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Elaine Patterson
Attention Authors
Do you have books that you would like to sell online? Email me to ask about my book consignment plan.
Do you have a manuscript or a book idea? Contact me with details.
Works in Development
  • Screenplay based on Free To Stay
  • Book about Maryland Civil War Soldier who served in both Armies!
Help Needed
Can you help me locate obscure and out-of-print titles that help capture the essence of America's rich cultural heritage? Please call, write or email Maryland History Press with favorites that you would like to see made available for now and future generations.
Services
Publishing Services
A client may use several of my available services. I will:
  • Evaluate your project & make suggestions
  • Coach you through your project
  • Coordinate ISBN, copyright, barcode and other publishing requirements
  • Manage the bid process to approved printers
  • Schedule printing and follow through to completion
  • Meet mandatory deposit requirements with the Library of Congress and the U.S. Copyright Office
  • Sell your book on consignment
Ideas:
The publishing process can be daunting, but I can help you realize your potential as a published author. Some ideas to consider:
  • Your Genealogy
  • Your Family History
  • Your Memoirs
    • Life Lessons
    • Role Models in Your Life
    • Events That Shaped Your Life
  • Cookbooks of Favorite Family Recipes
  • Short Stories
  • Church or Town histories
  • Manuscripts
Editing & Proofreading Services
While copy editing does involve proofreading, copy editing goes much more in-depth. Why not free up your valuable time by outsourcing your editing and proofreading needs? A review of your project will reveal which process best fits your requirements and budget:
Proofreading:
  • Check grammar
  • Check spelling
  • Check punctuation
Editing:
  • Review and re-write sections
  • Check for consistency in spelling and style
  • Check for conciseness to make sure you get your point across
  • Check your sentence structure
  • Conduct research
  • Check your facts
Marketing Ideas:
  • Evaluate marketing materials for consistency and visual appeal
  • Suggest new marketing strategies
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