YOUR SELF PUBLISHED BOOK DESERVES TO BE THE BEST!!!
For a Competitive Edge ... Online or on the Street
Assisting
authors who want to succeed in the multi-billion dollar book business
Welcome!
There are
many good reasons for getting your manuscript into print. Being your own boss
in a multi-billion dollar industry is one of the best.
In
today’s uncertain economy, the only real security is having your own business
where you can’t be fired and you have a great deal of influence over how much
money you can make.
Ellen
Reid can show you how to create a book that exceeds your dreams and how to
establish a presence in the rapidly expanding publishing world.
With
Ellen, it’s about more than getting a book into print. It’s about creating a
viable business, the foundation of which is a top-quality book.
Where
Do You Start?
If you have
a manuscript, even if it’s only a rough draft, there are several good
publishing options open to you. A free1/2 hour consulting session with
Ellen Reid to discuss the best option for you will open your eyes to the
possibilities and put you confidently on course to building your publishing
career.
It’s
All About Your Book
Once you determine
your best publishing approach, Ellen will work with you to create a book that
represents the excellence of your story or your message, or supports your
status as an expert in your field. Under Ellen’s guidance, you can be sure it
will be a book that can compete in a market where there are over700,000 books
published annually.
"For the 16th edition of The Self-Publishing Manual, I turned to
Ellen Reid for help. She put together a team of editors, designers,
typesetters and proofreaders and produced the book in record time.
Ellen can take your good book and turn it into a great book—one your
readers will admire and one you will be proud of.
"I plan to work with Ellen again and again.”
Dan Poynter, The Self-Publishing Manual, 16th Edition.
When
it comes to producing your book, only three things matter: Quality, Quality,
Quality.
Authors
often have an idea of what they want their book to look like and how they want
it to be presented. There are plenty of people who can take that idea and
execute it, so the book you end up with matches the picture in your mind.
Ellen
Reid goes a step further. She adds her experience and imagination to inspire
her creative team, so you end up with much more than simply a book produced the
way you think you want it. You will have a book that stands proudly next to
those produced by the big publishing houses. That is the kind of book you can
sell and readers will buy.
When
authors hold their completed book in their hands, they consistently comment
that it is far better than anything they could have imagined. Great
copywriters, designers and editors notwithstanding, the real reason for the
outstanding end product is the vision and expertise of Ellen Reid.
Ellen
Reid does more than just assemble a topnotch team.Her direction of the entire
creative process is what makes each book stand out.
The way
Ellen works is clear and straightforward:
Ellen listens to you
and gets a full picture of your vision.
Based on her extensive
experience with the publishing market, she expands your vision beyond what you
think you want to a book that reflects what you really want and could broaden
your market share.
Drawing upon her
extensive contacts, she assembles a team of seasoned professionals to write the
book’s “sell text,” design the cover and interior, and provide whatever editing
services you may need. She directs them every step of the way to make this
expanded vision a reality.
Ellen
earned her reputation as one of the nation’s premiere book shepherds and book
consultants by working with authors in establishing their own independent
publishing companies as well as producing a file of the book that can be
self-published or published by others. She also consults on the new Kindle
versions, including eBooks on the iPhone and the Sony Reader, etc.
ELLEN'S BOOKS WIN AWARDS!
The 2010 International Book Awards Results Knowledge, Creativity, Wisdom & Global Cooperation through the Written Word!
And There’s
More to the Equation than Producing Your Book
Certainly
Ellen can shepherd you through the process of creating a Rolls Royce-quality
book. However, if your choice is to retain the lion’s share of the profit by
starting your own publishing company, then Ellen will also:
Guide you through the
maze of copyright page information (ISBN, LCCN, PCIP, etc.),
Educate you on your
book distribution options,
Provide suggestions
and creative and technical assistance regarding your website, and
Assist you in tapping
into the power of the new social media.
In a very
few months, you will have a book and a business through which to sell it.
Ellen
says…
If you have a manuscript you would
like to get into print and into the hands of readers, today, more than ever,
you must produce a book that will be taken seriously. First and foremost it
must look, feel and the promotional text must read like a professional book.
That’s what we have produced for countless authors, many of whose books became
award-winners. And that’s what my team and I can do for you.
And if you’re looking to set
yourself up in a business in the booming self-publishing industry, we can
assist you to become a solid publishing company that will be respected and
taken seriously in this profitable field.
I’d be glad to chat with you about
your objectives.
