Author Concierge Service

Swoonworthy Author Concierge Service

Swoonworthy stories. White-glove publishing support.

Publishing a book can feel like managing twenty different jobs at once.

There is the story itself, but there is also plotting, drafting, editing, cover design, formatting, metadata, retailer setup, review outreach, advertising, launch planning, file management, deadlines, and communication with every professional involved. Even experienced authors can lose weeks trying to keep all the moving pieces organized.

The Swoonworthy Author Concierge Service gives you an experienced publishing partner who can help carry that workload.

Whether you are beginning with nothing more than an idea or already have a completed manuscript waiting for its next step, we create a customized path from where you are now to where you want the book to go. We can help develop the project, coordinate the right service providers, manage schedules and files, oversee revisions, prepare publishing materials, and keep the entire process moving toward release.

You remain the author, rights holder, and final decision-maker. We become the steady hand beside you—handling the details, solving problems, and helping you make informed choices without forcing you to become an expert in every corner of publishing.

$100 per working hour

Primary CTA: Request Concierge Support

From “I Want to Write a Book” to Published

You do not need to arrive with a polished manuscript, a finished outline, or a complete publishing plan.

Some concierge clients begin with a premise, a handful of character ideas, or a story they have wanted to write for years. Others come to us with a partial draft, a ghostwritten manuscript that needs oversight, or a completed book that still needs editing, production, and launch support.

We meet you at the stage you are in.

Together, we determine what has already been completed, what still needs to happen, which tasks you want to handle personally, and which responsibilities you want Indie Story Studio to manage. From there, we create a clear, practical plan tailored to your book, budget, timeline, experience, and preferred level of involvement.

This is not a one-size-fits-all publishing package. It is customized support built around your project.

What Author Concierge Support Can Include

Story and Series Development

A successful release begins with a story that knows what it is, who it is for, and where it is going.

We can help shape the creative foundation before drafting begins or strengthen an existing project that has lost direction.

Support may include:

Concept and premise development
Romance subgenre and audience positioning
Trope and micro-trope planning
Character development
Goal, motivation, and conflict mapping
Romantic and emotional progression
Series concepts
Series bibles
Worldbuilding documents
Standalone, duet, trilogy, or interconnected-series planning
Book-by-book series arcs
Chapter-by-chapter plot development
Heat and intimacy pacing
Cliffhanger and HEA/HFN planning
Title and series-name development
Blurb and marketing-hook creation

Drafting and Ghostwriting Support

You may want help writing the book, but not every author needs the same kind of ghostwriting relationship.

Some clients need a full ghostwritten manuscript. Others need assistance locating and managing a writer, developing the material the ghostwriter will use, reviewing pages, or making sure the finished draft remains aligned with the original vision.

Concierge support may include:

Helping determine the appropriate ghostwriting tier
Creating detailed ghostwriter briefs
Preparing outlines, character profiles, and story bibles
Helping select or match a ghostwriter
Reviewing writing samples
Coordinating drafting milestones
Managing author and ghostwriter communication
Tracking plot and series continuity
Reviewing completed sections for alignment
Organizing feedback and revision requests
Helping the author personalize a ghostwritten manuscript
Coordinating the manuscript’s next editing stage

Ghostwriting fees are separate unless specifically included in a custom proposal.

Editing and Revision Coordination

Knowing that a book needs editing is only the first step. Authors also have to determine which type of edit it needs, in what order, who should complete it, and how revisions should be managed afterward.

We can help create and coordinate the appropriate editorial path.

Support may include:

Manuscript readiness review
Recommending developmental, line, copy, specialty, or proofreading services
Editor matching
Preparing the manuscript for editing
Communicating goals and project concerns to the editor
Managing editorial timelines
Organizing comments, tracked files, and revision documents
Helping prioritize developmental revisions
Coordinating a Wordsmith Edit or Fusion Edit
Tracking continuity across multiple books
Maintaining style sheets and series reference materials
Reviewing revised files before the next editorial stage
Coordinating final proofreading after formatting

Editing fees are separate unless specifically included in your custom plan.

Cover Design, Formatting, and Production

A strong book package should communicate the correct genre, tone, heat level, and reader promise before anyone reads the first sentence.

We can help coordinate the visual and production process so your cover, interior, series branding, and sales materials work together.

