Janet Spencer King

Your Trusted Publishing Professionals

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Having spent my entire professional life in publishing, I have experienced many different aspects of it. I have long been a content editor and advisor, but my years in the business also include writing books published by major houses and being a magazine writer and editor-in-chief of several national magazines. For a time I also ran a literary agency in which I worked closely with numerous authors helping them craft compelling proposals and prepare manuscripts ready for publication.

Publishing is a fascinating business filled with many satisfactions, but its complexity can make it extremely frustrating. That is why I so enjoy advising authors on their book project. Many writers I consult with are new to the field. However I also work with those who are experienced but need the clarity I can bring them to put their project in motion.

I consult on projects from the earliest stages of idea development and preparation of a viable and intriguing proposal,to evaluating completed manuscripts. For the most part I work in non-fiction areas including:self-help, inspirational, memoirs and biographies, travel, health and wellness, fitness and food. But I do more than just non-fiction – I consult on novels as well, specifically in the genre of women’s fiction.

The nature of publishing is changing rapidly and to keep up with it I have developed expertise in the area of self-publishing (print-on-demand) and e-book production. These are often referred to collectively as “author services,”and the field has blossomed with dozens of them offering to bring your manuscript to life. But that means you need to know how to prepare your manuscript file for an easy and economical digital conversion. As an author you will also be called on to handle details in contracts with a confusing maze of list prices, royalty percentages, rights ownership, and much more.I am equipped to help you make your way smoothly through these challenges and to make decisions that are best suited to your needs.