My book is written...Now what?

You have finally finished writing, editing, and (if you are epublishing) formatting your book. Now what? The next step, and one of the most essential to hooking in readers, is getting a knock-out book cover!

Some authors make the mistake of trying to make their own book cover when they have no idea what they are doing. Some authors also try to pay a friend or find an artist on the cheap to do it for them. Either way could end in success, but this is rare. Most of the time, it ends up with a mess that will, at best, push readers away. At worst, it could make your book into a joke and end up with the wrong kind of attention. Just check out some of the dozens of websites dedicated to these monstrosities and you will know what I mean. Go ahead and Google "bad book covers," you'll be shocked at what you find!

Now, how do you avoid this embarrassment and make sure you have a book cover that will draw the right kind of attention? You need to hire a professional who will either use top-of-the-line stock images or create a cover from scratch to fit your theme and your plot. You need someone who will take the highlights of your story and use them to bring your story to life. You want the reader to take one look and not only have an idea of what is contained within the pages, but will instantly want to buy your book and dive right in.

If you are looking for just such an artist, you should consider checking out the Pittsburgh Writer website. For a discounted price that you won't find anywhere else, a highly-skilled, experienced designer will put together a book cover to draw in traffic, not laughs. The best part? They have a 100% money back guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied with what your artist produces. You can choose between a stock image design or a completely custom illustration. Also, if you are publishing in print, they can help you with full front and back covers, along with a spine.

Don't let your book become the butt of potential readers' jokes, get a professional cover!

Updates to the "Editing Services" tab

At the top of my blog, there is a tab called "Freelance Editing Services." Besides describing the services I offer, from proofreading to developmental editing, I have updated the page to include my price list!

Proofreading

Up to 5 pages - $10

Up to 25 pages - $40

Up to 50 pages - $75

Up to 100 pages - $125

Up to 200 pages - $240

200 pages and up - $360

Developmental Editing

Up to 5 pages - $30

Up to 25 pages - $125

Up to 50 pages - $225

Up to 100 pages - $425

Up to 200 pages - $825

200 pages and up - $1,200

A specific due date can be requested.

Looking for some top-notch creative services?

Do you need an editor or proofreader? A ghostwriter? A custom-designed cover for your book? Do you need help formatting your eBook for publication? After publication, would you like someone to help market your book? Want to draw more traffic to your Facebook fan page, blog, and Twitter account? Do you need someone to write technical content for you?

If your answer to any of these questions was "Yes!", then you need to head on over to the Pittsburgh Writer website. Despite the name, this website is a gold mine for more than just Western Pennsylvania writers. These new services are offered by professionals that want to help you succeed. And with the discounted prices that you won't find anywhere else, you will get more for your money.

The website also offers tips for writing fiction and recommends other top-notch websites to help you truly succeed in the writing world. Plus, the blog covers the nuisances of the everyday life of a writer, sharing the successes, frustrations, and obstacles that you probably encounter in your own struggle to create.

If you have been looking for a website that not only offers you the tools you need to publish your book but shows you how to make money off of it too, then you need to check out the Pittsburgh Writer's new Creative Services pages.