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Products and Services for Self-Publishing Writers

Our goal is to help indie writers create professional books and then get them in front of their audience. To that end, our team can handle everything from concept 
development to design to publication, marketing and distribution.


 Who do we work with?

Our clients come to us at all stages of their journey, with a wide range of publishing goals and budgets.  Some are working on family album projects, others are writing memoirs, novels, business books, or even series. Some want as few as 10 books for friends and family, while others have books that target a wider audience, requiring a long term relationship. Regardless of where a client is, once we work with them, we consider them family.

How much does it cost?

It really depends on what you need. We don't try to squeeze clients into pre-packaged pricing silos. For an eBook project, most projects wind up in the $1000-$1500 range. Launching a print book project can be anywhere from $2,500 to enough to put your kid through a semester at Harvard! We are transparent in our costs, and we continually review your budget throughout the process. No one likes surprises, especially surprises that cost money!

Why does it make sense to hire PCpub?

 Experience. Plain and simple. Our professional team comes from the ranks of printing, writing, marketing, project management, consulting, sales, and publishing. We know how to navigate the murky waters of  self-publishing, including copyright and ISBN acquisition. We are common-sense people, just like our clients, and make it a point to  guide you responsibly and honestly. That includes having a stellar finished product. We're not the cheapest, nor are we the most expensive, but you will be satisfied with the partnership at the outcome!  Writing is an art, but publishing is a business. An understanding of both is what we bring to our clients.

What makes PCpub different?

Our clients end up with actual books in their hands. Books they can sell at a profit. Unlike online self-publishing mills, our goal is not to just sell you some overpriced services, but to actually manage your costs and help you set pricing in a way that makes you profitable. If your intention is to SELL your books, you need to sell enough of them to at least cover your costs. Frankly, like any other product, your ultimate sales are going to be based on (a) how good the product is, and (b) how much you invest in marketing it. Books are no different, and we will work within your budget to provide a professional product that can be sold at a profit.

And...(this is a big deal)...we will NEVER put you on a 
call  list and repeatedly phone you with hard sell tactics.


What if I don't want to sell my book?

No problem. We do plenty of personal book projects, coffee table books and company commemorative books that are not for sale. We help you create a completely professional book, whether soft-cover or hard-cover, that will become a valuable heirloom. The sky is the limit on what can be done, so if you want to memorialize something for the ages, we have your back! Check out our 'testimonials' page for some ideas!

What if I have a great idea,  but no writing background?

 Again, no problem. Our team of writers can co-write or even ghostwrite your book. Even decent writers who are high level executives or celebrities hire ghostwriters because they simply don't have the time to write themselves. We will review your project and make a proposal for you. Note: Ghostwriting generally starts at $10,000 and can top out as much as $100,000 for a complex project. It will be contracted with you for a specific period of time, including milestones for reviews.

What if I have something that doesn't quite fit in anything you've listed?

 Bring it, Babeeee!!!! We dig you odd ducks, and have the background to figure out how to make your ambitious projects happen! Just contact Mary Beth directly at mbsmith@parkcitiespubishing.com and we will figure it out!  (Warning: Highly customized projects are a lot like highly customized homes - they cost more, so be prepared!)

This seems a little complex. Can you just jot down some bullet points?

Yes, we can!
  • Ghostwriting
    • Celebrities, CEOs, NPOs, Businessblogs/collateral/annual reports/articles
    • Lost in Translation services (full translation or fixing content that is ESL created.)
  • Book and eBook publishing (all include cover art and interior design)
    • Family memoirs
    • Autobiographies
    • Non-fiction
    • Business
    • Historical Fiction
    • Textbooks
    • Motivational
    • Inspirational
    • Commemorative
  • Digital Media
    • Graphics
    • Memes
    • Digital flyers
    • Slide shows
    • Videos
    • Social media headers and graphics
    • Online stationery 
    • Website design
    • Book Trailers
  • Book Marketing
    • Publicity
    • Online management
    • Consulting
    • Press release
    • Book launch
    • Book signing
  • Editorial
    • Copywriting
    • Ghostwriting
    • Proofing
    • Editing
    • Consulting

If you have questions you don't see here, please email Mary Beth Smith at mbsmith@parkcitiespublishing.com. We're easy to work with and will NEVER make repeated phone calls to you trying to sell you our services. You're smarter than that and your deserve better!