and businesses
- freelancing business models and best practices
- author websites and digital media strategy
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About Karrington Media Group
What consulting costs
Both Blake and Kevin charge $99 for one appointment (up to 60 minutes). Most clients—more than 90 percent—get all questions answered, and know next steps, within one hour. The goal is to set you on a confident path forward.
If your situation requires ongoing consulting, it’s still best to start with the initial one-hour booking; our hourly rate drops after there’s an established relationship.
What the fee includes
- Advance review of manuscript samples, websites or blogs, social media accounts, and marketing materials you believe are important to us understanding your situation. However, we cannot read your entire book in advance, provide a critique or edit of manuscript materials, or offer a critical editorial valuation.
- Unlimited follow-ups via email. However, if your follow-up questions require lengthy written responses or cover issues that aren’t straight forward and merit a discussion (e.g., broad challenges) like “How can I market my book?,” we will instruct you to book another appointment.
Our Experience
With over 40 years of combined experience. We greatly respect the investment you’re making when you book a consultation. Part of what you’re paying for is our long history in the industry, in-depth knowledge of the service landscape, and our ability to cut through the noise and help you make the right decisions for your career. Many of our clients are still in touch years after our first meeting, with updates, follow ups, and questions because they’ve come to trust our guidance. Your appointment is not something we see as a one-time transaction, but as an ongoing relationship. We are here to help.
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