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Book Design/Production Checklist (PDF)

Resources

thinkStory
Laura Matthews, 310.435.2357
Editing, proofreading

Peruzzi Communications
Brett Peruzzi, brett@peruzzicommunications.com
Editing, proofreading, marketing, publicity, and social media services for authors. Based in Framingham, MA.

Hagan Creative Arts
Debbie Hagan, 978.886.3766
Editing, proofreading, writing instruction

Anne Decker Cecere
781.769.0053
Editing, proofreading, transcribing, publishing historical documents

How to Write a Non-Fiction Book
SherylWrites.com
Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts, 508.229.8209
General business writing

AutoCrit
Software tool that provides automated results based on different techniques/services

SmartEdit
Online tool geared toward editing short stories and novels

Lisa Thompson Graphic Design
Lisa Thompson, 508.930.8444
Book title development, cover and interior design concept, design production

Book Design by Jennifer
Jennifer Aumiller, 714.745.7354
Cover and interior design, design production

Blackrock Networks, Inc.
Wendy Byrne, 617.821.3446
Facebook pages, WordPress install and do-it-yourself design, website blogs, custom website design, WordPress support and training

Marianne Orlando Illustrations
Marianne Orlando, 508.875.4552
Warm, friendly pen-and-ink or color drawings that capture the essence of a person or place. Ideal for children’s books and public communications. Published illustrator.

Levine Design & Illustration
Rob Levine, 508.875.2195
Illustration for marketing and publishing, as well as custom map illustration

Childrens Illustrators
An online resource for sourcing children’s illustrators