Experts Self Publishing

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Team head of Caryl Mechanicals

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Expert Self Publishing helps authors turn their book ideas and manuscripts into professionally published books. Our services include book editing, proofreading, interior formatting, custom book cover design, Amazon KDP publishing, ebook and paperback publishing, metadata optimization, and author marketing support. We help independent authors navigate the publishing process and present their books professionally across major publishing platforms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Experts Self Publishing to accomplish?

• I hired Experts Self Publishing to help turn my manuscript into a professionally published book. My main goals were to get the book properly formatted, professionally designed, published on Amazon KDP, and prepared for a polished presentation to readers.

SOLUTION

How did you find Experts Self Publishing?

Online Search

Why did you select Experts Self Publishing over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Experts Self Publishing were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work included preparing the manuscript for publication, professional interior formatting, custom book cover design, and setting up the book for Amazon KDP. Key deliverables included a properly formatted print interior, a professionally designed cover, ebook and paperback publishing files, and metadata setup to ensure the book was presented correctly on the publishing platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project resulted in a professionally formatted and publication-ready book, with the print interior and cover prepared to the required specifications. The book was successfully set up for Amazon KDP, including the necessary publishing files and metadata, giving the author a complete and professional publishing package ready for readers.

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

Their project management was professional and well organized. They communicated clearly throughout the process, responded promptly to my questions and requests, and kept the project moving according to the agreed timeline. They were receptive to feedback and made the necessary adjustments to ensure the final deliverables met my expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with Experts Self Publishing?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed me most was their end-to-end approach to self-publishing. They handled multiple parts of the process, from formatting and cover design to KDP setup, which made the publishing experience much more convenient. Their attention to detail and willingness to accommodate feedback also stood out.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Experts Self Publishing could have done differently?

Overall, I had a positive experience with Experts Self Publishing. One area they could improve is providing more frequent progress updates during the project, especially between major stages. A clearer timeline and more proactive communication would make an already good experience even smoother.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Cleco

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Comprehensive developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and final proofreading to refine tone, fix syntax, and ensure structural flow without altering the author's unique voice.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Experts Self Publishing to accomplish?

• Navigate the backend configuration for multi-platform distribution across Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Apple Books—including tax form completion, ISBN assignments, and linking bank accounts for direct royalty payouts.

SOLUTION

How did you find Experts Self Publishing?

Online Search

Why did you select Experts Self Publishing over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Experts Self Publishing were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Experts Self Publishing (expertsselfpublishing.com) was engaged to execute a complete, end-to-end publishing workflow for the author's manuscript—spanning backend technical setup, editorial refinement, interior/exterior design, and global retail distribution. The core focus was to eliminate technical upload hurdles, ensure global market availability, and set up a compliant payout infrastructure while safeguarding the author’s total legal ownership.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Achieved 100% first-pass acceptance across Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Apple Books with zero margin, bleed, or file validation errors.

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

All core deliverables—including the editorial review, interior typesetting, cover design drafts, and final account configurations—were completed on or ahead of the agreed schedule.

What was your primary form of communication with Experts Self Publishing?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Unlike traditional hybrid publishers that take a percentage of earnings, they configured the account so that 100% of sales royalties and full copyright control stay directly with the author.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Experts Self Publishing could have done differently?

Initial file sharing, feedback loops, and design revisions were handled primarily through email threads. Introducing a single, centralized client portal to track project status and store final deliverables in one place would streamline communication further.