Book Production Services
Still in the idea stage? Have a manuscript in hand? Need a book cover designed or interior illustrations? Ready for that final polish? We can help you do it all!
Story Monsters has been recognized
by KEV'S BEST as one of the
top 5 book promotion companies
in the US!
This prestigious acknowledgment is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our dedication to helping authors effectively promote their books. We are truly honored to be in the company of such esteemed organizations and vow to continue providing exceptional services to authors across the nation.
Need help getting started?
We recommend setting up a free Introductory Consulting Session by phone with Linda F. Radke to discuss the services we offer. Named “Book Marketer of the Year” by Book Publicists of Southern California, Linda F. Radke and her team of professionals have been developing effective marketing programs since 1985.
Manuscript Evaluation
We recommend before you work on publishing your book, you have your manuscript evaluated.
One of the first steps to take toward publishing your book is ensuring your manuscript is the best that it can be. The ideal way to achieve this is by having your manuscript evaluated by a well-qualified professional. When we receive your manuscript, we will assign it to an editor best suited for your book's subject matter who will carefully read your manuscript in order to provide you with a written evaluation, pointing out areas of strengths and weaknesses, as well as offering some specific suggestions for needed improvement. (Be prepared. With some manuscripts, our recommendations may include the need for extensive rewriting in order for it to achieve its full potential!). We promise to be candid, yet diplomatically honest, while offering constructive feedback in our evaluation.
Our book production services package includes:
Editing
Every manuscript must be edited. We can provide you with professional editing assistance. Our goal is to add polish to your writing while still maintaining your style and personality. We also offer substantive editing when there is some rewriting, reorganizing and fact checking of the manuscript or line-by-line editing, where we analyze sentence structure, look for typos, style inconsistencies, and issues with grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Proofreading
Proofreading is one of the most important stages a manuscript goes through on the way to publication. The finest prose and the most expertly researched and written text are both rendered suspect in the eyes of readers if they contain errors, be they egregious or simply careless mistakes. Our proofreaders have the breadth of knowledge and experience to assist you with ensuring that your manuscript truly shines.
Book Cover Design
Your book cover should not only to complement your subject matter, but also to urge potential readers to pick it up and take it home! Our talented copywriters craft compelling text and graphic designers specialize in creating integrated, eye-catching designs to make your book stand out from the rest.
Page Design & Layout
The way a story is written could be award-winning, but if the book is poorly designed, it may not garner the attention it deserves. Our graphic designers are able to transform your manuscript into a visual masterpiece by formatting and typesetting the interior pages, designing chapter pages, and choosing fonts that complement the style or subject of your book.
Book Printing
Whether you want to print 1,500 books or just 25 at a time, we are able to provide you with attentive service when managing printing process of your book. We offer competitive pricing options, detailed instructions on how to prepare print-ready files, and a printed proof of the book for you to approve. Even if printing your book is all you need, give us a call! You will find that our quality is unsurpassed.
Here’s what folks are saying …
“As a novice author, I hired Linda Radke and Story Monsters LLC to help me with editing my manuscript and publishing my first children’s book. Linda’s team believed in my vision of my story and pushed me to write on a level that at the time, I did not know I had the ability to achieve. Months were spent with Linda’s team modeling, editing, and teaching me how to write for different age groups and engaging young readers. The passion Linda and her team showed during the editing process was beyond supportive and a true benefit to my growth as a writer. Her team believed in me when I believed my journey as an author was over.
Story Monsters LLC understands the time and effort in building quality text for children. I am beyond honored that I had the opportunity to work with Linda Radke’s team. The standard of their work is unmatched and the support they give to writers offers valuable lessons for growth.”
“I had the privilege to work with Linda Radke and the entire Story Monsters team on my recently published book, The Taco Stand....this was the first book I ever published, and I went into the process with absolutely ZERO knowledge of what it takes to publish a book....Even though there was a lot of work involved in getting my book ‘print-ready,’ it never seemed overwhelming ... [When] my shipment of books arrived, I excitedly opened the first box like a kid on Christmas morning. When I held my book in my hands, I had a wave of emotion come over me. I was so proud of this book that had been a dream of mine for years and I was so grateful for the Story Monsters team that helped that dream become a reality.”
