SPECIAL HELP FOR AUTHORS IF YOU'VE WRITTEN A BOOK you want to self-publish, having someone to talk to who has done what you're still dreaming about doing could make all the difference, as these authors confirm: G. J. Berger, author of South of Burnt Rocks West of the Moon writes: "In this often maddening, fast moving world of publishing, self-publishing, agents coming and going, publishers opening and closing, book stores shutting down and expanding, editors for hire and Beta readers, Barbara Brabec provides wonderful help for sorting it all out. She has the experience and contacts to quickly understand where we writers are on our journey and help us right now. In one short consultation, she gave me more than I expected—a critique of my cover, suggestions on e-formatters and typesetters, materials to read, and immediately followed up with an e-mail and links to excellent sources for what I needed. I've been about the writing of novels for over ten years, and the marketing and selling of them for about seven years. Barbara is as good as I've found to guide us on our journeys." Adds Gary Unruh, author of Golden Rule Parenting—Treat Your Child the Way You Want to Be Treated: "After four decades of running several businesses, I have never encountered such a useful, wise, caring consultant. Three days after my consultation I was in the middle of publishing my first eBook." See below for Barbara's affordable telephone consulting fees. Need a critique of your book manuscript? See her Book Manuscript Critiquing Service. IF YOU'RE AN AUTHOR with a contract from a trade book publisher and need help in understanding all the legalese in it, see Barbara's special Author-Publisher Book Contract Consulting Service.

 

DURING MY LIFETIME as a professional business writer, author, speaker, teacher, editor, consultant, and self-publisher (complete bio here), I've interviewed countless home-business pros and other experts for my books, periodicals, and magazine columns. I've also communicated with thousands of business-minded people at home-business conferences and in my workshops—plus fielded thousands upon thousands of letters and e-mails from people in all walks of life and work. As a result, I have a keen understanding of what works and what doesn't ... know how to get "from here to there" ... and know what one has to do to keep moving and growing in any creative endeavor or home-business pursuit.

While I believe I can be helpful to anyone who is struggling to get ahead in any kind of self-employment endeavor, a close look at my website will tell you that my primary interest at this time is in the field of writing and self-publishing books (both print and electronic), and I'm passionate about encouraging others to follow in my footsteps here, as evidenced in this article on "Life Writing."

Let me Help You Follow Your Dream

IN EVEN A SHORT PHONE CONSULT, you will quickly benefit by getting answers to whatever questions you may have. (Make a list and have it ready. If I can't answer them, there will be no charge.) You'll also learn whether you're on the right track or need to investigate some things you overlooked or just didn't know about before. I generally give my consulting clients leads to helpful Web resources and people they ought to contact. 

Consulting Fee Options

$20 for fifteen minutes - for some quick answers
$35 for thirty minutes - recommended for most clients
$60 for one hour - when you need a lot of help

I generally limit telephone consults to weekdays between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (CST), but will accommodate individuals whose job necessitates a consult after five or on a Saturday.

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