Publishing Services
On a selective basis,
McK Consulting Inc. (McK) through its publishing division offers to assist
writers services to complete, edit, design and publish their work. Depending on
the level of writing, the length of the work and the nature of the project -
different fee structures apply.
Creating a book is a dynamic and life changing experience for most first-time
authors. It is an exciting adventure filled with the thrills and terrors of a
great suspense novel. It is part fantasy as you watch your ideas transform from
words into a book. Writing a book creates a sense of achievement and permanence
that only works of art, music and oratory can rival as the creative process
produces something for others to experience.
The person contracting the project is the "author" while McK may have a variety
of roles done within the company or sub-contracted to our service providers.
EDITING
McK can assist authors with a variety of levels of editing and proof-reading
their manuscript. This can be done on an hourly, word count or a project rate.
COLLABORATION
We can assist you with review and discussions about your manuscript with
suggestions and comments. This can be done on an hourly or a project rate.
GHOST WRITING
For those who need assistance in writing their book (ghost writing) - the
cost of the writing service will be 50% up front and 50% on the delivery of our
final draft. The final draft of the manuscript is normally planned to be
completed in 90 days from authorization of the agreement. Extensions may be
agreed upon in extraordinary circumstances but the final 50% of payment will be
due no later than 90 days or when the final draft is presented - whichever comes
first.
All ghost writing is done on a "best efforts" basis recognizing that in any
creative process there can always be disagreements as to style and substance.
Both the ghost writer and the author must agree in advance on a project plan
that covers the character, the general length and the overall content of the
book. The ghost writer is responsible to forward requests for information to
continue the writing process. The author is responsible to supply responses
within one week.
As the book is drafted, the ghost writer will forward these copies to the author
for review and comment. The author will have one opportunity to make any and all
comments in writing for final redraft by the ghost writer within one week. Once
the manuscript is complete - the author may comment in writing about the
structure of the chapters within two weeks of receiving the complete manuscript.
BOOK COVERS
Cover design services are available. In consultation with the cover designer,
the author will present any ideas they have for colours, images or other
details. The designer will provide up to three different design alternatives.
The cover design process usually is completed within one month.
PUBLICATION
McK can assist individuals with elements of the publication process including
obtaining an ISBN number and printing.
PROMOTION & DISTRIBUTION
If the author's work is included in one of our publishing divisions, it will
be promoted and featured along with our other projects. Various promotional
packages are available. No guarantee of sales or outside distribution channels
can be made. We can also assist with distribution options for the author as
well.
info@palantir-publishing.com
Palantir Publishing
is a division of
McK Consulting Inc.
Chicago (630)
868-8166
Detroit
(313) 586-8323
Toronto (416)
848-0326
London (519)
488-5464
Windsor (519)
962-9558
www.mckconsultinginc.com
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