Choose Your Path to Becoming a Published Author
Every storyteller’s journey is unique — and so is the support you need along the way.
That’s why we’ve designed four distinct levels of our memoir program,
each tailored to meet you exactly where you are.
Whether you want expert guidance to uncover your voice, professional editing to
shape your manuscript, or a full publishing and marketing package that
takes your story into the world, you’ll find the perfect fit here. Explore the options below
and discover the path that will bring your memoir, and your message, to life.
$7,500
(one-time payment)
$9,000
(ten payments of $900)
- or -
Prices based on a 50,000-word manuscript. All fees are non-refundable
The Story Foundation
Memoir Development
We guide you through interviews, editing, and final manuscript.
• Ten 60-minute private interview sessions with Amy and Nancy that pull out the most powerful version of your story via
Zoom. (NOTE: Packages for additional hours of interviews available if necessary. See Add-Ons below.)
• Transcripts and video recordings of your interview sessions so you never lose a single moment of your brilliance.
• Four additional Zoom sessions to perfect your story’s structure, craft a marketing plan worthy of a bestseller, explore
publishing paths that fit your vision, and answer every question so you feel confident, prepared, and unstoppable.
• Complete transcripts and video recordings of every interview session, allowing you to revisit every insight and strategy
whenever you choose.
• A meticulous creative edit to refine structure while enhancing clarity and impact so your story resonates powerfully
with your audience.
• Line Edit to carefully refine your manuscript for seamless flow, consistent tense, polished syntax, eliminating repeated
phrases, while suggesting where added detail will make your story even clearer and more compelling.
• Two rounds of proofreading to refine your manuscript, perfecting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization,
while ensuring consistency so your story reads flawlessly from start to finish.
• Access to the Passionistas Writers Meet-Ups and collab space in the sisterhood, a vibrant, inspiring community of
like-minded writers to maximize opportunities to connect, collaborate, and elevate your craft.
$12,00
(one-time payment)
$14,400
(ten payments of $1,440)
- or -
Prices based on a 50,000-word manuscript. All fees are non-refundable
Add Publishing & Marketing Support
We'll provide cover design, formatting, publishing and a marketing strategy.
INTERVIEWING AND STORY STRUCTURE
• Ten 60-minute private interview sessions with Amy and Nancy that pull out the most powerful version of your story via
Zoom. (NOTE: Packages for additional hours of interviews available if necessary.)
• Transcripts and video recordings of your interview sessions so you never lose a single moment of your brilliance.
• Four additional Zoom sessions to perfect your story’s structure, craft a marketing plan worthy of a bestseller, explore
publishing paths that fit your vision, and answer every question so you feel confident, prepared, and unstoppable.
• Complete transcripts and video recordings of every interview session, allowing you to revisit every insight and
strategy whenever you choose.
• A meticulous creative edit to refine structure while enhancing clarity and impact so your story resonates powerfully
with your audience.
• Line Edit to carefully refine your manuscript for seamless flow, consistent tense, polished syntax, eliminating repeated
phrases, while suggesting where added detail will make your story even clearer and more compelling.
• Two rounds of proofreading to refine your manuscript, perfecting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization,
while ensuring consistency so your story reads flawlessly from start to finish.
• Access to the Passionistas Writers Meet-Ups and collab space in the sisterhood, a vibrant, inspiring community of
like-minded writers to maximize opportunities to connect, collaborate, and elevate your craft.
PLUS:
PUBLISHING
• Formatted of the paperback and/or hardcover editions of your manuscript, ready for a polished, professional presentation.
• Manuscript expertly formatted into a sleek, reader-ready eBook, ensuring a seamless and professional experience
across all digital devices.
• Three (3) book cover mock-ups and one (1) final polished cover design that perfectly represents your story.
NOTE: Cover design will be created using artwork or photography provided by author or agreed to clip art or stock images
to be provided by publisher. Any additional artwork or photography required will be supplied to the publisher by the author
at author's expense.
• Facilitation of up to three copies of the paperback proof sent to Author and Publisher to review.
• Assignment of International Standard Book Number (ISBN) which is required for publishing.
• Book launch for Amazon best-seller status, including:
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Targeting of book categories.
-
Crafting a book description utilizing SEO keywords.
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Live Author Interview on the Passionistas Project Podcast.