Ellen Reid's Book Shepherding is based in Southern California and
serves clients worldwide in taking their books from manuscript to print and
establishing their own publishing companies.
"To love what you do and feel that it matters, how on earth could anything be more fun?"
— Katherine Graham
Praise for Ellen Reid
"Ellen Reid is a wizard. Her kindness, accessibility, and enthusiasm are legendary. She brings to the process great personal taste and near-obsession with quality to produce books that rival the best published. She has assembled a team of experts--designers, photographers, marketeers, publicists - with special attention to the explosive digital world--all to help get the book into the hands of the reader.
"Ellen's vision comes from years of distributing the very best independent films. And this tells us something about how she has raised the publishing of an independent book to a new level. Bravo, Ellen!"
Esther and Richard Shapiro
Creators of Dynasty
"Ellen Reid is a master Book Shepherd. She will take you from manuscript to book by engaging the most competent professional team and delivering a superior product unparalleled by any publishing house. Ellen Reid is not only a master Book Shepherd, but she is also a visionary, mentor and guide. I completely trust her profound intuition, which augments her expertise. She is honest and kind, and she immerses herself with your project as if it was her own! As a first-time self publisher, I cannot imagine having crossed the finish line in as fine a fashion without Ellen at the helm. Before working with Ellen, there was trepidation, and after having worked with her, there is now confidence and excitement, and she shares my excitement! I could go on and on. Suffice to say that the look and feel of my first published book (as well as the clear understanding of how I will be positioned in the market) exceeds anything I could have imagined. I owe it all to Ellen Reid."
— Janet D. Thomas, author, Lemons, Lemonade & Life
"Ellen is like a Hollywood producer but for your book. She helps bring it to life, shines a spot light on it with her unique enthusiam and helps to direct you through the process. And in my opinion she gets an Academy Award for the incredible work she does."
— Mary-Ellen Kelly, author of Planet Heart
"From the moment that I first spoke to Ellen Reid, I knew that she understood what my book was about and why I wrote it. She absolutely got it.
"Ellen was a terrific help to me in figuring out how I could make the most out of a very limited budget to increase sales of my already published book. Her availability was incredible and her energy knew no limits. She went well above and beyond the services outlined in our agreement I only wish that I would have known about Ellen before I published my book.
"A big thank you to Ellen for shepherding me to help make my dream come true."
Sue Tabashnik
Author, THE FANS' LOVE STORY: How The Movie 'DIRTY DANCING' Captured The Hearts Of Millions!
“Quite simply, without Ellen Reid my book would not have been successfully or professionally published. A fter reading and researching everything out ther on self-publishing, I was completely unprepared to do it myself. Then Ellen appeared in my life and took charge of the project. With one hand firmly on the wheel and the other one clutching my hand tightly in hers, she steadily and doggedly led me through the dizzying maze of people and services I needed to hire. Along the way she always told me the truth, even when I didn’t want to hear it. If you don’t want it done right, don’t hire Ellen, because she does not compromise and good enough will never do.
"Every step of the way Ellen gave me options for spending more or less money so that I could keep
control of the budget and still hire the right people for the job. The learning curve for self-publishing
is steep, but every time I got lost, she was there to guide me with sensible options. I found that
by hiring Ellen as my book consultant I had direct, inside, privileged
access to key people and services in the self-publishing industry that
I would otherwise not have known about.
"Self-publishing is like cave diving: a lot of the time you’re in the dark and the opportunities for
making a wrong turn are many. Ellen shepherded me through proofreading, interior and exterior
design, website, videos, printers, wholesalers, warehousing, distributors, registrations, internet,
marketing, publicity and promotion, eBook, audio book, reviews, contests and more. In each and every
case she knew the go-to people with the best reputations.
"I couldn’t have done it without Ellen and will always be grateful
to her for her honesty, integrity and unfaltering eye in helping me
bring my novel into the world and give it the best chance possible to
grow up to be the best book it can be.”
"All I can say if you are writing a book, just get this. I have wasted over $25,000 making bad choices in writing my first book. Until you have published your first book, you have no idea how many traps are awaiting you. Some books will motivate you but few give you a real roadmap to accomplish your goals. This one does that and more. Self publishing makes so much sense, I can see why the major publishing houses are losing huge market share every year. It reminds me of the time a few years ago that I switched from an expensive stock brokerage company to an inexpensive online broker. The more you can learn about this industry, the better your experience will be. I am thankful Ellen Reid has produced this great piece."
