Publishing & Marketing Consultation SERVICES
Whether you’re looking for support with publishing, marketing, promotion, or a combination of services, our consultation process is designed to help determine the best path forward for your book.
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
It starts with a FREE 15-MINUTE consulting session with LINDA F. RADKE
Our free introductory consultation is a great opportunity for us to get acquainted. I’ll learn more about you, your book, your goals, and your vision for the project. I’ll also answer questions, discuss the services offered by Story Monsters LLC, and help you determine the best path forward.
Sometimes the right answer isn’t publishing right away. A consultation can help you avoid costly mistakes, identify opportunities you may not have considered, and determine whether you’re truly ready for the next step.
Story Monsters® Ink FREE Monster Membership
Taking a little time to explore Story Monsters Ink® before our meeting will give you a better understanding of who we are, the audiences we serve, and the many ways we help authors connect with readers, educators, librarians, and families.
ONE-HOUR STRATEGY CONSULTATION
If you’re looking for a deeper brainstorming session focused on your book, your audience, creative marketing ideas, publicity opportunities, school visits, contests, partnerships, film or audiobook possibilities, or long-term publishing goals, our one-hour consultation may be one of the best investments you can make.
One of the most common misconceptions in publishing is that marketing begins after a book is published. In reality, effective marketing begins long before publication. It starts with understanding your audience, clarifying your message, identifying your goals, and developing a strategy to connect your book with the people who need it most.
Whether you’re still exploring an idea, actively writing your manuscript, preparing for publication, or looking for ways to increase visibility for an existing book, a consultation can help you build a roadmap for success.
Today’s stories don’t always stop at the printed page. During a consultation, we’ll explore opportunities not only for publishing, but also for audiobooks, educational resources, publicity, video, film, music, school outreach, contests, and other ways to extend the life and reach of your story.
If you haven’t already signed up for a FREE membership to Story Monsters Ink®, now is the perfect time.
Your free membership gives you access to current and past issues filled with author interviews, publishing insights, literacy initiatives, book reviews, classroom resources, industry news, and opportunities that may be helpful as you plan your publishing journey.
Why schedule a consultation?
Celebrating 40 years in publishing, Linda F. Radke brings four decades of experience producing, promoting, and marketing award-winning books.
A former special education teacher and university instructor, Linda is the Publisher and Monster-in-Chief of Story Monsters LLC, publisher of Story Monsters Ink®, Story Monsters Press, Book Street Press, and Back2Ink Press.
Under Linda’s leadership, Story Monsters LLC was honored as Publisher of the Year and has been recognized among the top book marketing companies in the United States. She is the founder of the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards, Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, Story Monsters Approved!, and the Studio Story Monster® Media Awards, recognizing excellence in books, audiobooks, music, video, film, educational media, and creative storytelling.
Authors often leave consultations with practical ideas, fresh perspectives, new opportunities to explore, and a clearer understanding of how publishing, marketing, promotion, audience development, and media opportunities work together to support a successful launch.
Many authors have told us that the ideas generated during a single consultation more than paid for the cost of the session.
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☆ FREE 15-minute Introductory consulting session via phone
Are you struggling with your next steps? Linda F. Radke, a.k.a. “The Book Doctor,” can help! Let’s talk about your goals and see if working with Story Monsters LLC feels like the right match for you to support you!
☆ 30-minute consulting session* $150
via phone, Zoom or In-person
In just 30 minutes, this session will not only help evaluate your needs but also give you actionable tips and expert advice on how to successfully publish, promote, or market your book. It’s your chance to get personalized guidance that can make a real difference in your book’s journey!
☆ 60-minute consulting session* $250
via phone, Zoom or In-person
Book a 60-minute session to dive into your needs, discover the best options for your project, and design a customized agreement that fits you perfectly. Let’s create a plan that sets you up for success!
*If it is necessary to cancel an appointment, please cancel at least 24 hours before your appointment time.
What Folks Are Saying …
“Like an unexpected song, my Consult with Linda Radke was magical from beginning to end, and will always come back to me as a reminder of the rarity of knowing someone like her. She is truly a rare breed.
Bravo for the change she made in me overnight! Her brilliant mind, the light she shed on crucial detail, her gentle understanding and incomparable style, all at once, expanded my horizons. But most of all, Linda gave me a plan! Her insights are a gift, while her wisdom and careful advice, are all spot on, and come from the heart. I cannot say enough about my evening with Linda. Last night I changed course - a course which I believe will now bring me and my books the recognition I have hoped for and sought after for so long.
Thank you for steering me in the right direction. For this I will be forever grateful. If this can happen to me by having a Consult with Linda Radke, it can happen to you!” — Pauli Rose Libsohn, Author, Books by Pauli Rose Libsohn
“It’s pretty scary when you have your first book published. There are a thousand things you could do to promote, and no way you could do them all. Also, you could certainly spend a lot of money on things that might have an impact, or might not.
One of the best things we did was have a consultation with Linda Radke. She has been in the business for years and had great insights into some of the things that we could do to raise awareness of our book and connect with potential readers. She gave us a myriad of ideas on how best to use Goodreads, Google and Facebook ads, and speaking opportunities. She took our seemingly endless to-do list and gave us a lot of clarity. In doing so, she took away the feeling of being overwhelmed and amped up our excitement about a very special time.” —Jim and Stephanie, Co-authors of Merged, Jimandstephbooks.com
