Holbrook Author Services Is Here to Help!
As an independent bookstore owner I know what sells and what doesn’t. This puts me in a unique position to support authors like you.
As an indie author myself, I have a unique perspective, coming from both sides of the coin.
Holbrook Author Services is a space to serve you , without shame or worry about what you “should” know.
Holbrook Author Services Is Here to Help!
As an independent bookstore owner I know what sells and what doesn’t. This puts me in a unique position to support authors like you.
As an indie author myself, I have a unique perspective, coming from both sides of the coin.
Holbrook Author Services is a space to serve you , without shame or worry about what you “should” know.
SERVICES
WRITING HELP
Resources for the beginning writer, including books, podcasts, and websites!
EDITING HELP
Finishing your first draft is just the beginning!
PUBLISHING HELP
The book is done. How do you get it out in the world?
GLOSSARY
So many unfamiliar terms for a new author. Here’s some definitions for you.
ASK THE EXPERT
Sometimes it’s embarrassing to ask a newbie question. You can do that here.
ABOUT TOM HOLBROOK
Hi, I’m Tom Holbrook, a bookstore owner, typewriter repairman, and an independent publisher who has helped more than 100 authors bring their first book into the world. I am also a certified Three Story Method Editor.
Wherever you are in the process, my team and I can help you further along the path. And, if we can’t, we’ll connect you with someone who can, all while providing friendly communication and transparent billing.
Questions? Shoot me an email!
We strive to be the world’s most transparent author service. We charge $50/hour, regardless of the service, and if you aren’t happy with our work, you don’t pay.
You need help. We all need help at some point. The question is, do you know what kind of help you need? What questions to even ask?
That’s where I come in. As a bookstore owner, I’ve met countless authors who paid someone too much money for a substandard product. And by too much I mean $5000 – $10,000!
In today’s publishing world, you need your book to be professional, even if you are publishing it independent of a major publishing house. Especially if you are.
It’s okay to not know all the answers. It’s not okay to throw up your hands and quit. You’ve come too far, and you have too much potential.
Contact me, and we’ll set up a free Zoom call to figure out where you are in the process and what skills you need to get over the finish line and publish your book. You can do it!
WRITE YOUR NOVEL
Stop staring at that blank page. Dust off that half-finished manuscript. This book will help you get from first page to a finished first draft. You can do it!
You’re not going to write a brilliant book. Not yet. But you are going to write a first draft. What is often elegantly referred to as your “Vomit Draft.” This book cuts through the mountain of advice about writing and boils it down to just what you need to write a novel that works.
Because here’s a secret: Getting to the end is the hardest part. Or, as has often been said, “You can’t edit a blank page.”
This book will give you the fundamentals of story and character that you need to get started, a strong dose of encouragement and essential guideposts along the way.
-Find your hero and give them a unique voice
-Give your hero – and your antagonist – a deep flaw
-Find the Five Tentpole Scenes that will hold your story up
-Learn how to energize the messy middle of the story
-Create a Finale that is big, bold, and pays off emotionally
EDIT YOUR NOVEL
COMING SOON!
A comprehensive guide to preparing your manuscript for publication.
