American Book Pros

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP of an accounting firm. 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a trusted accounting firm providing comprehensive financial services, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, auditing, and strategic financial planning, to help businesses and individuals achieve financial stability and success.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire American Book Pros to accomplish?

• We hired American Book Pros for book publishing, marketing, and proofreading to ensure a polished, professionally presented book. Their services aimed to enhance the book's reach, visibility, and overall quality.

SOLUTION

How did you find American Book Pros?

Online Search

Why did you select American Book Pros over others?

Great culture fit

How many teammates from American Book Pros were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

1. Publishing: Formatting the book for both print and digital formats, ensuring proper ISBN registration, and preparing the manuscript for submission to platforms like Amazon and other distributors.
2. Marketing: Developing a tailored marketing strategy, creating promotional materials, and executing online and offline campaigns to increase visibility and sales.
3. Proofreading: Reviewing the manuscript for grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors, ensuring a polished final product.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The book across multiple platforms, increased book visibility through targeted marketing campaigns, a significant boost in book sales, and positive feedback on the book's quality and presentation.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their team was proactive in addressing any concerns, ensuring the project stayed on track.

What was your primary form of communication with American Book Pros?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They not only focused on polishing the manuscript but also developed a tailored marketing strategy, ensuring the book received the visibility it deserved.

Are there any areas for improvement or something American Book Pros could have done differently?

A more collaborative approach in the marketing strategy could have better aligned with my vision. Additionally, providing more options for post-launch support and tracking would have been beneficial.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of Web Design Sigma

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our departmental store offers a wide range of home decor, furnishings, bedding, kitchenware, and holiday goods, providing quality products to enhance your living spaces with style and functionality.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire American Book Pros to accomplish?

• We hired American Book Pros for content marketing and publishing services to promote our departmental store. The goal was to create engaging content, enhance our brand visibility, and drive customer engagement through various platforms.

SOLUTION

How did you find American Book Pros?

Online Search

Why did you select American Book Pros over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from American Book Pros were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Involved creating engaging blog posts, articles, and promotional content tailored to our target audience. They also handled the publishing of content across multiple platforms, including social media, email campaigns, and our website, ensuring consistent messaging and SEO optimization. Additionally, they provided strategic guidance on content marketing best practices and helped develop a content calendar for ongoing engagement. The project aimed at enhancing our brand awareness and driving traffic to the store.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The content marketing efforts helped build brand awareness, leading to improved customer interactions both online and in-store. We also saw a rise in email open rates and click-through rates, signaling successful content targeting and delivery. These outcomes indicated that the content resonated with our audience and contributed to stronger brand presence.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their team was proactive in communicating, addressing our needs promptly, and adjusting to any changes in the scope of work.

What was your primary form of communication with American Book Pros?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They combined creativity with strategy, ensuring the content engaged our audience and aligned with our goals.

Are there any areas for improvement or something American Book Pros could have done differently?

More frequent check-ins during the early phases could have helped expedite the process.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project Manager of Tech Horizon

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a tech enthusiast brand that provides cutting edge solutions to other brands.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire American Book Pros to accomplish?

• Book Editing
• Cover Design

SOLUTION

How did you find American Book Pros?

Online Search

Why did you select American Book Pros over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from American Book Pros were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Book Editing: 
Comprehensive proofreading for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Structural edits to improve clarity, flow, and readability.
Suggestions to enhance the narrative and refine the tone to align with the intended audience.

Cover Design: 
Initial concept creation based on the book's theme and genre.
Design of a high-quality, market-ready book cover with typography and imagery.
Revisions to finalize the design based on feedback.

Key Deliverables: 
A fully edited manuscript ready for publishing and an eye-catching cover design tailored to the target audience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Enhanced Manuscript Quality: 
Reduced grammatical and spelling errors to near zero.
Improved readability and coherence, reflected in smoother transitions and refined structure.
Positive feedback from beta readers who noticed significant improvements in flow and tone.

Market-Ready Cover Design: 
A professional and genre-appropriate design that aligned with industry standards.
Increased interest in the book based on pre-release promotions, with multiple compliments on the cover's appeal.

Timely Delivery of Final Assets: 
Despite minor communication delays, the project was completed within the agreed timeline, ensuring readiness for publication.

Author Satisfaction: 
Achieved a polished, professional book and a visually stunning cover that met or exceeded expectations.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team demonstrated solid project management skills with some room for improvement.

Timeliness:
Most deliverables, such as the edited manuscript and initial cover drafts, were provided within the agreed timelines. However, there were occasional delays during the cover design phase, particularly in responding to feedback and making revisions.

Responsiveness:
The team was professional and attentive to my needs, carefully incorporating my feedback into both the editing and design processes. While they were open to discussions and adjustments, response times could have been faster, which created minor frustrations.

Organization:
They had a clear process for each stage of the project, which helped set expectations early on. Regular updates were provided during the editing phase, but communication during the design phase felt slightly less structured.

Overall, while their management ensured quality outcomes, improving response times and streamlining communication would elevate the experience further.

What was your primary form of communication with American Book Pros?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The standout feature of this company was their attention to detail and creative approach.

Editing Excellence: Their editors didn’t just focus on surface-level corrections; they went deeper, improving the structure, tone, and flow of my manuscript. Their suggestions felt personalized and thoughtful, demonstrating a genuine understanding of my vision.

Creative Cover Design: The designer had a knack for translating abstract ideas into a compelling visual. They captured the essence of my story in a way that felt both unique and market-ready, making the book stand out in a competitive space.

Their ability to combine technical expertise with creativity truly set them apart, making the final product feel professional and polished.

Are there any areas for improvement or something American Book Pros could have done differently?

While the team was professional and accommodating, their response times, especially during the cover design phase, could have been faster. This would have reduced the occasional stress of waiting for updates or revisions.
 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Author of a writing company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

As an indie author, I owe a lot to American Book Pros for helping me through the publishing process. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire American Book Pros to accomplish?

• They guided the writing, editing, and marketing process that translated my dream/book, From the Stars to the Sea, into a reality. They helped me get my work to a larger audience, and gain the attention it needed.

SOLUTION

How did you find American Book Pros?

Online Search

Why did you select American Book Pros over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from American Book Pros were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

American Book Pros provided comprehensive services for my book, including editing, formatting, and cover design. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The book gained more visibility through targeted marketing efforts, resulting in higher engagement and more social media mentions. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They delivered all items on time, keeping the project on schedule. 

What was your primary form of communication with American Book Pros?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

American Book Pros took the time to understand my vision and goals.

Are there any areas for improvement or something American Book Pros could have done differently?

 A slightly faster response would have been appreciated.