Author Services
Publishing a book can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. Orchard Fire offers professional services to help you bring your work to life, from first idea to finished book, and beyond.
Writing Services (Ghostwriting and Short-Form Support)
Work with a professional, widely published writer to express your ideas with clarity, impact, and style.
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Ghostwriting and Co-Writing. Full book projects written in your voice, based on your expertise, interviews, and source materials. Especially suited for subject matter experts who want to share their knowledge without writing every word.
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Rewriting and Development. Transform notes or drafts into polished manuscripts ready for editing or publication.
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Short-Form Writing. Author bios, forewords, articles, and other materials that support your book and brand.
Author Coaching
One-on-one guidance to help you clarify your vision, stay motivated, and complete your manuscript. Ideal for first-time authors or anyone who wants structure and support through the writing process.
Manuscript Editing
Meticulous editing tailored to your goals, including:
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Developmental Editing. Big-picture structure, flow, and clarity.
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Copyediting. Sentence-level precision, grammar, and consistency.
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Proofreading. Final polish before publication.
Publishing Services
Professional solutions to prepare and publish your book:
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Cover and interior design
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ISBNs, barcodes, QR codes, and metadata
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Print production files
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Distribution through Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and independent printers for custom or higher-quality projects
Direct Sales
Sell books directly through Orchard Fire’s online store. This option gives you higher royalties, access to reader contact information, and opportunities for signed copies or special editions.
Photography
Author portraits, event photography, and book imagery that enhance your professional presence and help market your book.
The Orchard Fire Process
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Discovery. We define your goals, timeline, and publishing vision.
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Writing and Editing. Ghostwriting, coaching, or editing as needed.
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Design and Production. Professional cover and layout.
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Distribution. POD or independent printing + direct sales.
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Launch. Author photography, sales options, and basic marketing support.
Who We Work With
Our services are ideal for:
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Subject matter experts (nonprofit leaders, educators, consultants, musicians, chefs, other professionals) who want to share their knowledge in book form.
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Creative authors who need editorial, design, or publishing support.
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Organizations looking to publish guides, curricula, or thought-leadership works.