Support may include:

Cover-market and genre research
Cover-design briefs
Reference-image and mood-board development
Communicating with cover designers
Reviewing concepts for market alignment
Tracking revisions and final files
Series-branding coordination
Typography and visual-consistency planning
eBook formatting coordination
Paperback and hardcover formatting coordination
Trim-size and edition planning
Front- and back-matter preparation
Final-file organization
Print-proof review coordination
eBook and print-file quality checks

Cover design, illustration, stock licensing, formatting, and printing costs are separate unless specifically included in a written quote.

Publishing and Retailer Setup

Retailer dashboards, metadata fields, ISBNs, categories, keywords, files, pricing, and publication dates can become overwhelming quickly—especially for a first release.

We can guide or assist with the practical steps needed to prepare the book for publication.

Support may include:

Publishing-account guidance
Imprint organization
ISBN planning
Book metadata preparation
Book-description preparation
Keyword and category research
Series-page planning
Retailer-link organization
Pricing strategy discussions
Preorder planning
Release-date planning
Upload coordination
Print-edition setup
Author-profile coordination
A+ Content planning
“Also By” and back-matter updates
Final launch-readiness checks

The author remains responsible for approving all files, metadata, pricing, and retailer decisions before publication.

Review, Launch, and Marketing Support

A finished book still needs a path to readers.

We can help build and coordinate a launch plan that fits your goals, budget, available audience, and release schedule.

Support may include:

ARC and review-copy strategy
Review Support coordination
Reader outreach planning
Launch-calendar development
Newsletter planning and copy
Social-media content planning
Promotional-copy creation
Blurb refinement
Marketing-hook development
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads ad coordination
Amazon advertising coordination
Advertising-asset preparation
A+ Content planning
Series read-through strategy
Backlist revival planning
Relaunch support
Post-launch review and next-step planning

Advertising spend, paid promotions, review-distribution fees, and separate advertising-management packages are not included in the hourly rate unless stated in writing.

Project Management and Organization

Sometimes the most valuable support is having one person who knows what is happening, what needs to happen next, and who is responsible for doing it.

We can act as the central point of organization for your project.

Project-management support may include:

Master project timeline
Milestone planning
Deadline tracking
Service-provider coordination
File and folder organization
Naming and version-control systems
Meeting notes
Progress summaries
Task lists
Priority setting
Budget tracking
Approval tracking
Follow-up communication
Launch-readiness checklists
Series-continuity tracking
Managing handoffs between writers, editors, designers, and formatters

Who This Service Is For

The Swoonworthy Author Concierge Service may be a strong fit when:

You have always wanted to write a book but do not know where to begin.
You have a strong idea but need help turning it into a complete publishing plan.
You are hiring a ghostwriter and need someone to oversee the project.
You have a manuscript but are unsure which editing or production steps come next.
You are a busy author who cannot personally coordinate every provider and deadline.
You are building a new pen name or romance brand.
You are publishing your first book and want knowledgeable guidance.
You are managing a series with multiple overlapping projects.
You want one central contact who understands the full project.
You need help recovering a delayed, disorganized, or stalled release.
You are a public figure, professional, or private client publishing discreetly.
You want to remain involved creatively without handling every logistical detail.

How Concierge Support Works

Step One: Project Consultation

We begin by discussing:

Your book or series concept
The current condition of the project
What has already been completed
What still needs to be done
Your target audience and romance subgenre
Your desired release timeline
Your available budget
Your level of publishing experience
How involved you want to remain
Which responsibilities you want us to manage

This conversation helps us determine whether hourly concierge support is the best fit and what the initial priorities should be.

Step Two: Custom Project Plan

Once we understand the project, we create a customized plan that may include:

Recommended services
Suggested order of work
Immediate priorities
Estimated working hours
Third-party services that may be required
Tentative milestones and deadlines
Author responsibilities
Indie Story Studio responsibilities

Large projects may be divided into phases so you can approve the scope and budget before moving into the next stage.

Step Three: Active Support

Concierge work is billed at $100 per working hour.

Working time may include:

Meetings and consultations
Story development
Research
Document creation
File review
Feedback preparation
Service-provider communication
Scheduling
Project management
Publishing setup
Marketing preparation
Troubleshooting
Other tasks included in the agreed scope

We track the work performed and communicate when the project is approaching an agreed budget or hour threshold.

