Self-Publishing Review: an MOT for indie authors – Jericho Writers
Jericho Writers
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For Authors who have self-published

Self-Publish Review

From £595
Get expert guidance on your self-publishing strategy, plus a personalised report on your action plan
3 week turnaround time

Get expert feedback on your self-publishing strategy

Self-publishing can feel like a lonely endeavour. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to chat over the nuts and bolts of the business with someone who has been there and done it? Even better, someone who has done it well and with great success?

With our self-publish review, you’ll get insightful feedback and advice from self-publishing expert Debbie Young – the author of 13 novels and our Simply Self-Publish course tutor.

Who would benefit from a self-publish review?

This service is ideal for authors who have already self-published a book and would like direct feedback and advice on their progress. Feedback can include how the book is presented (e.g., your cover and blurb), marketing, self-publishing a series, and what to do if sales are low.

If you’re not sure this service is for you, book a free consultation with us.

Not yet published?

If you are getting ready to self-publish and would like some advice and feedback before you take the plunge, you might benefit from our Simply Self-Publish Course or our one-on-one mentoring service with Debbie Young.

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What’s included?

As part of this service you’ll receive:

Actionable feedback

Our indie expert Debbie Young will review your self-publishing strategy. She’ll identify what’s going well and what needs work, offering guidance on what to do next.

Commercial potential

Debbie will look at the commercial potential of your book and author brand, identifying areas where your marketing could improve and suggesting tweaks that could help you sell more books.

Support with next steps

What good is knowing what needs fixing if you don’t know how? Debbie will help you define clear steps that will give your book and self-publishing career the best possible chance of success.

Detailed report

For the self-publishing review, reports are usually around 2,000 words, depending on the amount of detail provided by the author. After you receive your self-publishing review, you’ll have the opportunity to clarify anything you’re unsure of via a one-hour call.

Why choose us?

There are lots of companies promising to deliver on the dream of getting your book published. We pride ourselves on only ever selling you a service that we think will benefit you. Not sure if this one is right for you? Give us a call. We’d love to hear from you. If we don’t think this service is right for you, we’ll tell you – honestly. This is one of the many values we hold that have helped us run Jericho Writers successfully for over 20 years.

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What’s included in our self-publishing review service?

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Feedback on entire publishing strategy, including marketing and author brand
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Detailed report
2,000 word report
Work with a self-publishing expert
Follow-up to discuss report and any questions
1-hour call
Opportunity to book additional mentoring session/s with your expert

GET FEEDBACK TO IMPROVE YOUR WORK IN AS LITTLE AS THREE WEEKS

Improve your self-publishing strategy with expert feedback

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£595

Self-Publishing Review

Get a 2,000 word report and 1-hour call with an expert
Receive an objective progress report on your publishing strategy and guidance on what to do next
Receive your report in three weeks
Please note, during busy periods turnaround times may be extended
Premium Members enjoy a 10% discount

Need more info before you decide?

Choosing the right service for your work is hard. But we’re on hand to help! Book a call with our Writer Support team at a time to suit you to talk through the options.

Self-publishing expert, Debbie Young

Debbie is the author of 13 novels, two of which were shortlisted for the prestigious BookBrunch Selfies Award for best independently-published adult fiction.

An ambassador for the Alliance of Independent Authors, Debbie has also written several books of advice for indie authors and founded the ground-breaking Hawkesbury Upton Literature Festival.

Debbie is also the tutor of our Simply Self-Publish course.

We’ve helped hundreds of writers

But don’t take our word for it! Our self-publishing authors have benefitted from our editorial services, online courses, and Premium Membership, as well as personal guidance from Debbie Young through mentoring and our Simply Self-Publish course.

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A huge thank you to Debbie Young for hosting such an excellent Jericho Writers course on self-publishing. I have learnt a lot and am excited about trying out my new knowledge with one of my novels soon! I thoroughly recommend Debbie’s course to anyone thinking about making the leap to self-publishing.

