Assisted Publishing Support for Authors
I provide assisted publishing support for authors who want to publish professionally while retaining full control of their work.
My name is Tim, the red fella in the front there. I am a writer, a coach, and an assisted publisher — not a vanity press. Whatever pains you're experiencing on your writing/publishing journey, I've experienced them too.
Writers block, what writing tool works best for you, gapping chasms in plot, lack of cohesion between chapters, characters all sounding the same. Not to mention the lack of motivation!
And that's all before we even get to the editing, formatting, uploading to Amazon and marketing. It's hard, especially doing it alone.
Whatever challenges you're facing right now, whatever questions you have, I can help. Practically, or if you just need a shoulder to cry on!
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How does it work
Assisted publishing uses your own KDP account to publish your book. This ensures that you get the royalties and have the freedom to change the price and set promotions to match the market over time.
Your name will appear as the publisher, unless you prefer to use our Northshore Press banner.
While vanity publishers sell all inclusive packages for thousands of $$, rarely meeting author expectations, assisted publishing gives you the support you need, when you need it, lowering costs substantially.
What is Assisted Publishing in New Zealand?
Assisted publishing is supported self-publishing. Authors remain the publisher and keep all rights and royalties, while getting help wherever it’s needed. It’s an affordable and ethical alternative to vanity publishing.
I provide support with:
Sound advice based on 25 years of experience
One-on-one or group coaching
Editing and feedback to strengthen clarity, flow, structure, and readability
Proofreading for accuracy and consistency
Book formatting for print and eBook platforms (KDP and others)
Publishing setup for Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and additional global outlets
Guidance on categories, metadata, search terms, and pricing
Practical support from early drafts through to final upload
Amazon Author Page setup
Author website design
Vanity Traps
Many authors come to publishing with excitement, hope, and very little clear information about how the industry works. Unfortunately, this makes it easy for some companies to sell expensive publishing packages that offer limited value in return.
Common warning signs include large upfront fees, fixed “all-inclusive” packages, unclear ownership of files or ISBNs, pressure to sign quickly, and vague promises about marketing or success. In many cases, authors discover too late that they have paid thousands of dollars for services they could have sourced independently — while losing control over key decisions.
Assisted publishing works differently. Authors remain the publisher, retain all rights and royalties, and choose only the support they actually need. My role is to help authors understand their options clearly, avoid unnecessary costs, and make informed decisions before committing time or money.
If you’re unsure about an offer you’ve received, I’m happy to talk it through with you before you commit.
Free Chapter Review
Unsure how you're doing? Not sure if you have the skill?
Send me your first chapter for a free review. I will give you a comprehensive analysis, emphasizing what you are doing well and where you can make improvements.
NSA!