Frequently asked questions
Light of the Moon is dedicated to empowering independent authors by providing comprehensive, personalized publishing services. Our mission is to support authors in bringing their unique stories to life while maintaining their creative control and ownership. We believe in transparency, collaboration, and the power of storytelling.
Light of the Moon stands apart from other publishing services due to our unique financial structure. Unlike hybrid publishers or vanity presses, we do not make any residual income from our authors' books. Authors working with us retain 100% of their rights and royalties and have full creative control over their work.
The collaboration process with Light of the Moon is personalized and supportive. It begins with a discovery call to understand the author's vision and needs. From there, a custom publishing plan is created, outlining the services required, such as editing, design, and marketing. The author is involved in every step of the process, ensuring their vision is brought to life.
Light of the Moon offers a variety of marketing services to help authors reach their target audience. This includes creating marketing materials like business cards, book inserts, sell sheets, press sheets, and media kits. We also offer strategic marketing meetings to help authors plan their marketing efforts. In addition to this, we have resources available for authors who are looking for website design, social media coaching and management, media outreach, and more.
No, Light of the Moon does not print their own books. We believe in empowering authors by giving them full control over their publishing process, including the printing their books. Many independent publishing companies print their books "in-house," which can often mean that the author gives up control over the print cost per book. At Light of the Moon, we help authors choose their printer and set them up directly with the printer. This ensures that authors are only paying for the actual cost of printing, without any additional mark up from us.
At Light of the Moon, we recognize that every book and every author's journey is unique. Therefore, we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we offer custom-made packages tailored to your specific needs and goals. We take the time to understand your vision for your book and provide the services that will best help you achieve that vision. Whether you need comprehensive support from start to finish or assistance with specific aspects of the publishing process, we're here to help. With our custom-made packages, you only pay for the services you need, ensuring that you receive the best value for your investment.