Johanna Spiers

Johanna Spiers

SSP Alum 2022

It was the best investment I’ve ever made. There’s nothing Debbie Young doesn’t know about self-pub.

Susan Davies

Susan Davies

SSP Alum 2022 & author of ‘The West Rises’

THANK YOU so much for the last weeks, can’t believe it’s over! Debbie has been such a lovely, patient, and sweet teacher and has crammed us full of very useful info and advice for our writing lives. I must say I have learnt such a lot and had my pilot light relit for writing!

Cathy Atherton

Cathy Atherton

SSP Alum 2022

What I found most useful about the course was that Debbie was able to identify all the things I didn’t know I didn’t know. And that has allowed me to ask a lot of very important questions, to which her replies have been invaluable and have helped me to understand all the processes I need to get my head around.

Max Haven

Max Haven

SSP Alum 2022 & author of ‘The Paths of Guilt’

I found it challenging, enlightening and most of all, practical. Debbie introduced me to stuff I knew about in theory but her course pushed me, and the others I am sure, to take action. She prodded us up to the starter’s gates. Now it’s open the gates and go for it.

Robert Stott

Robert Stott

SSP Alum 2022

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Frequently asked
questions

1

Do I need to be based in the UK for this service? 

Not at all, our services are delivered online and are suitable for writers from all around the world.

2

I’m interested in self-publishing. Is this service right for me? 

This service is intended for authors who have already self-published. If you’re already a self-published author but not sure how to take your self-publishing to the next level, then this service will be the right next step for you. You’ll receive an objective progress report from Indie expert Debbie Young and guidance on where to go next. 

If you’re new to self-publishing and would like to learn about it, then you may be interested in our Simply Self-Publish course (taught by Debbie Young), which will arm you with all the knowledge you need to put your book in readers’ hands. After the ten-week course you’ll walk away with a solid plan for self-publishing, tailored to your needs. 

3

What do I need to submit for this service? 

Once you have paid you will be sent a questionnaire to complete. Debbie will then use this questionnaire as the basis for her report. 

4

Can any genre be submitted? 

Yes, this service is suitable for any genre.

5

How long does it take to receive my self-publishing review report? 

You will receive a questionnaire within three days of purchasing. Once this has been returned, our team expect to deliver your report within three weeks. You will then be able to arrange your one-hour video call directly with Debbie. If your report needs to be revised following this call, this will be returned within one week. 

6

Who will be completing my self-publishing review? 

Self-publishing expert Debbie Young, who is also the tutor of our Simply Self-Publish course, will be completing your review. Debbie is an accomplished indie author of 13 novels, with two shortlisted for the prestigious BookBrunch Selfies Award. As an ambassador for the Alliance of Independent Authors and founder of the Hawkesbury Upton Literature Festival, Debbie brings invaluable insights to your self-publishing journey. 

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How long will my self-publishing review report be? 

Your report will be a minimum of 2,000 words. Feedback will be based on the information provided in your publishing strategy questionnaire, and include guidance on your current marketing, book presentation, and what to do next.   

8

Will I be able to discuss my report with Debbie? 

Following your self-publishing review, there will be an opportunity for a one-hour video call, which you can arrange directly with Debbie. During the call you’ll be able to discuss the self-publishing review report and ask any questions you might have.  After your call, Debbie will send you an updated report recording everything discussed and any additional information. If you’d like to continue working with Debbie, you could book one-to-one mentoring. These are flexible, online sessions that can be tailored to your needs. Find out more about Mentoring here or get in touch with our Writer Support team. 

9

Do you offer editorial services? 

Yes, we offer a range of editorial services which can assist you in your self-publishing journey. The writing process is a long one, so whether its line editing or copy-editing, or something on a larger scale, like a manuscript evaluation or developmental edit, we have the service for you. You can take a look at all of our editorial services here. You might also like to read our article explaining all the different types of editorial services. If you’re still not sure, feel free to get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to offer more advice.