Dr Kent Lauson
Aurora Orthodontics & TMJ
303.690.0100 www.AOTMJ.com
Hi Ellen,
When Connie and I decided to self-publish, it was clear to us that we needed to hire a professional guide to the process of publishing since it was our first foray into this field. When we were ready to write the book we immediately hired an editor to "instruct" and guide us in the writing process. Now we needed someone who had the knowledge and first rate contacts to give us a final product that was first rate.
Personally, I have see so many self-published books that look unprofessionally done. So it was important to us to find you, Ellen. You have the knowledge, expertise, and first rate contacts to guide us to create the package that matches our content. I must say that I'm very pleased with the people I have worked with to date and look forward to working with the rest of your team.
Also as a business and life coach, I know how helpful it is to be that guide in someone's personal or professional life. When the fears, anxieties or uncertainties arise there is that point person that I can call for clarity or information that helps smooth out those jagged edges. Personally, I've noticed my fear comes up it when I read the contracts because the language is new to me. I fear I'm don't have enough information or knowledge in the field for due diligence. I begin to second guess myself and my choices. So I trust Ellen enough to say yes because this is her field and her team. Plus it's great to have one person that knows the big picture of the process. It is one less thing I have to manage in my busy life.
Warm regards,
Phoenix
Phoenix Djukic
Life Dynamics
Say "Yes" to an Extraordinary Life
Santa Barbara
"Thank you, Ellen, for helping me with things I didn't even know that I didn't know! The book production process was completed on-time to support my speaking schedule, and I'm proud of the quality of the final product. I couldn't have done it without you!"
Dick Stieglitz, Author
Taming the Dragons of Change in Business
"Ellen is a gift you want to give yourself. Her professional knowledge, team, production values, and personal caring greatly helped enable my first novel, Call of the Forbidden Way, not only to be published with great success, but to win three national book awards. If you’ve gone through all the effort to write a book, don’t stop when you’re ready to present it to the world — invest in making your work the best it can be through using Ellen to do it right!"
Robert Owings
"I must first thank Ellen Reid, the person most responsible for
turning my manuscript into a novel. Ellen assembled a great team, kept
me focused and on target. If you find any enjoyment as you read this
work then she is the one that deserves the credit. My heartfelt thanks
for helping me to put it into your hands. She has been my mentor and
my sensei and I am her humble grasshopper."
Children of the Anunnaki by Mark Barnette
"Ellen Reid helped me mold my story into a beautiful book by placing me with excellent professionals to design the cover and interior, write the cover material, and print the final product. She gently led me through all the steps for registration, advising me, so that we produced a book we can both be proud of. I’m just beginning the marketing process and find that buyers are deeply impressed with the quality of this book."
Susan Edwards McKee, Days Like Floating Water
Ellen,
"I know it has been a while since we have connected, but I felt compelled to send you this email today to thank you again for all your help with my book. I have experienced a lot of wonderful publicity lately and each time I see the cover of the book flash across the evening news, I am so proud of that cover. It speaks to people and I know how hard both of you worked to bring this book into the world.
"This book is doing very important things in our community and around the country and I knew it would. It is far bigger than me. It was meant to see the light of day in order to help children who so desperately need people in their corner. Thank you again for caring about my book as much as I do, and for making important contributions to this work."
Thank you again, Holly Schlaack
“Ellen, I appreciate your dedicated guidance and advice in working in cooperation with Hyde Park Publishing Ltd. in
the producing of Dr. Siegal’s Cookie Diet Book.
”Everyone is very pleased with the result. The book is beautiful.”
- Sanford Siegal, D.O., M.D.
"When I decided to self-publish Party Thru College, I learned there were many book shepherds to choose from. I decided to go with the best--Ellen Reid. In the world of book shepherding, Ellen is the gold standard. She oversaw the entire project from concept to completion, coordinating text, design, interior illustration, cover art, and even marketing aspects. Self-publishing allowed me to retain creative control over my work, and employing Ellen Reid enabled me to produce a beautiful, hardcover, full color, illustrated book better than I could have imagined. Bravo, Ellen!"
2 of my clients won! Los Angeles Book Festival and DIY Book Festival!
The Silverado Story by Loren Shook and Stephen Winner
The Problem with Money, It's Not About the Money by Jane Honeck
Another one of Ellen's authors wins award!
Another one of Ellen's authors wins award!
in Children's Mystery & Spy Stories
The best in Children's Mystery & Spy Stories based on Amazon customer reviews.
