Ariele Sieling’s Consulting Services
The Short Version
Indie publishing and marketing can be an overwhelming topic to dip your toes into, especially when you’re just getting started.
If you want to save some time, effort, and emotional energy, I offer half-hour or full-hour sessions during which I answer any questions you have about the process of indie publishing and marketing, and set you on the right path based on your specific goals, experience, preferences, and resources.
If I don’t have an answer to the question, I’ll find one for you or give you a resource to dig into yourself.
I charge $60/hour.
For more information or to book a consultation, email me at ariele[at]arielesieling.com or fill out the form below.
Note: my specialty is independent publishing (managing the process of writing, editing, designing, and distributing a book without the help of a company), not traditional, small press, or hybrid publishing.
The Long Version
Self-publishing a book is both an amazing experience and a lot of work. It takes time, money, and dedication to move from an idea to a published book that you can hold in your hands (or download to your Kindle).
I've done it over thirty times for myself (50 books, here I come!), and far more if you count the people I've worked with. While it does get easier, one thing doesn't change: it feels amazing.
There are two questions I get regularly for people considering self-publishing:
Is self-publishing right for me?
How am I supposed to do this #@!%! marking thing?!
The answers to these questions vary based on your genre, your goals, your resources, your skill set, and your personal situation. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.
But I can help. I offer consulting services to help you decide whether self-publishing is right for you and to guide you down the path towards publication.
But Wait! Your book is already published, you say?
Let me guess: it’s marketing that’s the problem. I can help with that, too. Marketing might be difficult, but it’s not impossible. Before you hire me, I recommend you read my blog post on marketing, and see if that answers a few of your questions. If you still have questions or would like to follow up with me, or talk through what you were thinking and get my opinion on feasibility or likelihood of success, let’s talk.
Services
My specialty is on next steps. Throughout my journey, one thing I’ve often wished for is someone to tell me one thing: what do I do now? The problem is, of course, that everyone’s journey and goals are different, so there is no single path to success that works for everyone.
I offer consultations in half-hour or full-hour blocks, either in-person (if we are in the same general area) or over the phone, Discord, Facetime, or Zoom. You can schedule one call, simply to see if self-publishing is right for you; or, you can schedule regular calls for tips, motivation, and to help push you and your project over the finish line. I also offer resources for finding cover designers and editors, as well as simple guidance on writing if you're having difficulty moving forward.
My approach is strategic, goal-oriented, and aimed at getting your book published or marketed the way you want.
Fees
My fee is $60/hour for consultations, and for any other services requested, we can negotiate a fair rate.
To find out if this might work for you, please fill out the form below and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
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My Background
So, who am I?
I am the author of three science fiction series—Land of Szornyek, Rove City, and The Sagittan Chronicles—a children's book series, Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep, and a variety of short stories published in different magazines and anthologies. In addition, I have a series of books for authors called Writer’s Reach. You can learn more about my work here.
I also write website and marketing copy, judge short stories, and ghost write as part of my repertoire. I have an Associates of Science in Liberal Arts from Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY, and a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have over ten years of professional experience in content writing, online marketing, and publishing.
I have worked with several dozen clients on self-publishing one or more books, and have given presentations and workshops on self-publishing, marketing, and writing at libraries all over Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, and Maryland.
My spouse and I currently live in southern PA with our dog and two cats. I enjoy walking (all over, I can walk for hours at a time), exploring, hiking, turtles, the birds at the park and at my birdfeeder, reading, drawing, baking, and trying not to kill a variety of indoor and outdoor plants.
Testimonials
"I started working with Ariele Sieling six months ago. In that time, I have finished third-round revisions on my novel of 60,000 words, sent it to beta readers, and now am working on final revisions. I've also started a blog, learned how to make the most of the tools on my Facebook author page, and learned many other self-marketing techniques. Ariele has taught me strategies for time management, and has a positive attitude that is infectious."
- Roberta Branca, author
"As far as putting together a book, essentially from start to finish, you are the “Best”. You took a bunch of bits and pieces and helped me organize them into an interesting book for my grandchildren. I never would have published this book without you."
- Dr. Richard Fralick
"Ariele has been an invaluable asset in the entire production of my self-published book, THE SACRED SHED ON THE EDGE OF THE RAVINE. I found her responsive, careful, and accessible. Whenever I needed her, she was there to guide me through the ins and out of book publishing. And her knowledge of the self-publishing, online world of Amazon and Createspace makes the entire process so much less daunting. I couldn't have done it without her."
- B.R. Bodengraven, author of THE SACRED SHED ON THE EDGE OF THE RAVINE
