Publishing Consulting
We create custom editorial solutions for authors and organizations whose books benefit from a nontraditional publishing path.
Our Services:
- Compare and analyze publishing options
- Assemble a team tailored to your needs
- Edit or partner with you to ghostwrite your manuscript
- Produce compelling books in print and multimedia formats
- Manage the complete publishing process
- Create new editions of previously published books
- Place your books in online marketplaces and bookstores
The Woman in the Room: A Memoir
Jane Hastings was just nine years old when she declared she would become an architect. A child of Depression-era Seattle, Jane worked her way through college in the aftermath of World War II and was among the first women licensed to practice architecture in the state of Washington. Throughout her award-winning career, she designed more than 500 projects and achieved many “firsts” as a leader in the American Institute of Architects, both locally and nationally.
In her memoir, The Woman in the Room, Jane describes her journey to the top of her profession—a story of persistence, resilience and creativity. Along the way, she embraced a life of adventure while building friendships that span nine decades and circle the globe. Read an excerpt in The Seattle Times.
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Client: L. Jane Hastings
We analyzed Jane's publishing options and created a production plan based on her desired publishing path; edited her manuscript in partnership with Kate Krafft, Jane's friend, former employee and a renowned expert in historic preservation; produced the book; placed it in digital marketplaces and bookstores; and collaborated with Jane and Kate to produce events highlighting Jane and the book. Sadly, Jane died in 2024, five months after her memoir was published. Read her obituary
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Inside Pike Place Market
CLIENT: Pike Place Preservation & Development Authority
PROJECT: Edited and designed an interactive book explaining the rich history and inner workings of Seattle’s iconic public market, which was established in 1907. Project included extensive research and rights management of historical images in regional repositories, as well as oral-history interviews with key players in the Market's history. DOWNLOAD THE FREE BOOK
An Air That Still Kills
CLIENT: Andrew Schneider, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
PROJECT: Andy's investigative reporting on the nationwide asbestos crisis that started in Libby, Montana, was first published in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and in the 2004 book, An Air That Kills. Andy continued his work for many years. When he was ready to update his book, we worked with Andy to assess his publishing options and ultimately produced his book in three formats to showcase the depth of his reporting: An interactive book for Mac and iOS, as well as print and Kindle editions. The iOS edition was honored as “iBook of the Year” by the iBooks Author Conference.
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Little Grids for Big Kids
CLIENT: Henry Lin-David and Frank S. David
PROJECT: Working with talented illustrator Whitney Stensrud, we produced a book of mini crossword puzzles designed especially for aspiring young cruciverbalists, ages 8-10.
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The Pharmagellan Guides
CLIENT: Frank S. David, founder and owner of Pharmagellan, a biotech consultancy.
PROJECT: Designed and produced two books guiding investors through the nuances of valuing biotech clinical companies.
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Other Projects
CLIENT: Washington State Jewish Historical Society
PROJECT: Updated two previously out-of-print books for WSJHS: Yesterday's Mavens, Today's Foodies and Family of Strangers: Building Jewish Communities in Washington State. Family of Strangers included the design and production of a new 60-page epilogue, adding to the historical record and restoring an important resource for historians and the Jewish community in Washington state.
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CLIENT: Steven Hancoff
PROJECT: Designed and produced a four-volume multimedia book, Bach, Casals and the Six Suites for 'Cello Solo
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