Our Services
Writing a book is one of the more challenging, long-term projects that you will undertake, but when done right, it is so vastly rewarding.
Every writer needs an honest reviewer, a seasoned editor and a steadfast cheerleader to give their book the rightful chance that it deserves.
Choose from one of our offerings and let us be the village to help you write your book.
Coaching
01.
CONNECT CALL
THIRTY MINUTES - Free
No matter which stage of authorhood you are in, let’s get on a call to discuss your book and see if we’re a good fit to work together. Before we speak you will have the option of filling out a short form about your current project. This will help us have a more informed first conversation.
02.
MAP YOUR BOOK
SIX WEEKS - SG$ 850
We will accelerate through the early stages of book planning - sort through your ideas, find the beating heart of your book and get you going with a clear outline, timeline and plan of action. At the end of six weeks, you will have a one-page snapshot of your whole book, the opening premise and an achievable blueprint of the book you have in your mind.
Includes –
- Three 60-minute video calls; one at the beginning, one at the end of three weeks and one at the end of six weeks.
- Weekly written submissions and detailed feedback over e-mail.
- Personalized timeline and goal setting.
- A coherent framework to kickstart and complete your first draft.
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This one exercise is the difference between writers who finish their first draft in time and those who run into walls at every turn.
03.
WRITE CLUB
3 MONTHS COMMITMENT - SG$ 750/month
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This package is for you if you are a writer who has
- a solid book foundation and need help to go from outline to finished manuscript
or
- written a few chapters but need some structural rethink to move forward
This customized coaching program will cater to your specific needs, writing goals and schedule. You will have two submission deadlines per month on which you will receive detailed feedback. In between we will meet twice a month to shape your book together, enhance your message and address any challenges you might be facing.
This package includes –
- Personalized, clear and flexible action plan at the beginning.
- Accountability through weekly e-mail/text check-ins.
- Bi-weekly written submissions and subsequent detailed feedback.
- 60-minute video call every fortnight.
- Pages reviewed before each session.
- Support emails to share inspiration and writing resources.
After the first three months, you can choose to extend the coaching service month on month.
'If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.'
- Toni Morrison
Editing
01.
FULL MANUSCRIPT EDIT
30,000 WORD MANUSCRIPT - STARTING AT SG$ 2200
This is the most comprehensive, shape-shifting and time-consuming service that we offer. This is developmental editing and line editing rolled into one. This is where your first complete draft goes through a rigorous cutting, cleaning, rebuilding, patching, top-to-bottom makeover. Expect tough questions and detailed notes on all the big-picture, major components of your book including form, structure, flow and logic. Also expect sentence level feedback on style, clarity and word choice on every page of your manuscript. This also includes a light-handed copy edit, so you end up with a clean and compelling manuscript.
We have limited availability for this service, so do get in touch well in advance to plan for it.
The final price will depend on your specific word count.
02.
COPY EDITING & PROOFREADING
30,000 WORD MANUSCRIPT - STARTING AT SG$ 800
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The price gets adjusted for your specific word count and the quality of the manuscript.
03.
BOOK PROPOSAL EDIT
FOUR WEEKS - SG$ 800
For non-fiction writers who want to go down the traditional publishing route, this is one of our most popular offerings. A book proposal is basically a business plan for your book and you don’t have to wait to finish your manuscript before sending these out. This is your shot at landing an agent or a publishing deal and we’ll make it shine.
A typical book proposal is somewhere between 30-70 double-spaced pages consisting of – a title page, a short summary of your book and central ideas, author bio and platform, proposed table of contents, chapter breakdown and summaries, target audience, analysis of current competition, marketing plan, project timeline and one or two sample chapters that reflect the book’s tone and quality. The key questions your proposal must answer is what about your book will hook your intended audience and why you are the best person to write it right now.
A great book needs a striking pitch, and this edit includes detailed feedback on all the essential ingredients that agents and publishers are looking for.
Includes -
- Two 60-minute video calls.
- Proposal review and customized pitch strategy.
- Line edits on every page.
- Regular e-mails covering questions and revisions.
04.
MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION
Starting at SG$ 200 for 5000 words
Written something that you're feeling unsure about? Let's have a look at it. Manuscript Evaluation is our most insightful preliminary service. It is designed to thoroughly dissect and examine your partial or complete draft to help you decide the best way forward. This service merges critical feedback on the overall structural integrity, flow and writing style, along with constructive guidance to optimize your manuscript’s potential.
The price gets adjusted for your specific word count.
'Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.'
– Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Publishing
BOOK DESIGN & AUTHOR PLATFORM
CUSTOM PRICING
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Tashi Press offers a hybrid publishing service which will to be tailored to your book. We work with a team of designers, typesetters and book marketers who are well versed with indie publishing and building your author platform.
You will have the final say in the design of your book. Additionally you will retain all rights to your book and keep all of the proceeds from your sales.
Book a free connect call to know more.