What kind of publisher is August Isley Books?

August Isley Books is a mission-driven hybrid publisher. We combine the creative partnership of traditional publishing with the flexibility and author ownership of self-publishing. You retain your rights, your royalties, and your voice, while we provide professional support to bring your book to life.

Do I keep the rights to my book?

Yes. You retain full ownership of your manuscript, your intellectual property, and your royalties. We are your publishing partner, not your rights holder.

How do I know which services I need?

You are never expected to figure that out alone. We can review your manuscript, goals, and timeline together and recommend a plan that fits your needs and budget.

Why do some services have flat rates while others have tiered pricing?

Flat rates work best for services that take a predictable amount of time, such as query letters, branding, website setup, or marketing materials. Editing and manuscript-dependent services vary widely based on word count, so tiered pricing ensures fairness and transparency.

Do you offer audiobook production?

Yes. We provide narration, editing, mastering, and production using the industry-standard per finished hour model. You receive a clear estimate before we begin.

Do I need a website to publish a book?

Technically no, but it is highly recommended. A website gives you a professional home base, a place to sell books, and a platform for future growth.

Ongoing Monthly SEO Support

US$400.00

Quantity

For authors who want ongoing support and steady growth.

Stay ahead of the curve with monthly SEO care. I’ll monitor your site, update keywords, optimize new posts, and keep your content aligned with current search trends so your visibility continues to grow over time.

Includes:

Monthly keyword updates
Optimization of new blog posts
Monitoring for broken links and technical issues
Quarterly homepage and metadata refresh
Priority support for SEO questions and strategy

Outcome: Consistent improvement, stable rankings, and peace of mind knowing someone is watching your SEO for you.

This price is per month. Adjust the duration quantity accordingly.

This is a Task That Requires Dashboard Access

🌟 What I Need From You Before We Begin

To make your SEO project smooth, efficient, and stress‑free, here’s everything I need from you before I start working on your site. This ensures I can complete your optimization quickly and accurately.

✔ 1. Website Login Access

Please create a user account for me with:

Administrator access (preferred), or
Editor access (if you’re only requesting content‑level services)

You can remove my access at any time once the project is complete.

✔ 2. A List of Your Top 5–10 Keywords or Topics

These don’t need to be perfect — just the themes you want to be known for.
Examples: “cozy mystery author,” “Christian devotionals,” “Florida history,” etc.

If you’re not sure, I can help you choose them.

✔ 3. Your Preferred Author Name and Tagline

I’ll use these when optimizing your homepage, metadata, and schema.

✔ 4. Any Pages You Want Prioritized

If there are specific pages you care about most — your homepage, a book page, or a blog post — let me know so I can focus on them first.

✔ 5. Your Website Goals

Tell me what matters most to you:

More newsletter signups
Better Google visibility
A cleaner, more organized site
Stronger branding
More traffic to your blog

Your goals shape the strategy.

✔ 6. Optional: Access to Google Search Console or Analytics

If you already have these set up, granting access helps me track improvements and identify opportunities.
If you don’t have them, I can help you set them up.

🌿 Once I Have Everything…

I’ll begin optimizing your site, keeping you updated at each major step. You’ll receive a clear summary of what was improved, why it matters, and how it supports your long‑term visibility.

Your website is about to become clearer, stronger, and more discoverable — and I’m honored to help you get there.