“Peter Bowerman has proven to be the single most helpful person in our self-publishing undertaking, and not just once, but many times over..."

"[Peter] has gone above and beyond simply answering my never ending list of questions to go that extra step to help me be successful in my endeavor..."

“Thank goodness I ran across Peter before my company’s book went to print. In short order, he gave us advice that saved us an immeasurable amount of money ($40,000 if I had to guess)."

"Not only do you give me definite opinions, you back them up with sound reasoning, facts and your proven successful experience... I feel blessed to have you in my corner."

"[W]hen I thought I had a finished product, Peter was brutally honest... It was tough to hear, but I retooled my efforts, and it really made a difference in the final result."

"I would recommend him as a key ally for anyone considering self-publishing. He’s the REAL DEAL, and he sincerely cares about your success."

"His on-the-money feedback and real-world insights have been a joy and wonder."

"His flexibility [and]...his expertise, has had me return repeatedly to add more hours. Just try him once; you'll see the value immediately. I should know, I am a Corporate Coach myself.”

"[Peter] was instrumental in the book’s success, coming up with a better title and subtitle...One with punch. One that drew attention...."

For full self-publishing mentoring testimonials, click here. 

As the Internet grows in scope and capabilities, self-publishing has become infinitely more feasible than it’s ever been. AND potentially rewarding: my five books have yielded 100,000+ copies of books/ebooks in circulation, and a full-time living since 2001.

That's not a typical outcome for most self-published books. And all the "how-to" of that happy result is exhaustively chronicled in my triple-award-winning 2014 release, The Well-Fed Self-Publisher: How to Turn One Book into a Full-Time Living (click here).

At the same time, self-publishing can be overwhelming: so many details, so much minutiae, so many things that need to happen in the right sequence, and so many ways to get it wrong. Having been at this game since 1999, I'd wager I've run across just about any scenario you might encounter - and many more you haven't (yet). And my education proceeds daily.

One of the first (and smartest) things I did when I started self-publishing - and knew almost nothing about it - was to hire a publishing consultant to guide me through the process. In our first session, he made a suggestion that paid for his services many times over. I’m living proof that finding experts pays off, big time.

How Might You Use My Mentoring Service for Self-Publishing?

• Weighing conventional publishing, POD (Print-on-Demand) and self-publishing?
• Overwhelmed by the enormity of the process and need to construct a solid game plan?
• Need reliable resources for producing (i.e., editors, interior layout designers, cover designers, indexers, etc.), printing, promoting and publicizing your masterpiece? 
• Want to avoid some of the MANY common “newbie” mistakes?
• Want an experienced, "been-where-you-are" sounding board for marketing ideas, approaches and strategies? 
• Need help brainstorming a powerful title/subtitle or crafting potent back-cover copy? Check out my Title Tailor site dedicated to these crucial book components.
• Need help creating effective press releases, attention-getting direct mail flyers/campaigns, or compelling web site copy? See my near-two-decade copywriting portfolio here. 
• Like the idea of a knowledgeable, longer-term, "on-call" resource you can tap when you want, with questions, concerns and challenges? See the 10-hour package below.      

Here's How It Works:
  

NOTE: All mentoring is conducted by phone. In-person sessions (for those in the Atlanta area) are possible, but, 1) they need to be held in the Vinings/Smyrna area, and 2) they will incur a charge of 30 minutes off the clock (i.e., purchasing a two-hour block for an in-person meeting will yield 90 minutes of actual meeting time).  

General Mentoring Consult

• • Purchase sessions in advance in one-, two- or three-hour blocks
    • $200 (1 hour), $350 (2 hours) or $450 (3 hours)
    • Use your time in minimum 30-minute blocks
    • Emailed questions are 10-minute minimum (i.e., if it takes me two minutes or 10 minutes to answer, you'll be charged for 10, so best to consolidate questions in advance!).     
  • Interested in a longer-term commitment? Purchase a 10-hour block of time for just $1350 (A $15/hour savings off my lowest multiple-hour purchase price). Contact me directly here to discuss the details of this option.

Book Titling/Subtitling/Back Cover Copywriting Services:

Please visit "The Title Tailor" here.  

"OK, I'm Sold! What's Next?"

Here's what you do:

• • Contact me by e-mail (peter@wellfedwriter.com) and suggest at least three possible time slots for the initial session (M-F, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, EST) AT LEAST 7-14 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR CONTACT (feel free to ask if I have anything sooner, but 7-14 days out is more typical).  
  • Make payment in advance of session.
    
    NOTE: Missed appointments will incur a 30-minute charge against purchased time.

Payment:

Pay Online here via PayPal (you'll pay by credit card—no PayPal account required)

Well-Fed Self-Publishing Mentoring (1 hour)
  ($200.00) 

Well-Fed Self-Publishing Mentoring (2 hours)
  ($350.00) 

Well-Fed Self-Publishing Mentoring (3 hours)
  ($450.00) 

NOTE: Missed appointments will incur a 30-minute charge against purchased time.