It’s your book: we support you all the way

“Throughout the process, your recommendations and encouragement improved my book and energized me when I was tired of the whole thing! I was privileged to have your high-quality participation in the creation of For the People, Against the Tide. I never would have gotten to the publication of my book without you.” Kathleen Teahan, author, former Massachusetts state legislator.

Here’s my gift to you! Self-publishing 101

Want to learn more? Marjorie@marjorieturner.com

Marjorie helps changemakers turn their experiences into professionally self-published books. Her team supports everything from editing to print-on-demand setup and can connect clients with trusted PR partners for launches. She’s a great resource for amplifying your message through publishing.

Have you ever heard, “You should write a book!”?

Are you a professional who wants to share your life lessons learned, or have technical skills you have honed throughout your career? Marjorie Turner Hollman, MarjorieTurner LLC, offers self-publishing support services to turn your nonfiction book idea into a reality.

Our skilled editors, book layout and cover design specialists, proof readers, fact checkers, and indexers are ready to work with you.

We guide you through print on demand (POD) setup requirements. Our affiliate book launch and PR specialists are folks we work with directly and feel confident in referring you to.

You control your print on demand account and receive all the royalties. In effect, you are the publisher. We’ll get you to the finish line.

Authoring a nonfiction book creates instant credibility and can open doors to speaking engagements, and teaching opportunities. Being seen as an author can be an important marketing tool for you and your business.

Manuscript Reviews

We provide a manuscript review as your first step in the self-publishing process. This helps both of us to decide if we are a good fit to work together. When you decide to continue the process with us, the cost of the review is credited to your account.

Developmental Editing

Writing a compelling story is hard work. Are you having difficulty figuring out the most organized way to structure your book (or other written project) so your topics flow from one idea to the next in a logical sequence? Have you started writing a book and want feedback on how your message or story is coming across? Send me what you have and we can go from there.

Contracting with trusted editing and book layout, and cover design professionals

Through the years we have worked closely with publishing professionals. Their expertise has shone through in the books we have helped bring to publication. We include the services of editors, book designers, and cover designers in our process. Fact-checkers and indexers are also on our staff. We can attest to the quality of their work and feel proud to offer their skills with our self-publishing packages.

Assistance in navigating and uploading to on-line publishing platforms

The options to independently publish have increased dramatically over the past ten years. Kindle Direct publishing (KDP), and Ingram Spark are the most well-known. Draft2Digital is an additional option, especially good for ebook distribution. Lulu offers Print on Demand (POD) and distribution of your books directly from your website storefront. Get support meeting all the self-publishing platform requirements, manage your own account, keep all your royalties, and control all the rights to your work.

Book Coaching

Looking for an accountability partner? Guidance in the writing process itself? Someone to support you with strategic approaches to getting your project to the finish line, not back into your drawer? Let’s talk.

Published books we have played a part in bringing to publication.

More books we have assisted in getting to publication

Here’s what authors have to say:

“I really appreciate your editing feedback on my manuscript. It was always thoughtful, considered and often made me see things in a new light. Your thoughts are like gold dust!” Kate Warwick, Founder, Word Savvy (London, U.K)

In the early phases of my book, I worked with Marjorie in her capacity as coach and developmental editor. Her help was indispensable. When I had a manuscript ready to go I once again sought Marjorie’s help. She was with me every step of the way to getting a book in hand – Everything from referrals for book designer and copy editor, to getting the documents onto Amazon. She is knowledgeable, skilled, adept and was always available to help me with each phase of each of the moving pieces that are part of publishing a book – for me by far the hardest part of the whole book process. Her kindness, compassion and practical support not only made it possible but smoothed the grueling moments and the way. I literally could not have done this without her help, help for which I am deeply grateful. Lesia Alexander, author, What They Have to Tell Us: Messages from Animals

“Marjorie’s feedback was incredibly helpful right before I published my latest book, Serve to Sell. She asked good questions, highlighted a few areas where I could add an anecdote to make the book better, and even caught a couple of typos that I missed!” John Meese, Bestselling Author, CEO of “Sell Your Smarts”

Marjorie Turner Hollman was an essential part of our team that collaborated on the writing, editing and self-publishing of the 157-page book Bellingham Now and Then: Celebrating the 300th Anniversary of Bellingham, MA  Marjorie’s experience with self-publishing greatly streamlined the process of getting the book, once written and edited, ready for publication.   Marjorie is a pleasure to work with and can be counted on for timely responses to questions and inquiries.  Bernadette Rivard, Director, Bellingham, MA Public Library

I’m reading through my manuscript and thinking, this is good. I can see not just what I need to change or add but how you polished some of my sentences. They are beautiful. You’re wonderful, and are making my story everything I hoped it could be. Paula Grandpre Wood, author, The Long Walk Home with the Ceinture Fléchée (the Arrow Sash)

Marjorie is an exceptional editor. I couldn’t be more pleased with her ability to take a draft of my latest novel and suggest revisions, which made it more readable and engaging. She never tried to change my distinct voice in the way I told the story; instead, she took the time to understand what I was trying to accomplish in my fiction before revising it. Not only did she raise the quality of my work, but she also made me a better writer. I enjoyed working with her. Highly recommend Marjorie for your editorial projects. John Murzycki, Author, Elthea’s Realm, series of Science Fantasy novels, Wrentham, MA

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