What We Offer
Writing Your Book
If you want, we will gather all necessary input (research and interviews) and ghost write your entire book. Please contact us by phone or email for a quote on your unique project.
Choose from the following services we offer:
- Edit your already written book *
- Handle the entire series of edits required to complete a credible book – this also includes the final edits
- Proofread your manuscript
- Format your book for Kindle, Nook, Kobo, iPad, Sony eReader, PDF
- Format your book for Create Space or any other Print On Demand publisher
- Build your book's website
- Get your book on Amazon and make sure it includes the invaluable LOOK INSIDE feature
- Produce a great cover design
- Coach you on how to get endorsements and testimonials
- Provide knowledgeable critiques of concept, writing style and full manuscript
- Coach you on how to write and how to make the process more enjoyable and successful
- Write your author bio
- Produce and record your book on CD – sell in audio format
- Produce your book in mp3 format
- Get your book onto iTunes
- If your book is non-fiction in the genres of personal development, self-help, business or education we can help you get overseas publishers
*NOTE: All editing is not created equal. There are a number of permutations on the theme of editing.
- Developmental editing is big-picture stuff, looking at your book from the perspective of its underlying premise. If you have written a novel, the construction of the plot, the portrayal and development of the characters, et cetera. Would fall under developmental editing.
- Line editing is a much more narrow view of a work, focusing on the words on the page, and how to improve it at the word-by-word, sentence-by-sentence level.
- Copy editing gets you a human spell-check, grammar-check, and fixes your punctuation. Maybe some light fact-checking as well.
Writer’s block got you stumped?
We’ll coach you on:
- How to start
- How to outline your book
- How to write sample chapters
- How to find and approach an agent
- How to write a strong query letter
- How to use social media to market your book
- How to build your platform
- How to market your book
- How to create a basic PR package
- How to get onto radio
- How to present yourself to the media
- How to decide on the best route for you to go: self-publish, approach a big publishing house or let us publish for you
- How to convey your message, speak like a pro and be totally in command and credible while keeping your audience's interest
- Branding: why it’s important and how to do it
Fee structure and pricing:
How much will it cost to hire Radiance Publishing? Most of us zoom past all the collateral verbiage on a website and go right to the heart of the matter, the fee structure. How much this is going to cost is of the greatest interest! We would like to make it simple, quick and direct for you to determine the answer to that question. To view a list of our services and fees click here.
While we have two package deals and a list of la carte items that we offer we are happy to put together a custom package based on your specific needs and circumstances. Once we talk with you, listen to your needs and wants, see samples of your writing and get a sense of how much editing your manuscript is likely to require, we can quote a fair price. You will not be charged for a service you do not need or want, you will only be charged for what you do want and need. Period. If you're ready to get started click here to fill out our questionnaire.
While we have two package deals and a list of la carte items that we offer we are happy to put together a custom package based on your specific needs and circumstances. Once we talk with you, listen to your needs and wants, see samples of your writing and get a sense of how much editing your manuscript is likely to require, we can quote a fair price. You will not be charged for a service you do not need or want, you will only be charged for what you do want and need. Period. If you're ready to get started click here to fill out our questionnaire.
Can’t I do almost all of this myself?
Well, you probably could and can. But the question is, do you want to take the time to immerse yourself in this learning curve? Or would you rather spend that time writing your next book? Most people think writing and editing is easy and requires no special talent or expertise. But that is just not so.
Even if you are a gifted writer, your first few attempts at writing a book are likely to result in a manuscript loaded with flaws. Even best selling authors at the big publishing houses have their books edited and proofread several times before the book is ever in print. Whether you’re asking a literary agent, publisher or reader to buy into it or literally buy it, it just won’t be happening without a good editor.
This is when you fully recognize the need for each specific kind of editing: a developmental edit is a kin to having a structural engineering fix your house up properly; a line edit is like hiring a painter to apply a fresh coat of paint both inside and outside and a copy editor can be likened to hiring a house cleaning service to scrub up the place and make it sparkle!
As you can see every project is unique. Please fill out our form and submit it to us. Once we look it over we will provide you with a free 30 minute consultation on the suggestions we have for you based upon your specific needs and where you are in the process.
Even if you are a gifted writer, your first few attempts at writing a book are likely to result in a manuscript loaded with flaws. Even best selling authors at the big publishing houses have their books edited and proofread several times before the book is ever in print. Whether you’re asking a literary agent, publisher or reader to buy into it or literally buy it, it just won’t be happening without a good editor.
This is when you fully recognize the need for each specific kind of editing: a developmental edit is a kin to having a structural engineering fix your house up properly; a line edit is like hiring a painter to apply a fresh coat of paint both inside and outside and a copy editor can be likened to hiring a house cleaning service to scrub up the place and make it sparkle!
As you can see every project is unique. Please fill out our form and submit it to us. Once we look it over we will provide you with a free 30 minute consultation on the suggestions we have for you based upon your specific needs and where you are in the process.
Write Your Book in Three Days
If the total immersion approach appeals to you, consider attending one of our weekend retreats.
We provide guidance, direction, coaching, encouragement and an environment conducive to actually writing your entire book in a three-day weekend! Cost of the retreat is $899.00. We like to reward action. So we offer sizeable discounts to anyone paying in full two months or more out from the retreat. For those of you who take us up on this the price for the three day retreat is $499.00. For those of you paying in full one month before the retreat the price is $699.00. We also have a payment plan. Please contact us to let us know you are interested in this. Please note that transportation, room and board are not included in the cost of the retreat. Our "Get in Free" ticket—get six people to sign up and pay in advance and you get in for FREE.
Hosting a retreat for us, on your own, is an available option as well. To consider doing so, schedule a time to speak directly to Debbie at 330-527-9333 or Jill at 239-340-4740.
Click here for our upcoming workshops.
We believe so strongly in the importance of the relationship between the writer and editor that we offer a FREE option available to you.
Before you sign a contract and agree to anything, we are willing to give you an idea of how we work and what our editing may look like for your project.
Give us ten pages and we will edit them at no charge. This is our “getting to know you” option which permits you and us to get an idea of how well we will work together. We look forward to working with you to get your message out to the world.
We provide guidance, direction, coaching, encouragement and an environment conducive to actually writing your entire book in a three-day weekend! Cost of the retreat is $899.00. We like to reward action. So we offer sizeable discounts to anyone paying in full two months or more out from the retreat. For those of you who take us up on this the price for the three day retreat is $499.00. For those of you paying in full one month before the retreat the price is $699.00. We also have a payment plan. Please contact us to let us know you are interested in this. Please note that transportation, room and board are not included in the cost of the retreat. Our "Get in Free" ticket—get six people to sign up and pay in advance and you get in for FREE.
Hosting a retreat for us, on your own, is an available option as well. To consider doing so, schedule a time to speak directly to Debbie at 330-527-9333 or Jill at 239-340-4740.
Click here for our upcoming workshops.
We believe so strongly in the importance of the relationship between the writer and editor that we offer a FREE option available to you.
Before you sign a contract and agree to anything, we are willing to give you an idea of how we work and what our editing may look like for your project.
Give us ten pages and we will edit them at no charge. This is our “getting to know you” option which permits you and us to get an idea of how well we will work together. We look forward to working with you to get your message out to the world.