Step Four: Handoffs, Approvals, and Release

As the project moves forward, we manage the handoffs between stages and providers. You remain involved in all major creative and financial decisions.

No manuscript, cover, blurb, metadata, pricing choice, or publication file is considered final without author approval.

Pricing and Additional Costs

Concierge Rate

$100 per working hour

The hourly rate covers the time Indie Story Studio spends performing agreed-upon concierge work.

Before beginning a large or ongoing project, we may recommend:

An initial block of hours
A weekly or monthly hour limit
A phased project estimate
A custom package combining concierge work with other services

Costs Not Included Automatically

Unless specifically listed in a custom proposal, the hourly concierge rate does not include:

Ghostwriting fees
Developmental editing
Line editing
Copyediting
Proofreading
Cover design
Illustration
Stock photography or licensing
Formatting
ISBN purchases
Printing or author copies
Paid review-distribution services
Advertising-management packages
Advertising spend
Paid promotions
Software subscriptions
Retailer or distribution fees
Third-party service-provider fees

We will not hire an outside provider or approve a third-party expense on your behalf without prior authorization.

What You Can Expect From Us

Clear Communication

You will know what stage the project is in, what decisions are needed, and what happens next.

Romance-Specialized Experience

Our work is built around romance reader expectations, including trope delivery, emotional payoff, heat positioning, HEA/HFN expectations, series read-through, and market presentation.

Practical Guidance

We do not rely on gimmicks, vague promises, or one-size-fits-all publishing formulas. Recommendations are based on the specific project, audience, goals, and budget.

Respect for Your Voice

Whether we are developing the story, managing a ghostwriter, coordinating edits, or preparing marketing materials, the goal is not to replace your vision. It is to help you execute it more effectively.

Confidentiality

Client identities, pen names, manuscripts, and project details are treated as confidential.

Honest Expectations

We will tell you when a project needs more work, when a timeline is unrealistic, when an asset may hurt conversion, or when a service is unlikely to provide enough value to justify the cost.

Rights, Privacy, and Creative Control

Your story remains yours.

You retain ownership of your intellectual property.
Work-for-hire and ghostwriting arrangements should be governed by written agreements.
You retain final approval over creative and publishing decisions.
We do not publicly disclose client names, pen names, projects, or private materials without permission.
No Indie Story Studio credit is required unless otherwise agreed.
We may recommend sensitivity, authenticity, legal, or subject-matter review when appropriate.
Clients are responsible for confirming that they have the right to use all materials they provide.

What We Cannot Guarantee

We can help you create a stronger book, a clearer process, and a more organized release. We cannot promise a specific commercial outcome.

Indie Story Studio does not guarantee:

Bestseller status
A particular retailer rank
A specific number of sales
A specific amount of income
A certain number or rating of reviews
Advertising profitability
Retailer approval
Platform availability
Media coverage
Viral attention
That every third-party provider will meet every projected deadline
That a release will be completely free of unexpected changes or delays

What we do provide is experienced support, careful coordination, clear communication, and a practical plan designed to move the book toward publication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a finished manuscript?

No. Concierge support can begin with an idea, outline, partial draft, complete manuscript, or book already in production.

Is this the same as ghostwriting?

No. Ghostwriting may be one part of the concierge plan, but the concierge service can also include story development, project management, editing coordination, production, publishing setup, and launch support.

Will you write the book yourself?

That depends on the agreed scope and availability. We may provide writing services, match the project with an appropriate ghostwriter, or manage a writer the author has already hired.

Can you manage providers I already work with?

Yes. We can coordinate with your existing ghostwriter, editor, cover designer, illustrator, formatter, personal assistant, publicist, or advertising manager.

How many hours will my project require?

That depends on the project’s current stage, complexity, timeline, and how much responsibility you want us to assume. After the initial consultation, we can recommend an estimated first phase or block of hours.

Will I be charged for emails and meetings?

Time spent completing project-related communication, meetings, planning, review, and coordination may count as working time. The specific billing process will be explained before the service begins.

Can you publish the book for me?

We can assist with or coordinate retailer setup and uploads as part of the agreed scope. However, the author remains responsible for reviewing and approving final files, metadata, pricing, and account decisions.

