Every month, I attend a virtual brainstorming session from the Nonfiction Authors Association (NFAA). The larger group of authors from all over the U.S. is divided into rooms of five or six people, where each attendee gives a brief introduction, asks for advice on a specific issue, and hears what others say in response. Sometimes I come prepared with a question. Other times, my question emerges from the conversation.
At a recent session, as I listened to what was on the mind of each author participating in the conversation, I realized that my team could help both authors and publishers. After all, for many years, we have researched, written, edited, formatted, and produced hundreds (possibly even thousands) of guides, manuals, infographics, presentations, and more for clients. For a dozen or so years, we have done it all, from soup to nuts, for my four books. I wrote the copy. Others on the team created the covers, formatted the interior, and created cover and interior files that I uploaded for print-on-demand book orders. We created both eBooks and print books. We helped other authors who were self-publishing their books and could do the same for more authors and publishers.
When my turn to ask a question came, I asked for advice on sharing our capabilities with those who could benefit from handing off a portion or all of their publishing tasks to my team. Among the responses was the suggestion to create a website. Of course, we already have a business website (created by my team) that focuses on our technical and business writing activities for clients. The most feasible approach was to update the current website with eBook and print book authoring, editing, formatting, and publishing activities. As of last week, new content with these keywords is now sprinkled throughout the website update as well as mention of the five talks and consulting services I offer.
Go ahead and take a look here. I hope you like what you see. If we can assist you in any way with your books and publications, we are here for you.
Judith Shenouda 