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Publishing of interview on The Passionistas Project Podcast podcast and sharing on social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.) One (1) post and three (3) video clips shared on each of these platforms.
• Publishing on the Kindle Direct Publishing platform for Amazon sales.
• Publishing on Ingram Spark to make it available for distribution to over 40,000 independent bookstores, online stores,
chain stores, ebook retailers, libraries, and universities.
MARKETING
• Author One Sheet to assist with marketing.
• Marketing and social media strategy guide to help you plan your book launch more easily.
• Estimate of hands-on implementation of a social media launch plan tailored to your needs.
NOTE: Rate may vary pending specific needs.
The Author's Path
Add Done-For-You Marketing
We'll write, create and implement the entire marketing plan for you.
INTERVIEWING AND STORY STRUCTURE
• Ten 60-minute private interview sessions with Amy and Nancy that pull out the most powerful version of your story via
Zoom. (NOTE: Packages for additional hours of interviews available if necessary.)
• Transcripts and video recordings of your interview sessions so you never lose a single moment of your brilliance.
• Four additional Zoom sessions to perfect your story’s structure, craft a marketing plan worthy of a bestseller, explore
publishing paths that fit your vision, and answer every question so you feel confident, prepared, and unstoppable.
• Complete transcripts and video recordings of every interview session, allowing you to revisit every insight and
strategy whenever you choose.
• A meticulous creative edit to refine structure while enhancing clarity and impact so your story resonates powerfully
with your audience.
• Line Edit to carefully refine your manuscript for seamless flow, consistent tense, polished syntax, eliminating repeated
phrases, while suggesting where added detail will make your story even clearer and more compelling.
• Two rounds of proofreading to refine your manuscript, perfecting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization,
while ensuring consistency so your story reads flawlessly from start to finish.
• Access to the Passionistas Writers Meet-Ups and collab space in the sisterhood, a vibrant, inspiring community of
like-minded writers to maximize opportunities to connect, collaborate, and elevate your craft.
PUBLISHING
• Formatted of the paperback and/or hardcover editions of your manuscript, ready for a polished, professional
presentation.
• Manuscript expertly formatted into a sleek, reader-ready eBook, ensuring a seamless and professional experience
across all digital devices.
• Three (3) book cover mock-ups and one (1) final polished cover design that perfectly represents your story.
NOTE: Cover design will be created using artwork or photography provided by author or agreed to clip art or stock images
to be provided by publisher. Any additional artwork or photography required will be supplied to the publisher by the
author at author's expense.
• Facilitation of up to three copies of the paperback proof sent to Author and Publisher to review.
• Assignment of International Standard Book Number (ISBN) which is required for publishing.
• Book launch for Amazon best-seller status, including:
-
Targeting of book categories.
-
Crafting a book description utilizing SEO keywords.
-
Live Author Interview on the Passionistas Project Podcast.
-
Publishing of interview on The Passionistas Project Podcast podcast and sharing on social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.) One (1) post and three (3) video clips shared on each of these platforms.
• Publishing on the Kindle Direct Publishing platform for Amazon sales.
• Publishing on Ingram Spark to make it available for distribution to over 40,000 independent bookstores, online stores,
chain stores, ebook retailers, libraries, and universities.
MARKETING
• Author One Sheet to assist with marketing.
• Marketing and social media strategy guide to help you plan your book launch more easily.
• Estimate of hands-on implementation of a social media launch plan tailored to your needs.
NOTE: Rate may vary pending specific needs.
PLUS
• Implementation of a social media launch plan tailored to your needs. NOTE: Rate may vary pending specific needs.
$15,000
(one-time payment)
$18,000
(ten payments of $1,800)
- or -
Prices based on a 50,000-word manuscript. All fees are non-refundable
The Spotlight Package
Manuscript Evaluation Only
Already have a draft? We’ll help you polish it into a compelling, publication-ready manuscript. Investing in this process means more than just refining words on a page — it’s about shaping your story into its most powerful form, ready to inspire and impact readers everywhere.
Our process includes:
• Developmental editing tailored to your needs
• Expert feedback on structure, clarity, and flow
SCHEDULE A CALL FOR MORE DETAILS.
The Manuscript Makeover
ADD-ON OPTIONS
Extra Interview Packages
$2,500 for five hours
Manuscript length adjustments:
• 50,000–80,000 words: +$1,000
• 80,000–120,000 words: +$2,000