Do you work only with romance?

Romance is our specialty. We work across contemporary romance, dark romance, romantic suspense, small-town romance, sports romance, billionaire romance, Christian and clean romance, paranormal romance, fantasy romance, romantasy, why-choose, and related subgenres.

Is my project confidential?

Yes. Confidentiality and ownership terms will be included in the applicable service agreement. Additional NDAs may be used when needed.

Can I use the concierge service for only one stage?

Yes. You may hire us for a focused stage, such as managing a ghostwriter, coordinating an edit, preparing the launch, or organizing a delayed project.

Can I pause the project?

That may be possible depending on provider commitments, deadlines, and the terms of the project agreement. Third-party deposits and reserved service dates may be nonrefundable.

Start With the Support You Actually Need

You do not have to understand every stage of publishing before you begin.

You do not have to manage every provider alone.

And you do not have to turn a creative dream into a second full-time job just to see your name on the cover.

The Swoonworthy Author Concierge Service gives you informed, flexible, white-glove support built around your book and your goals—from the first idea to the final upload and everything between.

Swoonworthy Author Concierge Service

$100 per working hour

Customized support may include story development, plotting, ghostwriting coordination, editing management, cover and formatting coordination, publishing setup, review support, advertising preparation, launch planning, and full project organization.

Primary CTA: Request Concierge Support

Secondary CTA: Tell Us About Your Book

Third-party services and expenses are billed separately unless specifically included in a written custom proposal.

Request Concierge Support

From “I Want to Write a Book” to Published

You do not need to arrive with a polished manuscript, a finished outline, or a complete publishing plan.

We meet you at the stage you are in.

This is not a one-size-fits-all publishing package. It is customized support built around your project.

What Author Concierge Support Can Include

Story and Series Development

A successful release begins with a story that knows what it is, who it is for, and where it is going.

We can help shape the creative foundation before drafting begins or strengthen an existing project that has lost direction.

Support may include:

Concept and premise development
Romance subgenre and audience positioning
Trope and micro-trope planning
Character development
Goal, motivation, and conflict mapping
Romantic and emotional progression
Series concepts
Series bibles
Worldbuilding documents
Standalone, duet, trilogy, or interconnected-series planning
Book-by-book series arcs
Chapter-by-chapter plot development
Heat and intimacy pacing
Cliffhanger and HEA/HFN planning
Title and series-name development
Blurb and marketing-hook creation

Drafting and Ghostwriting Support

You may want help writing the book, but not every author needs the same kind of ghostwriting relationship.

Concierge support may include:

Helping determine the appropriate ghostwriting tier
Creating detailed ghostwriter briefs
Preparing outlines, character profiles, and story bibles
Helping select or match a ghostwriter
Reviewing writing samples
Coordinating drafting milestones
Managing author and ghostwriter communication
Tracking plot and series continuity
Reviewing completed sections for alignment
Organizing feedback and revision requests
Helping the author personalize a ghostwritten manuscript
Coordinating the manuscript’s next editing stage

Ghostwriting fees are separate unless specifically included in a custom proposal.

Editing and Revision Coordination

We can help create and coordinate the appropriate editorial path.

Support may include:

Manuscript readiness review
Recommending developmental, line, copy, specialty, or proofreading services
Editor matching
Preparing the manuscript for editing
Communicating goals and project concerns to the editor
Managing editorial timelines
Organizing comments, tracked files, and revision documents
Helping prioritize developmental revisions
Coordinating a Wordsmith Edit or Fusion Edit
Tracking continuity across multiple books
Maintaining style sheets and series reference materials
Reviewing revised files before the next editorial stage
Coordinating final proofreading after formatting

Editing fees are separate unless specifically included in your custom plan.

Cover Design, Formatting, and Production

A strong book package should communicate the correct genre, tone, heat level, and reader promise before anyone reads the first sentence.

We can help coordinate the visual and production process so your cover, interior, series branding, and sales materials work together.

Support may include:

Cover-market and genre research
Cover-design briefs
Reference-image and mood-board development
Communicating with cover designers
Reviewing concepts for market alignment
Tracking revisions and final files
Series-branding coordination
Typography and visual-consistency planning
eBook formatting coordination
Paperback and hardcover formatting coordination
Trim-size and edition planning
Front- and back-matter preparation
Final-file organization
Print-proof review coordination
eBook and print-file quality checks

Cover design, illustration, stock licensing, formatting, and printing costs are separate unless specifically included in a written quote.

