Press Release

The Author School Launches International Service

Meeting Global Demand From Authors Seeking Realistic, Honest, Practical Support & Advice

London, United Kingdom, August 26 2015:The Author Schooltoday launches an international service, accessible to authors anywhere in the world. In today's hugely competitive publishing world, authors are faced with myriad options to get their book from manuscript to publication. The Author School, supported by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin StartUps, has responded to requests from authors for an accessible one-to-one service via Skype.

Co-founder of The Author School and fictionauthor,Abiola Bello, explains: "I know from personal experience how hard it is to make the right decision. You invest so much into writing your book that you think youshouldbe able to get a publishing deal, but it doesn't always work like that. There are many, many other options, but understanding them, and then selecting the right one for you, is a daunting task. We've created a premium ‘One-to-One with The Author School' package, which enables you access to both Helen and I; you can send us your questions, which we'll discuss with you during an hour conversation, but we'll also read the first three chapters of your book and then put it in front of relevant agents and publishers on your behalf. You'll walk away from your time with The Author School much further along the publishing journey, and you'll be clearer on your options."

Helen Lewis, director ofLiterally PRand the other co-founder of The Author School, adds: "An author said to me this week that taking the indie publishing route is making him nervous. I explained it's entirely normal to be nervous but to stay proud and confident that he's doing the best job possible. And to remember, becoming a successful author is like starting a whole new career path - often alongside your day job - and involves a very steep learning curve. I hope that services such as our full day of classes and this new international One-to-One opportunity will help authors feel more confident and increase the standard and quality of books published."

ABOUT THE NEW ‘ONE-TO-ONE WITH

THE AUTHOR SCHOOL'

Do you need individual advice for your book and career? Would you like to speak to a published author and a book PR to get one on one advice to answer your questions?

The Author School has created a new opportunity for writers in five easy steps and it can be done from the comfort of your living room from anywhere in the world!

Get a fully bespoke consultation with the co-founders of The Author School (on Skype or face-to-face if in London) discussing YOUR book, YOUR author profile, YOUR goals to fine-tune YOUR strategy.

Step One:

Send us TEN questions which can be anything from 

 - How to find a great editor?

 - How to get to grips with building your online presence?

 - Where do I find illustrators?

 - How do I get media coverage?

 - Do I publish in print, e-book or both?

Whatever your question is - however big or small - we can help you!

Step Two:
Abiola and Helen will read your information, have a meeting about you and your questions BEFORE we talk to you, create some strategies, tips and ideas for you.

Step Three:

The three of us will get together in London or on Skype for a full hour to discuss all of your questions and will give you practical advice.

If you'd like more time, we can make that happen. 

Step Four: 

We will write up our answers to your questions and email them to you and we will put together a written overview to help you focus your strategy even further.

Step Five:

If you want to arrange another meeting once you're further down the line we'd be more than happy to make that happen!

Total cost for all of the above: £149

You can book this package online here:http://www.theauthorschool.com/store/one-to-one. Once you have received confirmation of pay, please send your questions to helenlewis@theauthorschool.com

THE PREMIUM PACKAGE:

All of the above, plus the opportunity to get your manuscript in front of literary agents and publishers. The Author School have partnered up with various agents and publishers who what to hear from OUR authors. We are looking for strong manuscripts to submit. Don't miss this great opportunity to get your manuscript in the right hands.

Send us the first three chapters of your book plus:

 - your synopsis

 - book cover blurb

 - your bio (or at least a few paragraphs about you) 

 - and where you're at in the process (i.e. writing first draft, have had manuscript edited, it's published but no one is buying it etc).

We cannot guarantee that a literary agent or publisher will sign you on but we CAN get your manuscript in front of them. 

Total cost for all of the above: £169.You can book online here:http://www.theauthorschool.com/store/thepremiumpackage

--Notes to Editors—

Helen Lewis and Abiola Bello are available for interview & editorial commissions/competition ideas/blog posts.

More information about The Author School can be found online including the full programme here:http://www.theauthorschool.com/classes/

helenlewis@theauthorschool.com/abiolabello@theauthorschool.com