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Welcome to Thanet House

Today's AgendaIntroductionsTimelineProcessSchedulingQ&AAuthor Homework

Julie Anne EasonFOUNDER & CEO OF THANET HOUSE BOOKSWe believe in the power of books to change the world, one reader at a time.Your expertise belongs in a book - a timeless book that will serve people for years to come. Our expertise makes that dream a reality.

Kevin LeBlancBook Production SpecialistKevin takes each project from edited manuscript to printed book. From making sure the cover design entices readers to ensuring the final product reflects the highest quality, Kevin handles all the numerous and essential details.

Our MissionDeveloping leaders and helping them build businesses that serve the world and are worthy of their true greatness

Our VisionTo see a more peaceful, productive world with happy, healthy businesses leading the way toward a new future

Our ValuesHonesty - Even when it’s hardSimplicity - Even when it’s complicatedFun - Even when conditions aren’t ideal

Timeline & Process

TARGET PUB DATE10/2023

Writing ProcessBespoke day focused on the author and deciding on the vision for the book. Culminating in a full treatment and outline with clear goals for the book.VIP Book DevelopmentAll content for the book is collected through a series of interviews scheduled with the author. A preview chapter will be sent for voice check. Then the first draft of the manuscript is written. Author Interviews & First DraftHand off meeting delivers the first draft and explains how to review the manuscript and give feedback.Target date for return is 1-2 weeks.Author Review of First draft

Editorial ProcessManuscript is revised and thoroughly edited for accuracy (spelling, punctuation, grammar & usage), clarity & flow. Copy Edits & Second DraftManuscript is returned to author for final fact-checking and feedback. Any outstanding images or citations will need to be finalized by this stage.Fact Checking & Final FeedbackManuscript is checked for consistency, new feedback is incorporated, and full document is prepared for formatting.Final Manuscript Edit

Design & Publishing ProcessAuthor preferences for cover design are discussed and guidance given. Cover iterations continue throughout the earlier writing process. Metadata for the book is collected and entered into ISBN database.Cover Design & Metadata Entire manuscript is expertly designed to professional standards, including copyright page, front and back matter.Interior Layout & FormattingPublishingFully-formatted book will be made available for purchase on Amazon.com as a print-on-demand book. Guidance and assistance may be provided for additional printing and distribution options as discussed.

CommunicationWe will keep team up to date on the ongoing communication and will include team members as the phase dictates.Email CommunicationVoxer - @JulieAnneEasonText/call - 207-624-1824Email - julie.eason@thanethousebooks.comOr Kevin.Leblanc@thanethousebooks.comCommunication with Julie and KevinOur business hours are 9:00AM-6:00PM EST Monday through Friday. Timing

SchedulingWe will go over the proposed outline in depth and iron out any details.Outline CallAny content not already available will be gathered during a series of question and answer sessions. If it’s easier, content may be recorded and uploaded instead.Content GatheringOnce the first draft is complete, we will hold 30 minute bi-weekly check in calls. These help the publishing process stay on track.Bi-weekly check in calls

Questions

Author Homework

Dear ReaderTake a little bit of time to capture your story and why you’re writing this book in your own words. Be painfully specific! A video recording is great.• What past experiences shaped who you are today?• Why do you do what you do?• What pain are you saving your readers from?• What do you wish for them?• Why is it SO important for them to hear this message NOW?