Publishing Services Designed Around Where You Are Right Now
From your first manuscript to your fifth book — there’s a path for you.
Three Ways to Work Together
Every author is different. Some want to learn at their own pace. Some want live guidance. Some just want it handled. Choose the path that fits where you are right now.
Learn Free
Free worksheets, a free course, and a blog full of practical guidance. The Dragon’s Guide to Author Marketing gives you a solid foundation at no cost.
Learn Live
Workshops, one-on-one training sessions, and platform-specific classes delivered via Zoom. Learn to do it yourself with an expert guiding every step.
Done For You
Website design, book publishing, digital marketing packages, and beta reading — fully handled so you can stay focused on writing.
Learn to Do It Yourself — With Expert Guidance
All sessions are delivered one-on-one or in small groups via Zoom. You leave with real skills, practical materials, and the confidence to keep going on your own.
Express Zoom Help Session
Starting at $50
Stuck on one specific problem? This focused 30-minute session tackles your biggest challenge and gives you an actionable plan to move forward. Perfect for formatting questions, KDP setup, writer’s block, or anything in between.
Social Media Platform Training
Starting at $200 per class (up to 10 participants)
Two-hour Zoom sessions covering Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, or Substack — one platform per session. You’ll leave with a set-up account, a branded profile, and a practical posting plan you can start using immediately.
Website Design & Maintenance Training
Starting at $200 per class (up to 10 participants)
Learn to create, update, and maintain your own author website with confidence. Covers layout, content updates, SEO basics, and how to keep your site working for you long after the session ends.
Beginning Digital Marketing for Authors
Starting at $200 per class (up to 10 participants)
Understand the basics of digital marketing and build a preliminary plan to reach more readers. Practical, jargon-free, and designed specifically for authors who want results without a big budget.
Members-Only Digital Marketing Session Special Rate
$50 per hour (FCRW, WAG, NE Fla Sisters in Crime members only)
A discounted one-on-one session covering websites, newsletters, and social media basics. Available exclusively to members of the First Coast Romance Writers, Writers Alliance of Gainesville, or NE Florida Sisters in Crime.
Let Us Handle It So You Can Focus on Writing
Every package is handled personally by Jolene — no outsourcing, no templates pulled from a drawer. You own your accounts, keep your earnings, and get work done right the first time.
The Dragon’s Eye Review™
Starting at $108
Professional beta reading with a marketing lens. You receive a full Reader Report covering genre, tropes, a blurb, pull quotes, hashtag suggestions, keywords, and social media marketing recommendations. Three tiers: Starter (up to 50,000 words), Standard (75,000), and Advanced (100,000).
Author Website Design
Starting at $450
Mobile-friendly, SEO-ready author websites priced 10% below national freelance averages. Three tiers: Starter (up to 5 pages), Standard (up to 10 pages with domain, hosting, and 1 year maintenance), and Advanced (up to 15 pages with full integrations). You own everything.
Self-Publishing Packages
Starting at $500
From cover design to formatted files to distribution guidance — everything you need to publish professionally. Three tiers: Launchpad ($500), Pro ($1,000), and Studio ($1,800 with full marketing plan and book trailers). No royalties taken, no lock-in.
Digital Marketing Packages
Starting at $450
Custom author commercials, book trailers, blog articles, 3D mockups, quote graphics, and social media scheduling — all done for you. Three tiers: Starter ($450), Standard ($700), and Advanced ($1,350 with direct posting to your platforms).
Website Maintenance & Support
Starting at $100/hour or $324/year
Monthly plugin and theme updates, light SEO checks, and a simple monthly report. Annual maintenance plans available. Ad-hoc phone or video support billed at $100/hour with a one-hour minimum.
WordPress Migration
Starting at $270
Zero-drama migration to a new host or domain. Full file and database transfer, link and media checks, permalink cleanup, and post-migration testing. Your content and SEO equity stay intact. Typically completed in 3–5 business days.
Not Sure Which Service Is Right for You?
Every author’s journey is different. The best next step is a free 30-minute conversation.
We’ll talk about where you are, where you want to go, and which path makes the most sense for your goals and your budget. No pressure, no sales pitch — just a real conversation between authors.
Available Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