Publishing and Retailer Setup

Retailer dashboards, metadata fields, ISBNs, categories, keywords, files, pricing, and publication dates can become overwhelming quickly—especially for a first release.

We can guide or assist with the practical steps needed to prepare the book for publication.

Support may include:

Publishing-account guidance
Imprint organization
ISBN planning
Book metadata preparation
Book-description preparation
Keyword and category research
Series-page planning
Retailer-link organization
Pricing strategy discussions
Preorder planning
Release-date planning
Upload coordination
Print-edition setup
Author-profile coordination
A+ Content planning
“Also By” and back-matter updates
Final launch-readiness checks

The author remains responsible for approving all files, metadata, pricing, and retailer decisions before publication.

Review, Launch, and Marketing Support

A finished book still needs a path to readers.

We can help build and coordinate a launch plan that fits your goals, budget, available audience, and release schedule.

Support may include:

ARC and review-copy strategy
Review Support coordination
Reader outreach planning
Launch-calendar development
Newsletter planning and copy
Social-media content planning
Promotional-copy creation
Blurb refinement
Marketing-hook development
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads ad coordination
Amazon advertising coordination
Advertising-asset preparation
A+ Content planning
Series read-through strategy
Backlist revival planning
Relaunch support
Post-launch review and next-step planning

Advertising spend, paid promotions, review-distribution fees, and separate advertising-management packages are not included in the hourly rate unless stated in writing.

Project Management and Organization

Sometimes the most valuable support is having one person who knows what is happening, what needs to happen next, and who is responsible for doing it.

We can act as the central point of organization for your project.

Project-management support may include:

Master project timeline
Milestone planning
Deadline tracking
Service-provider coordination
File and folder organization
Naming and version-control systems
Meeting notes
Progress summaries
Task lists
Priority setting
Budget tracking
Approval tracking
Follow-up communication
Launch-readiness checklists
Series-continuity tracking
Managing handoffs between writers, editors, designers, and formatters

Who This Service Is For

The Swoonworthy Author Concierge Service may be a strong fit when:

You have always wanted to write a book but do not know where to begin.
You have a strong idea but need help turning it into a complete publishing plan.
You are hiring a ghostwriter and need someone to oversee the project.
You have a manuscript but are unsure which editing or production steps come next.
You are a busy author who cannot personally coordinate every provider and deadline.
You are building a new pen name or romance brand.
You are publishing your first book and want knowledgeable guidance.
You are managing a series with multiple overlapping projects.
You want one central contact who understands the full project.
You need help recovering a delayed, disorganized, or stalled release.
You are a public figure, professional, or private client publishing discreetly.
You want to remain involved creatively without handling every logistical detail.

How Concierge Support Works

Step One: Project Consultation

We begin by discussing:

Your book or series concept
The current condition of the project
What has already been completed
What still needs to be done
Your target audience and romance subgenre
Your desired release timeline
Your available budget
Your level of publishing experience
How involved you want to remain
Which responsibilities you want us to manage

This conversation helps us determine whether hourly concierge support is the best fit and what the initial priorities should be.

Step Two: Custom Project Plan

Once we understand the project, we create a customized plan that may include:

Recommended services
Suggested order of work
Immediate priorities
Estimated working hours
Third-party services that may be required
Tentative milestones and deadlines
Author responsibilities
Indie Story Studio responsibilities

Large projects may be divided into phases so you can approve the scope and budget before moving into the next stage.

Step Three: Active Support

Concierge work is billed at $100 per working hour, and the billing does not start until Step Three.

Working time may include:

Meetings and consultations
Story development
Research
Document creation
File review
Feedback preparation
Service-provider communication
Scheduling
Project management
Publishing setup
Marketing preparation
Troubleshooting
Other tasks included in the agreed scope

We track the work performed and communicate when the project is approaching an agreed budget or hour threshold.

Step Four: Handoffs, Approvals, and Release

As the project moves forward, we manage the handoffs between stages and providers. You remain involved in all major creative and financial decisions.

No manuscript, cover, blurb, metadata, pricing choice, or publication file is considered final without author approval.

