Yes, we evaluate the condition of the manuscript and to see what it would take to make it sellable. Quantum Shift Media do a high-level evaluation and analysis of your manuscript that encompasses the following. It is not a developmental edit. It covers:

Structure | How the story advances; how characters are introduced and developed; pace of the story.

Story | Goal of the story is clear; voice/perspective clear and strong; plot development; elements the book may need such as more sensuality, suspense, or action.

Mechanics | Recurring grammatical issues; effective word choices; good use of adjectives and adverbs.

Mission | Does the book have more to say and if so, determine where. Feedback is sent back in comments in the Word document itself.

Editing | Estimate how much editing the book needs. As we review your work, we make editorial comments throughout the book so you will have practical feedback about areas you could improve. If the author chooses to work with Quantum Shift Media on editing their work, the cost of the book assessment is applied toward editing.

Our Quantum Shift Media Workshops are a great place to start to get your writing birthed or revised. Regularly scheduled online writing sessions are held on Zoom several times a week. The Workshops are designed to create a dedicated and inspired space for you to write whatever is churning around inside you. It could be your book, memoir, weekly blog, or your months’ social media content. Through this group, we tap into the divine source of inspiration and creativity so that content that makes a difference in the world can flow through us.

For more information, check out
Writing Workshop.

Yes, we offer 3 levels of editing services:

Basic copy editing: Correcting problems of grammar, style, repetition, word usage, and jargon. Copy editing includes one revision at no additional charge. Turnaround time is typically is three business days. Estimated dependent on book length and number of rounds of editing needed to refine the book.

Substantive (line) editing – A professional editor will work on your book refining the writing; organizing the flow of content, creating a table of contents; proofreading for grammar and punctuation while keeping your voice and tone; reference checks, copyright page content, author bio, author offerings in back of book. Estimates are dependent on book length and number of rounds of editing needed to refine the book.

Developmental editing – Intensive, substantive editing that looks at the big picture, organization, and strength of the book. The document is evaluated as a whole, and problems of structure, organization, coherence, and logical consistency are corrected. Sentences may be removed or added. Paragraphs may be rewritten, condensed, or expanded. Blocks of text may be moved from one section to another. We look at pacing, characters, tense, plots, points of view, and dialogues. Developmental editing considers all the aspects of a manuscript that make the book readable and enjoyable. Because of the extensive nature of this form of editing, it is more time intensive and costly. However, it is worth the investment if you are serious about succeeding as an author. Estimates are dependent on book length and number of rounds of editing needed to refine the book.

For more information, check out Book Editing

Most books are between 90,000 and 100,000 words. Teen books are generally around 55,000 words.

According to Amazon’s data feeds:
The Hunger Games is 99,750
Sharp Objects is 80,565
and my utility calculates it at 80,137.
Atonement is 123,378

A 200 page novel is about 60,000 words.

Most books are between 90,000 and 100,000 words. Teen books are generally around 55,000 words.

According to Amazon’s data feeds:
The Hunger Games is 99,750
Sharp Objects is 80,565
and my utility calculates it at 80,137.
Atonement is 123,378

A 200 page novel is about 60,000 words.

6 TIPS TO GET YOUR BOOK READY FOR INTERIOR DESIGN

Before you begin the layout, here are some tips to make the interior design process smooth:

1. Use some Beta Readers for your book to make sure your message is clear

2. Have an assessment done on your book by a professional editor. When you are writing a book, it is easy to have tunnel vision and see things subjectively. A good objective review of your book can make a big difference.

3. Make sure your book has been through all 3 phases of editing by a professional editor (not a family member unless they are a qualified):
a. Developmental Editing
b. Line Editing
c. Proofing

4. Put your manuscript in the proper order
a. Title page
b. Copyright information in order and verified
i. All Rights Reserved Text
ii. ISBN numbers
iii. Publishing contact info
iv. Library of Congress CIP data
v. Credits
1) Publisher
2) Creative Director
3) Managing Editor
4) Project Editor
5) Art Director
6) Book Design
7) Illustration
vi. Printed in USA (or other country)
vii. Feedback info if errors are found
c. Table of Contents
d. Dedication
e. Introduction
f. Chapters with clear indication of the chapter separations
g. Book Club questions if applicable
h. About the Author

5. Provide a good bio photo of you

6. Provide a well written summary of the book for the back cover

6 TIPS TO GET YOUR BOOK READY FOR INTERIOR DESIGN

Before you begin the layout, here are some tips to make the interior design process smooth:

1. Use some Beta Readers for your book to make sure your message is clear

2. Have an assessment done on your book by a professional editor. When you are writing a book, it is easy to have tunnel vision and see things subjectively. A good objective review of your book can make a big difference.

