1. How much is all this gonna cost?
Our basic package, as listed on our Services page, is $8,000. If you’ve already had a developmental edit or had a book cover created or have already met some of those services, let us know. We’ll be happy to discount that price.
Additional costs for incorporating your branding fonts or other specialty items will be project-dependent. We’ll provide a full quote once we have all the details.
2. How long does this process take?
Everybody hates this answer: it depends! It depends on where you, the author, are in the process.
Are you just starting and need us to connect you to an author coach or ghostwriter? You will need to work out your timeline with them, first. Some of our processes can happen in tandem with your writing (e.g, the cover). Others must wait until that is done (the editing and layout).
If you have a complete manuscript and need all the services in our basic package, then you can expect two months to…it’s really up to you.
As you go through or process, yes, we do all the heavy lifting to create the book. However, we will need feedback from you. We will have a fabulous cover designer create mockups of book covers ideas, but you will need to tell us which you like or how you want things changed. Some authors respond to those requests within hours, other within months.
Similarly, as your manuscript goes through editing rounds, we will not automatically accept all the editor’s suggestions. You will need to review your manuscript and says “yes,” “no,” or provide other feedback. Again, some authors do this quickly, others take a very long time.
Another consideration is related to our next question, so we’ll address it there.
3. Do you do book marketing?
Not directly. What we do is connect you to one of the oldest book publicity and marketing companies around. We will work in partnership with them to coordinate your launch date and provide any book support they need for your campaigns.
Book publicists/marketers like to start your campaigns four to six months prior to your book launch, which is another thing to take into consideration for how long it takes to get your book launched.
4. Who earns the income from book sales?
You, the author, do. We will train you on how to work the distribution platforms. After that, only you (or someone you work with whom you designate) will have access to and control over everything related to your book sales.
Not only do you get all proceeds from all sales, you do not have to go through Tasfil to order copies of your books to have on hand to sell at conferences, provide to clients, or for any other reason. You will order them and have them sent directly where you want without anyone else adding to the expense.
5. Will I get ebooks and physical books?
You will get ebooks distributed through Amazon and Draft2Digital, which assures your book will be available on most major electronic reading platforms.
You will also get physical books—your choice softcover, hardback, or both. Books will be sold on-demand through most major book retailers, though if you also want offset press, we can arrange for that, as well.
If spiral-bound books (journals, planners, etc.) are more what you are looking for, we can arrange for that, too.
Something else?
Have a question unanswered here? Let us know! We love the book world. Let us find a way to bring your book into it.