WINNER of IPPY Award!
The Problem with Money, It's Not About the Money by Jane Honeck.
On Saturday, August 20th, I will be attending the Global ebook awards ceremony
Celebrate History Being Made!
The First Global Ebook Awards ceremony will take place in
Santa Barbara at 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 20th, 2011.
Ellen Talks Ins and Outs of Indie Publishing
August 24, 2011- 7 PM
Ovitt Family Community Library
Ellen Reid who will talk about self-publishing. Ellen is a book producer, a book consultant, and the author of "Putting Your Best Book Forward: A Book Shepherd's Secrets to Producing Award Winning Books That Sell". She will discuss the ins and outs of indie publishing and why it might be right for you.
Another one of Ellen's authors wins award!
in Children's Mystery & Spy Stories
The best in Children's Mystery
& Spy Stories based on Amazon customer reviews.
THE DIY REPORT 2011
BEACH BOOK FESTIVAL NAMES WINNERS
BUSINESS:
WINNER: Putting Your Best Book Forward – Ellen Reid
3 of my clients won! Los Angeles Book Festival and DIY Book Festival!
Winners Honored March 4, 2011
The Silverado Story by Loren Shook and Stephen Winner
The Gray Zone by Daphna Ziman
The Problem with Money, It's Not About the Money by Jane Honeck
The awards ceremony honoring the best of worldwide publishing will take place on Friday March 4, 2011. The event honors the winners of the Los Angeles Book Festival, the DIY Book Festival for independent authors and publishers, and the DIY Film Festival, which celebrates independent filmmaking. A short screening of the film festival winners will be presented at the conclusion of the awards.
Hi Everyone,
Dan started me in business in 1995 and I echo his advice, of course! Call me for a free 30 minute consultation,
Ellen
THE PRINTED BOOK SHOULD COME FIRST
--Dan Poynter, the Book Futurist, http://ParaPublishing.com. During my publishing programs, I'm often approached by members of the audience who tell me that they would like to work on their audio product first and delay the publication of their book.
Ellen Reid's "Putting Your Best Book Forward" has already won several awards and is on its way to becoming a "must read" for anyone considering Indie publishing.
"Ellen Reid is a master Book Shepherd. She will take you from manuscript to book by engaging the most competent professional team and delivering a superior product unparalleled by any publishing house. Ellen Reid is not only a master Book Shepherd, but she is also a visionary, mentor and guide. I completely trust her profound intuition, which augments her expertise. She is honest and kind, and she immerses herself with your project as if it was her own! As a first-time self publisher, I cannot imagine having crossed the finish line in as fine a fashion without Ellen at the helm. Before working with Ellen, there was trepidation, and after having worked with her, there is now confidence and excitement, and she shares my excitement! I could go on and on. Suffice to say that the look and feel of my first published book (as well as the clear understanding of how I will be positioned in the market) exceeds anything I could have imagined. I owe it all to Ellen Reid." 
"Thank you, Ellen, for helping me with things I didn't even know that I didn't know! The book production process was completed on-time to support my speaking schedule, and I'm proud of the quality of the final product. I couldn't have done it without you!" 
"Ellen is a gift you want to give yourself. Her professional knowledge, team, production values, and personal caring greatly helped enable my first novel, Call of the Forbidden Way, not only to be published with great success, but to win three national book awards. If you’ve gone through all the effort to write a book, don’t stop when you’re ready to present it to the world — invest in making your work the best it can be through using Ellen to do it right!"
"I must first thank Ellen Reid, the person most responsible for 
"Ellen Reid helped me mold my story into a beautiful book by placing me with excellent professionals to design the cover and interior, write the cover material, and print the final product. She gently led me through all the steps for registration, advising me, so that we produced a book we can both be proud of. I’m just beginning the marketing process and find that buyers are deeply impressed with the quality of this book."
Ellen,
“Ellen, I appreciate your dedicated guidance and advice in working in cooperation with Hyde Park Publishing Ltd. in
"When I decided to self-publish Party Thru College, I learned there were many book shepherds to choose from. I decided to go with the best--Ellen Reid. In the world of book shepherding, Ellen is the gold standard. She oversaw the entire project from concept to completion, coordinating text, design, interior illustration, cover art, and even marketing aspects. Self-publishing allowed me to retain creative control over my work, and employing Ellen Reid enabled me to produce a beautiful, hardcover, full color, illustrated book better than I could have imagined. Bravo, Ellen!" 