3. Make sure your book has been through all 3 phases of editing by a professional editor (not a family member unless they are a qualified):
a. Developmental Editing
b. Line Editing
c. Proofing

4. Put your manuscript in the proper order
a. Title page
b. Copyright information in order and verified
i. All Rights Reserved Text
ii. ISBN numbers
iii. Publishing contact info
iv. Library of Congress CIP data
v. Credits
1) Publisher
2) Creative Director
3) Managing Editor
4) Project Editor
5) Art Director
6) Book Design
7) Illustration
vi. Printed in USA (or other country)
vii. Feedback info if errors are found
c. Table of Contents
d. Dedication
e. Introduction
f. Chapters with clear indication of the chapter separations
g. Book Club questions if applicable
h. About the Author

5. Provide a good bio photo of you

6. Provide a well written summary of the book for the back cover

No! You can order 1 or 10 or 1000 copies of your book anytime you want and have them shipped to wherever you want. We recommend keeping at least 25 copies of your book in stock to sell and give away as gifts to clients. If you are going to have a speaking gig, you can order the books to be shipped directly there.

Yes, you will have 2 rounds of changes to the PDF layout. We will give you instructions on how to notate each change.

We provide three or four professionally designed book covers for you to choose from. Your book will include:

• your name, title and subtitle on the front cover
• your title, name and QSMedia Publishing logo on the spine
• summary of the book, your short biography and bio photo along with contact information, business logo, the QSMedia Publishing logo and website along with the ISBN #

Yes, you will receive an ISBN # for the print version and that would be reflected in a barcode on the back of your book cover. We also provide an ISBN for the ebook format and the audiobook format if your wish to publish in that format.

Quantum Shift Media will give you a template to follow to make sure the language on your copyright page includes everything you need. We’ll guide you step-by-step along the entire publishing journey.

It can take 3 to 5 years to get a traditional publishing house to accept your book and you will need a literary agent to do so. It is a long and difficult process. However, if you get an offer of an advance of $500k or more, take it! The most common types of people who choose traditional publishing include people who can get these types of deals such as

• celebrities
• famous athletes
• Hollywood actors
• some politicians
• big-name CEOs
• well-known authors who’ve sold thousands of books already

For everyone else, we recommend self-publishing.

People don’t buy a book based on the publishing label. You can certainly …label. We recommend using our Quantum Shift Publishing label because it gives you a lot of credibility.

If you are Stephen King, JK Rowling, or Danielle Steele, yes you can definitely make a good living writing and selling books.

But being a best-selling author is not the only definition of being successful. You can make a great passive income writing books. However, you can make a living without even selling a single copy. If you self-publish, you can earn much more money on each sale. However, the value does not come just from the sales but from the relationships you build with people around your book. Perhaps your book is a lead to get names on your mailing list and sell your packages or programs. Perhaps it gets you in the public eye if you’re goal is a political position. Your book can be a public relations tool that allows others to know, like and trust you. In additional to selling copies, it opens doors.

No, if you want to use your own publishing company label, we can produce and market your book just as if it were one of our own books.

We’ve published all kinds of books for authors. The book size really depends on the goal of the book. Here are some common sizes:

Children’s Books: 7” x 10,” “5” x 8,” 11” x 8.5,” or 8.5” x 8.5”.

Novels: 5” x 8.”

Non-Fiction: 5.5” x 8.5,” 6” x 9,” or 7” x 10.”

Fiction: 4 x 7,” 5” x 8,” 5.25” x 8,” 5.5” x 8.5,” or 6” x 9.”

Art Book: Generally 8.5 x 11″ or 9 x 12, but you can be as creative as you want here!

