Cedar Savage Press Is A Member Of
Independent Book Publishers Association
Publishing At The Speed Of Need
No gurus. No formulas. Just clear thinking and clear writing.
For nearly 50 years, I've solved problems through targeted communication— saved businesses, leading successful labor negotiations, freeing innocent people from prison, securing Olympic venues, passing state law legislation, and guiding writers through the publishing wilderness.
I've put together Cedar Savage Press, a publishing / copy writing team that turns words into actions.
We offer coaching, editorial, and production services from conception to marketing.
ALL costs posted on CedarSavagePress.com are taken from traditional sources and are negotiable in publishing.
We may not always be the answer, but we should always be contacted.
Cedar Savage Press isn't a consultancy that gives advice and walks away. No gurus selling courses about "proven systems." No workshops, webinars, or theoretical frameworks.
Cedar Savage Press solves specific problems for specific people using strategic communication. Sometimes that means writing copy that gets people to take action. Sometimes it means guiding writers through the confusion of modern publishing. Always it means cutting through the noise and finding the clearest path forward.
Publishing and copywriting aren't separate skills—they're both about the same thing: figuring out what needs to be said, to whom, and how to say it so it actually accomplishes what needs to be accomplished.
If words can solve your problem, the Cedar Savage Press team can help.
[ Rotating text here]Choose the path that matches your problem.
You've written something worth reading. Now you're drowning in contradictory advice about agents, self-publishing, platforms, and marketing schemes.
We help writers write!
When you have a message you must get across.
In addition to book publishing services and guidance Cedar Savage Press also offers a wide range of copywriting services.
Here's a comprehensive publishing services list based on industry standards:PRE-PRODUCTION SERVICES
Manuscript Development
- Developmental editing
- Structural editing
- Content editing
- Manuscript evaluation/critique
- Beta reading coordination
Editorial Services
- Line editing
- Copy editing
- Proofreading
DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Cover Design
- Front cover design
- Back cover design
- Spine design
- Cover copy/blurb writing
- Author photo integration
- Multiple format versions (ebook, print, audiobook)
Interior Design & Formatting
- Print book layout/formatting
- Ebook formatting (EPUB, MOBI)
- Chapter headers and styling
- Image placement and optimization
- Front/back matter design
- Print-ready PDF creation
PUBLISHING LOGISTICS
Rights & Registration
- ISBN acquisition and assignment
- Copyright registration
- Library of Congress registration
- Barcode creation
- LCCN assignment
Distribution Setup
- Amazon KDP setup
- IngramSpark setup
- Draft2Digital or similar aggregator setup
- Direct bookstore distribution setup
- International distribution coordination
- Expanded distribution channels
File Management
- Print file preparation
- Ebook file preparation
- Audiobook file preparation
- Version control
- Archive management
MARKETING & PROMOTION
Author Platform Development
- Author website design/setup
- Social media setup and strategy
- Email list setup (Mailchimp, Substack, etc.)
- Blog setup and strategy
- Newsletter template design
Marketing Materials
- Press kit creation
- Media kit
- Book one-sheet
- Sell sheet for retailers
- Promotional postcards/bookmarks
- Social media graphics package
- Book trailer production
- Author headshots (if local)
- Author bio (multiple lengths)
Launch Strategy
- Pre-launch planning
- ARC (Advance Review Copy) coordination
- Review request campaign
- Launch day coordination
- Post-launch follow-up
Ongoing Promotion
- Social media management
- Email marketing campaigns
- Blog tour coordination
- Podcast interview booking
- Book signing coordination
- Virtual event planning
- Advertising campaign management (Amazon, Facebook, BookBub)
SALES & METADATA
Listing Optimization
- Amazon listing optimization
- Keywords research and implementation
- Category selection strategy
- Book description writing (multiple versions)
- Author Central profile setup
- Goodreads author profile setup
Pricing Strategy
- Competitive pricing analysis
- Promotional pricing calendar
- Multi-format pricing coordination
AUTHOR SUPPORT
Business Services
- Publishing contract review
- Rights negotiation
- Royalty tracking and reporting
- Tax documentation (1099 preparation)
- Publishing business setup consultation
Professional Development
- Writing workshop facilitation
- Platform building consultation
- Career planning/strategy
- Series planning
- Brand development
SUBSIDIARY RIGHTS
Format Conversion
- Audiobook production coordination - Large print formatting - Translation coordination (if offering) - Graphic novel adaptation (specialized)Rights Management
- Foreign rights representation - Film/TV rights consultation - Merchandise rights - Serial rights (magazine/website)ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Community Building
- Reader group setup (Facebook, Discord)
- Street team coordination
- Beta reader program management
- ARC reader list management
Analytics & Reporting
- Sales tracking and reporting
- Marketing ROI analysis
- Reader demographics analysis
- Competitive analysis
Ongoing Support
- Author helpdesk/support
- Technical troubleshooting
- Marketing consultation calls
- Strategy adjustment sessions
CEDAR SAVAGE PRESS DIFFERENTIATORS
"No-BS Publishing Services"
- Transparent pricing (no hidden fees)
- Plain-English contracts
- Real royalty reporting
- Honest timeline expectations
- Strategic advice (not just cheerleading)
- 50 years industry experience
- Author keeps rights
- No "optional" upsells scam
Package Options:
-DIY Support - À la carte services, author manages -
Guided Publishing - CSP manages timeline, author approves decisions -
Full-Service - CSP handles everything, author reviews final products -
Consultation Only - Hourly advice for authors doing it themselves
Pick the path that matches what you need. Publishing guidance if you're a writer navigating the wilderness. Targeted copywriting if you have a goal that needs reaching through communication.
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