Self-Publishing Services

You Have the Manuscript.... Now What?

Everything is ready to go: the muse has visited you; the text is ready, and you’re prepared to take the next step and publish your own book.

But what is that next step? What is the proper format for the text? What about a cover design for the paperback or Kindle? How do you get a digital or print copy of your book distributed to retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble? How much does it cost?

How Much Does It Cost?

There are three tiers of pricing for self-publishing, all of which are dependent upon what you want:

LEVEL 1 - $800 - EBOOK ONLY

You want to publish your book, but you don't want to go to the expense of actually producing a paperback or hardcover.  No problem!  We can help you publish your fully-formatted eBook with a cover design to your specifications, an ISBN, and electronic distribution of your book to every retail website in the world!

LEVEL 2 - $1,200 - PAPERBACK/HARDCOVER ONLY

Electronic books don't interest you, but a paperback or hardcover book you can hold in your hand?  That's available here at level two.  At this level, we will take your edited manuscript and format it to whatever size book you need, provide an ISBN, a cover design to your specifications, distribution around the world and we deliver a copy of the book to your house for final review!

LEVEL 3 - $1,500 PAPERBACK/HARDCOVER AND EBOOK!

Let's suppose you want it all:  Paperback and/or hardcover, plus an eBook, both fully formatted, an ISBN for each, a cover design to your specifications, distribution around the world and a free review copy you can hold in your hand.  All of this can be yours at the tier-3 level.

If one of these options appeals to you, give us a call and let's get your book published now!

Give the Gift of Self-Publishing!

Does your partner, a family member or a friend have a book written... but they don't know how to take that next step? If you're searching for something to give a loved one and newbie author...why not give the gift of self-publishing? You’ll receive a personally inscribed gift certificate from you to the recipient (see here for a sample). Gift certificates come with a variety of pricing options, too! 

Imagine their reaction to a gift that will last for the rest of their lives: Their own professionally published book. To contact our team, either fill out the form below, send us an email or call for more information.

Self-Publishing Samples

Here are just a few examples of previous books we've assisted our clients to self-publish, each cover made to order. You could be next! Fort Raphael's in-house designer is Touchstone Graphic Design.  Click here for some more samples of the covers we've provided to our clients.

"Reflections of Valour" by James Elsener

A new novel from author James Elsener (self-publishing as Ledger Publishing, Inc.), Reflections of Valour is an American story of untested lovers from opposite backgrounds during the tumultuous early days of the Vietnam War.

Brenda Walker attends an exclusive east coast women's college and enjoys the trappings of her wealthy suburban environment. She begins seeing John Briggs, a young man from a modest midwestern working class family who has enlisted in the military.

The Marine Corps owns Briggs' loyalty. When he is called to war, Briggs is torn between a sense of duty and having to leave behind the woman he loves. His departure leaves many unanswered questions about their future. 

In Vietnam, Briggs emerges as a leader among the young troops trying to survive combat. The reader experiences the exhilaration, the boredom, the confusion, and the horrors of war. Eventually, the hunter becomes the hunted when Briggs' squad is ambushed. After a fierce firefight Briggs leaves the battlefield alive, but critically wounded. He faces slim odds to recover from wounds and exposure to Agent Orange. 

John Briggs' place of honor on "The Wall" is more than a name. Like 57,939 other names, it is a life story. Two decades after they said goodbye, Brenda finally learns why he was drawn to war and what happened to him afterward. Her life is changed forever by knowing him and loving him. 

Reflection of Valour is a novel of love, of peace, and of closure.

To pick up a copy for yourself, click here.

"Inspired Manifesting: Elevate Your Energy & Ignite Your Dreams Through the Akashic Records" by Dr. Linda Howe

Dr. Linda Howe has helped tens of thousands all over the world learn to use the Akashic Records, bringing this ancient knowledge to a new generation of seekers. Here, self-publishing as Energy Integrity Publishing, Dr. Howe presents "Inspired Manifesting through the Akashic Records: Elevate Your Energy and Ignite Your Dreams," a compendium, formulated over her 25+ years of practice with students all over the world. Here she provides lessons, practices, exercises and reflections to help readers take a big breath, let go of what's holding them back, and feel empowered to take bigger, bolder steps into the future.

Ours is a kind and compassionate world that cares and wants to co-create with you to enrich your life so you feel fulfilled and can serve your greater purpose in the world. Here is a brand new paradigm, a new way of living in the world starting today: as you are, right here, right now, with what you have.

Dr. Howe is championing an entire transformation of your relationship with Life so you can enjoy exceptional, extraordinary relationships and feel empowered to live in the sweet spot where your perfectly divine essence meets your imperfect humanity. It is possible to enjoy heaven on earth-to encounter, experience and express our divine light and unconditional love through our ordinary human selves.

THIS is Inspired Manifesting.

Mastering Senior Life: Thriving and Surviving

Are you or someone you care about dealing with the new challenges in life that the senior years present? In Mastering Senior Life, you will find practical, easily understood advice from someone who has dealt with both thriving and surviving. Ms Porter is an active and involved senior who shares tips about how senior life can open new, exciting doors. They range from ways to unlock your creativity to how to save money on travel. How can you get the best deal on a car rental? What are you going to do with your extra time when you retire? How can you be in movies? What forms should you fill out to protect your family, medically, financially, and emotionally?

Of course, almost everyone eventually will deal with health issues, and Ms. Porter experienced so many aspects of medical challenges throughout her late husband's many illnesses. After learning so much through hard personal experience, she wrote this self-help book partly because she wished she'd had a guide to help her navigate so many unknowns, and she wanted to help others.