We’d love to talk to you about your book project.
Schedule a free call with Keren.

We will work with you to do a competitive analysis of your book and determine the best selling price for your market.

Quantum Shift Publishing handles all aspects of your book process including editing and refining your work, creating the cover and interior, printing the book, book launch and marketing. You retain ALL rights. You retain ALL revenues. The print account set up for you has secure login so that you can enter your credit card to pay for book orders and your banking information so that income from sales can be automatically deposited into your account. You have complete control over the printing account and can place orders whenever you want.

An ISBN is a like product number. A barcode is how the actual number is translated so that it can be read by a scanner so that bookstores can sell it.

Filing a copyright form is optional. Having the Copyright date and (c) symbol on your book is sufficient. However, if you choose to file a formal copyright, here’s the link. The instructions about filling out the form can be found on page 1 of the form.

• Market Research includes keyword research, competitive analysis, book category research, AMS Keyword Search (Amazon Marketing Services). Real data regarding what Amazon book buyers type into Amazon, as well as the number of searches Amazon shoppers use for that keyword each month as well as what other books are using that same keyword. That information is used to build a compelling and optimized Amazon author page. 
• Website Opt-In page on current site to build your mailing list and promote your book before its release.
• Press Releases including creating a Media Press Kit – Book Tip-Sheet, emailing the press kit to Newswire for release to journalists. Registering you with journalists as the expert in your field for interviews. 
• Website for the book on a new domain (Home, About, Book, Contact) Your website needs to be built around you, not around your book. Purchase the domain name of the book title and point it to your website. Don’t just rely on Facebook or your publisher’s website to act as their main online presence. The site needs to have a strong About page that makes people know, like and trust you. We show you how to use blogs to build your audience so by the time your book is published, your followers already know you. We show you how to use your website to get more people to sign up to your mailing list. 
• Email campaign – We write and launch an email series with a free offer to create buzz about the book before release. We write the content and manage the campaign and responses for you.
• MailChimp setup and create branded template email. Email is the most effective marketing tool available, so it is crucial to grow your email list. Social media is powerful, but you cannot guarantee reaching someone on social media. But your emails land in their inbox. We offer writing and launching of email campaigns as an additional service. 
• Marketing Collateral can include the design of Postcards, Business Cards, Bookmarks, Posters (client to print).
• Author Pages – we set up your public profiles on all the book sites that matter. 
• Social Media Strategy – choose 2 platforms where your target audience spends their time and we will help you build a presence on that with regular posts, positioning you to become the expert, offering free resources, and building a following. Choose between FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER | writing content + 2 months posting for 16 posts.
• Blog Writing to keep readers interested in your book, it is important to provide regular and fresh content based on your book. It is recommended to write a blog at least twice a month and repurpose it on all your social media platforms. 
• Endorsements – As your publisher, we will create an email campaign requesting endorsements for front pages of book and inviting them to the Book Release party; includes writing letters, writing different endorsements for them to put their name to, follow up emails and phone calls, verifying the information they send, responding to questions, formatting responses for inclusion in the layout (up to 25 people who you want to endorse your book).
• Reviews – A few weeks after release, get 10 to 20 solid reviews of your book. Friends and family reviews are great, but a review by a verified purchaser is even better. As your publisher, we will solicit professional reviewers asking them to review your book, offering to send them a free eBook copy.

Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestsellers are more feasible for a newly self-published author.

WSJ uses the Nielsen book scan

Your sales will count in their data compiled if you print with Ingram

To qualify you’ll likely need to aim to sell 5000 in a week

When Amazon or another book distributor sells your book, they order copies from your print account. They buy the book at a 60% discount so that they can make money. Your print account prints the books and ships them to Amazon. You do not have to do anything; it all happens behind the scenes. The money from the sale between the printer and Amazon is put in your account and the printer will deduct the cost of the book. The remainder of the money is automatically deposited every month into the bank account you set up.

Yes, it generally takes 9 or 10 days for the Look Inside features to show up on Amazon.

You will need to log into your account and place an order for books. You will need to verify the credit card you have on file before the order can be placed. Paper costs change on supply and demand. The price of the book may be slightly higher when you order additional copies at a later date.