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Publishing Consultations

If you're an author or aspiring writer looking for some direction or services in the Publishing world, we can help!

Publishing Consultations

Your Story. Your Vision. Your Publishing Journey.
 

Writing a book is an incredible achievement. Knowing what to do next shouldn't have to be overwhelming.

At Sakura Blue Studios, we believe every author deserves the opportunity to bring their story to life with confidence, creativity, and professional guidance. Whether you're an aspiring writer wondering how to get published, an independent author preparing to release your next book, or someone exploring the differences between traditional and self-publishing, we're here to help you navigate the journey. Our Publishing Consultations offer personalized, one-on-one guidance tailored to your goals, experience, and creative vision. From understanding your publishing options to preparing a professional, market-ready book, we provide both consultation and hands-on publishing services to help you take the next step.
 

Our Publishing Services Include:
 

Publishing Guidance & Author Consultations

Not sure whether traditional publishing or self-publishing is right for you? We'll help you understand the different publishing pathways, explore your options, and develop a plan that aligns with your goals.
 

Editing & Manuscript Preparation

From manuscript editing and proofreading to preparing your final draft for publication, we can guide you down the best path for what type of editing you might need. Please note, we are very full for editing services and are selective about whom we work with for editing due to time constraints. But don't worry, we can also refer you to some great freelance professionals as well as editing tools to use depending on your budget.
 

Book Design & Production

Give your book the professional presentation it deserves with interior typesetting, formatting, custom cover design, and print-on-demand (POD) setup for paperback, hardcover, and digital editions. We'll talk about what all these are and why they are important for your book! You can choose to work with us, or another professional artist/designer out there who works with indie authors. You have the option to pick our services or just take the information from your consultation.
 

ISBN Registration & Publishing Essentials

Navigate the important administrative steps of publishing, including ISBN registration, copyright information, legal deposit requirements, and an introduction to the business and tax responsibilities of being an author.
 

Author Branding & Book Marketing

Your author identity is just as important as your book! We can help you establish your author brand, develop promotional materials, explore marketing and publicity opportunities, and prepare for a successful book launch.
 

Book Signings, Festivals & Author Events

Getting ready for your first book signing or literary festival? We'll help you become event-ready with guidance on book inventory, pricing, displays, promotional materials, reader engagement, and presenting yourself professionally as an author.
Publishing isn't simply about getting your book into print. It's about understanding the industry, making informed decisions, and building a foundation for your future as an author.
 

Whether you need a single consultation to answer your questions or professional assistance throughout the publishing process, Sakura Blue Studios is here to help you move forward with confidence. You bring the story. We'll help you prepare it for the world.
 

Ready to Take the Next Step? Book a Publishing Consultation of your choice and discover how we can help turn your manuscript into a professionally presented, market-ready book. Your publishing journey begins here.

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COST FOR CONSULTATIONS:​


We charge $110 for our consultations. Consultations are a minimun 3/hr timeframe and are booked on either an evening or weekend of your choice. Anything past 3 hours, an additional $35/hr will be charged.  Payment is due on the day of the consultation. 


COST FOR EDITING / DESIGN SERVICES:

We charge $35/hour for any editing, design or POD setup services. A simple contract will be signed before we work together, explaining the services we plan to provide, your estimated cost and your payment schedule—which you will sign before we begin. 


OTHER SERVICES:

All other services are charged at a flat rate of $110 for a minimum 3 hours. This includes Branding/Marketing guidance, ISBN and doing your taxes as an author. Anything past 3 hours will be an additional $35/hr. Payment is due on the day of our meeting. We can discuss before we begin which topics you want to cover. 




Please visit our contact page to inquire/connect with us about our services

 

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