AUTHOR’S PATHWAY SUBSCRIPTION

$250.00 every month

For first-time or emerging authors who are preparing for a launch, building their brand, and developing the operational foundation needed for publishing — without diving into full-service publishing yet.

This subscription blends light branding, marketing support, and backend author operations to keep you moving forward each month—steadily, professionally, and with clarity.

You write the book.
We build the system around it.

Foundational Author Branding (Ongoing Development)

Your author identity grows with your manuscript, style, and long-term goals.

Includes:

  • Simple author logo or name styling

  • Custom color palette + typography pairings

  • Seasonal or genre-specific visual updates

  • Mood board refinement as your vision evolves

  • Ongoing polish to your author voice and bio

This is your starter brand—updated over time as your identity becomes clearer.

Cover Design Progression (Print + Ebook)

Instead of one-and-done cover design, you receive an iterative, evolving design process that matches your writing and audience research.

Includes:

  • 1 initial cover concept

  • 1 revision round

  • Ebook + print (front, spine, back)

  • Upload-ready files for KDP or IngramSpark

  • Optional monthly adjustments as your genre positioning becomes clearer

Your cover grows alongside your writing, ensuring you launch with a professional and aligned design.

Mini Marketing Kit (Refreshed Quarterly)

You receive marketing assets that help you begin building visibility before you publish.

Monthly Includes:

  • 1 teaser graphic (quote, mood, or cover draft)

  • 1 branded promo graphic

  • Caption prompts for early engagement

Quarterly:

  • Updated launch checklist

  • Refreshed editable email templates

  • New promotional layout or teaser design

This keeps your audience warm without overwhelming you.

Social Media Setup + Light Platform Operations

We set up your author presence and keep the essentials polished.

Includes:

  • Bio writing tailored to your genre + voice

  • Profile image and banner assistance

  • Link-in-bio / (Linktree setup)

  • Monthly profile check-up:

    • highlight cleanup

    • updated links

    • tagline refinement

    • platform suggestions

Full posting support is available through the Ember or Flame plans — this subscription handles the foundation + light maintenance.

Author Operations & Backend Organization

This is what most first-time authors don’t have — and desperately need.

Monthly Includes:

  • Manuscript-to-publishing checklist updates

  • Metadata preparation (keywords, categories, comp titles)

  • Project timeline management

  • File organization system setup + maintenance

  • Naming conventions for drafts, edits, and assets

  • Guidance on ISBN, copyright, and distribution policies

Your publishing journey becomes structured instead of scattered.

Monthly Strategy Session (30 Minutes)

A focused planning call to keep your momentum strong.

We can cover:

  • Branding direction

  • Early marketing steps

  • Social introductions

  • Genre positioning

  • Reader persona development

  • Cover critiques

  • Pre-launch expectations

  • Publishing options + next steps

You leave each call with clarity and a checklist for the month.

Ongoing Support & Email Access

Light, consistent support between calls for:

  • Bio revisions

  • Cover tweaks

  • Profile updates

  • Caption adjustments

  • Technical questions

  • Early manuscript positioning decisions

Response time: 24–48 hours on business days.

For first-time or emerging authors who are preparing for a launch, building their brand, and developing the operational foundation needed for publishing — without diving into full-service publishing yet.

This subscription blends light branding, marketing support, and backend author operations to keep you moving forward each month—steadily, professionally, and with clarity.

You write the book.
We build the system around it.

Foundational Author Branding (Ongoing Development)

Your author identity grows with your manuscript, style, and long-term goals.

Includes:

  • Simple author logo or name styling

  • Custom color palette + typography pairings

  • Seasonal or genre-specific visual updates

  • Mood board refinement as your vision evolves

  • Ongoing polish to your author voice and bio

This is your starter brand—updated over time as your identity becomes clearer.

Cover Design Progression (Print + Ebook)

Instead of one-and-done cover design, you receive an iterative, evolving design process that matches your writing and audience research.

Includes:

  • 1 initial cover concept

  • 1 revision round

  • Ebook + print (front, spine, back)

  • Upload-ready files for KDP or IngramSpark

  • Optional monthly adjustments as your genre positioning becomes clearer

Your cover grows alongside your writing, ensuring you launch with a professional and aligned design.

Mini Marketing Kit (Refreshed Quarterly)

You receive marketing assets that help you begin building visibility before you publish.

Monthly Includes:

  • 1 teaser graphic (quote, mood, or cover draft)

  • 1 branded promo graphic

  • Caption prompts for early engagement

Quarterly:

  • Updated launch checklist

  • Refreshed editable email templates

  • New promotional layout or teaser design

This keeps your audience warm without overwhelming you.

Social Media Setup + Light Platform Operations

We set up your author presence and keep the essentials polished.

Includes:

  • Bio writing tailored to your genre + voice

  • Profile image and banner assistance

  • Link-in-bio / (Linktree setup)

  • Monthly profile check-up:

    • highlight cleanup

    • updated links

    • tagline refinement

    • platform suggestions

Full posting support is available through the Ember or Flame plans — this subscription handles the foundation + light maintenance.

Author Operations & Backend Organization

This is what most first-time authors don’t have — and desperately need.

Monthly Includes:

  • Manuscript-to-publishing checklist updates

  • Metadata preparation (keywords, categories, comp titles)

  • Project timeline management

  • File organization system setup + maintenance

  • Naming conventions for drafts, edits, and assets

  • Guidance on ISBN, copyright, and distribution policies

Your publishing journey becomes structured instead of scattered.

Monthly Strategy Session (30 Minutes)

A focused planning call to keep your momentum strong.

We can cover:

  • Branding direction

  • Early marketing steps

  • Social introductions

  • Genre positioning

  • Reader persona development

  • Cover critiques

  • Pre-launch expectations

  • Publishing options + next steps

You leave each call with clarity and a checklist for the month.

Ongoing Support & Email Access

Light, consistent support between calls for:

  • Bio revisions

  • Cover tweaks

  • Profile updates

  • Caption adjustments

  • Technical questions

  • Early manuscript positioning decisions

Response time: 24–48 hours on business days.

PERFECT FOR AUTHORS WHO:

  • Are writing their first book and want a professional foundation

  • Aren’t ready for full publishing services yet, but want to prepare smartly

  • Need branding and marketing direction without overwhelm

  • Want systems, checklists, and structure

  • Want ongoing guidance from someone who understands publishing operations

  • Prefer a subscription model over a large upfront cost

  • Want to gradually build into the full Publishing Essentials or Full-Service Publishing tiers