Q: How can I avoid paying sales tax twice, when I am purchasing books I’m going to resell?   Our authors are scattered throughout the US, and at least a half-dozen foreign countries. The greater majority are self-employed and are using their book as a marketing tool to build their brand and grow their business. Many […]

As Professional Author Consultants and book designers, we’ve helped a long list of people — business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, doctors, therapists, helpers and healers — publish hundreds of books over the past 15 years. We’ve learned a lot along the way, and although the industry sometimes feels like it changes daily, we’ve captured what we […]

Research indicates that building one’s brand (personal or business) is NOT about telling everyone WHAT we do or how great we are . . . but rather about telling a story which paints a picture of WHY we do what we do. Kind of like seeing ourselves as entrepreneurial SUPER-heroes . . . According to […]

I’ve been working with a client, Claire, who is positively in LOVE with what she does and absolutely KNOWS her topic. . . . and THAT’S when the magic happens! You see, we don’t work with just any body. We work with people who are ready to make a positive difference in this world. Hearts, […]

As I watched the movie, The Lorax, this past weekend for the very first time, I fell in love with its message about planting seeds! January typically has us thinking about RE-solutions — a time for planting “thought seeds” to help us work better, feel better, and function better. “When you plant a seed, it’s […]

Although most authors don’t ask quite so bluntly, they ALL want to know how to recoup their initial investment when hiring someone to help them publish their book. I have the exact same conversation with each author: “It’s not about how well your book sells . . . It’s ALL about how well your book […]

If you’re anything like me, you’re feeling a mixture of excitement and fear coming up now that 2019 is here. There are still LOTS of bills to be paid, let alone new GOALS to be set . . . AND MET! You are committed to making 2019 AMAZING . . . and we can help! […]

No matter your celebration of choice, the winter holidays are in full-swing, much to the delight of children . . . while many adults find themselves frantically checking off items on their To-Do lists. I’m just as guilty as the next person with my own To-Do list. It’s not uncommon for me to “DO” myself […]

A Sad Winter’s Tale (Adapted to the tune of “Let it Snow”) © December 2018, daviscreative.com Oh, the cover outside is frightful, And the copy inside is typo’d. How little did this author know, Shouting, “Let it go, let it go, let it go!” He chose no editor for choppin’- Out words not needed, nor […]

Expand your reach beyond your current city/state/region/country.  If you want to expand your business beyond its current reach, a published book gives you a national platform. Today’s technology allows you to help clients around the corner, AND around the world. Solidify your brand with a professionally-produced book. Your book is one component of a strong brand, and […]