Saved to Serve Publication 

My Expertise:

My strength lies in structural editing. We’ll review the book to ensure it has the right tension, is age-appropriate, has a strong ending, and aligns with cultural expectations. We’ll also make sure the book resonates with the Bonaire audience.

Research:

We’ll look at other books in your genre and do price comparisons to position your book effectively.

Printing Advice:

In the Antilles, many people use local printers, but this is not recommended. Books produced locally may lack professional layout and expert guidance on paper types, covers, and more, which can lead to disappointment. I prefer to publish a book on a big platform which carry your book for ever and use Printing on Demand services. Each time a client order a book they print it. their is no need for having boxes of books in your home or trunck.

Starting the Process:

In most cases, we can begin within two weeks, meaning you could have a book on the market this year.

Publishing Options:

You won’t need to find a separate publisher. I publish through Amazon or Ingram. For the Antilles, I recommend Ingram (based in England) because it offers the cheapest shipping to the islands. I also provide assistance in setting up your own publishing house for future self-publishing. You can even give a family member or friend power of attorney in case something happens to you.

Once established, you will be able to publish your book yourself. In our intake session, we’ll decide if this option is right for you or if my foundation, SSIM Publishing, will handle it for you (at no extra cost). You will always remain the owner of your books.

Author CV:

Lastly, we will put together a professional Author CV for media appearances (radio and TV). I recommend a professional headshot, complete with hair and makeup, especially if you plan to launch a website. My team can handle this for $950, including video content if desired.

International Sales:

Your book will be available globally through Amazon in the USA, Canada, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, and many other countries. Since your book is multilingual, you can reach readers in Spain and beyond. I will teach you how to manage your Amazon sales.

In addition to Amazon, your book will be sold through Barnes & Noble, Bol.com, Follett Corporation, Readerlink Distribution Services, Bookazine and other retailers

Why I Use Ingram:

After publishing nearly 200 books, I’ve found Ingram to be the best option. Their international shipping is much cheaper than Amazon’s, and they support printing in small languages and dialects, like Papiamentu. I used to rely on Amazon’s print-on-demand services, but when they stopped printing in smaller languages, we had to work with two separate companies, which made the process longer for authors—English books with one company and other language books with another. Ingram simplifies this by handling everything in one place, making it the best option for both of us internationally.

What I Do Not Do:

I do not personally design, do printing, do grammar correction, or plan marketing strategies. We will outsource these tasks to my trusted team. Together, we’ll choose your designer, review prices, and approve visuals. Grammatical editing will also be outsourced, and once the book is ready, we’ll send it to a printer or publisher.

Basic requirements:

The coachee must possesses a functional laptop equipped with either MS-WORD or Google Docs. The coachee will have to download and install the Zoom application to facilitate one-on-one sessions. Alternative platforms such as Teams or Skype may also be considered (It is essential that real-time document sharing is possible).

Thank you for choosing Saved to Serve publishing house. Together, we can turn words into wonders.

Kind regards,
Coach Luisette

Saved to Serve publishing house