Guided Author

Ready to Turn Your Expertise Into a Published Book?

Take the next step with expert guidance by your side. Click below to get started with Guided Author and begin bringing your book to life.

What you'll get:

  • Book Strategy & Positioning
  • Target Audience & book direction
  • Manuscript development advice up to 50,000 words
  • Manuscript editing and guidance
  • Publishing guidance and support (you handle the production work)
  • Marketing plan
  • Awards strategy

What to Expect

Guided Author is a collaborative advisory program designed for authors who want professional guidance while remaining hands-on throughout the publishing process. You will complete and manage the production work, while I provide the strategy, direction, feedback, and guidance to help you move your book from concept through publication.

Manuscript scope: Up to 50,000 words
Production: Managed by the author
ISBNs, publishing platform fees, printing, distribution, and other third-party costs: Paid separately by the author

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Hayward Harris, Jr. 

CEO & Founder, The Rib Doctor

I hired Darlene to help me develop and implement marketing strategies. She has worked tirelessly to help separate me from my competitors in a competitive marketplace and encouraged me to cover every detail. The greatest compliment I can give anyone is trust, Darlene has indeed earned my trust!