Pricing and Additional Costs

Concierge Rate

$100 per working hour

The hourly rate covers the time Indie Story Studio spends performing agreed-upon concierge work.

Before beginning a large or ongoing project, we may recommend:

An initial block of hours
A weekly or monthly hour limit
A phased project estimate
A custom package combining concierge work with other services

Costs Not Included Automatically

Unless specifically listed in a custom proposal, the hourly concierge rate does not include:

Ghostwriting fees
Developmental editing
Line editing
Copyediting
Proofreading
Cover design
Illustration
Stock photography or licensing
Formatting
ISBN purchases
Printing or author copies
Paid review-distribution services
Advertising-management packages
Advertising spend
Paid promotions
Software subscriptions
Retailer or distribution fees
Third-party service-provider fees

We will not hire an outside provider or approve a third-party expense on your behalf without prior authorization.

What You Can Expect From Us

Clear Communication

You will know what stage the project is in, what decisions are needed, and what happens next.

Romance-Specialized Experience

Our work is built around romance reader expectations, including trope delivery, emotional payoff, heat positioning, HEA/HFN expectations, series read-through, and market presentation.

Practical Guidance

We do not rely on gimmicks, vague promises, or one-size-fits-all publishing formulas. Recommendations are based on the specific project, audience, goals, and budget.

Respect for Your Voice

Confidentiality

Client identities, pen names, manuscripts, and project details are treated as confidential.

Honest Expectations

We will tell you when a project needs more work, when a timeline is unrealistic, when an asset may hurt conversion, or when a service is unlikely to provide enough value to justify the cost.

Rights, Privacy, and Creative Control

Your story remains yours.

You retain ownership of your intellectual property.
Work-for-hire and ghostwriting arrangements should be governed by written agreements.
You retain final approval over creative and publishing decisions.
We do not publicly disclose client names, pen names, projects, or private materials without permission.
No Indie Story Studio credit is required unless otherwise agreed.
We may recommend sensitivity, authenticity, legal, or subject-matter review when appropriate.
Clients are responsible for confirming that they have the right to use all materials they provide.

What We Cannot Guarantee

We can help you create a stronger book, a clearer process, and a more organized release. We cannot promise a specific commercial outcome.

Indie Story Studio does not guarantee:

Bestseller status
A particular retailer rank
A specific number of sales
A specific amount of income
A certain number or rating of reviews
Advertising profitability
Retailer approval
Platform availability
Media coverage
Viral attention
That every third-party provider will meet every projected deadline
That a release will be completely free of unexpected changes or delays

What we do provide is experienced support, careful coordination, clear communication, and a practical plan designed to move the book toward publication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a finished manuscript?

No. Concierge support can begin with an idea, outline, partial draft, complete manuscript, or book already in production.

Is this the same as ghostwriting?

Will you write the book yourself?

That depends on the agreed scope and availability. We may provide writing services, match the project with an appropriate ghostwriter, or manage a writer the author has already hired.

Can you manage providers I already work with?

Yes. We can coordinate with your existing ghostwriter, editor, cover designer, illustrator, formatter, personal assistant, publicist, or advertising manager.

How many hours will my project require?

Will I be charged for emails and meetings?

Time spent completing project-related communication, meetings, planning, review, and coordination may count as working time. The specific billing process will be explained before the service begins.

Can you publish the book for me?

Do you work only with romance?

Is my project confidential?

Yes. Confidentiality and ownership terms will be included in the applicable service agreement. Additional NDAs may be used when needed.

Can I use the concierge service for only one stage?

Yes. You may hire us for a focused stage, such as managing a ghostwriter, coordinating an edit, preparing the launch, or organizing a delayed project.

Can I pause the project?

That may be possible depending on provider commitments, deadlines, and the terms of the project agreement. Third-party deposits and reserved service dates may be nonrefundable.

Start With the Support You Actually Need

You do not have to understand every stage of publishing before you begin.

You do not have to manage every provider alone.

And you do not have to turn a creative dream into a second full-time job just to see your name on the cover.

The Swoonworthy Author Concierge Service gives you informed, flexible, white-glove support built around your book and your goals—from the first idea to the final upload and everything between.

Third-party services and expenses are billed separately unless specifically included in a written custom proposal.

Request Concierge Support