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M a k e a n a p p o i n t m e n t S t e p h a n i e L a r k i n . a s . m e welcome! T O T H E B E G I N N I N G O F A N E W D A Y

Perhaps you're looking for an effective way to build credibility in your field and grow your business to a new level . . .

Maybe you've felt a book inside you for years, and even shoved some notes into a drawer for "someday" . . .

Or possibly you're driven to write a book to help others F a c e b o o k . c o m / R e d P e n g u i n B o o k s —even people you've never met—to find clarity and cohesion in their lives.

There are as many reasons to write a book as there are I n s t a g r a m . c o m / S t e p h a n i e . R e d P e n g u i n B o o k s books to be written, and your reason, your goal and your dreams are the right reason to write your book.

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meet the team T H E " P E N G U I N - E T T E S " W H O M A K E T H E M A G I C H A P P E N

S T E P H A N I E M A U R E E N C H R I S The "head penguin" who is We'd be broke without Maureen, How many people are lucky fortunate enough to be who is in charge of billing and enough to work with their mom? surrounded by a fabulous team bookkeeping. Maureen also My mom can code in HTML, everyday, so that she can focus wrestles daily with Wordpress converts files with a single touch, on important things, like and Microsoft to make our and keep our Facebook pages champagne toasts to celebrate clients shine—both on screen current . . . my mom ROCKS! new books. and off screen.

D E N I S E J A N E T

Whether we need a book I may have acquired Janet as promotion blasted out to my sister-in-law by chance of thousands or just a few more marrying her brother years book reviews on Amazon, ago, but I struck gold with a Denise seems to know warm, brilliant and eagle- everyone who is everyone eyed editor for our book who loves to read. projects.

... plus a host of talented professionals working with us on our book projects.

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We have celebrated ...

A book published each week in 2020

Four #1 Amazon "New Releases" this year

Book sizes ranging from short—but sweet—children's books to 1600+ page law journals

Three book awards so far in 2020

Hundreds of hours of audiobooks and podcasts released

Over 150 authors promoted in 60 episodes of "Between the Covers TV"

Authors ranging in age from 20 to 92 years old

Red Penguin Books and our authors have been featured in Newsday, the Long Island Herald, WPIX News, the Queens Tribune, CNN, Women's World Magazine, BOLD Magazine, and podcasts and local media too numerous to mention.

Books published in digital, print and audio formats and available on Amazon, Barnes n Noble, Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Kobo, Walmart, and bookstores throughout the world.

R E D P E N G U I N B O O K S . C O M • W E L C O M E G U I D E Meet Some Of Our Authors M A R K L O R D - A U T H O R O F " T H E T H E A T E R A N D I "

Unlike many people, writing a book This is due in large part to my collaborative partner, my publisher Stephanie was never a bucket list item for me, Sands Larkin, who runs Red Penguin Books, and who was there from beginning but recently completing one and to successful conclusion, leading the way for this first-timer, and keeping me seeing it reach publication has truly calm and on track throughout. been one of the most rewarding It all came about quite by chance: weekly questions about one of my favorite experiences of my life. topics--the theater--on my Facebook page led a couple of my friends to suggest that I might compile the discussions that ensued into some sort of book. Jokingly, I agreed it was a good idea, saying all I needed was a publisher! Lo and behold, Stephanie reached out to me and within about six months, my book, "The Theater and I," hit number one among new releases on Amazon's bestseller list! The entire experience of working on the book with Stephanie has been a pleasure, from beginning to end. We've already started talking about another one and I just might take a second plunge.

– M A R K L O R D

J U A N I T A S I M P S O N , A U T H O R O F “ L O V E Y O U M O R E ”

I lost my soulmate a little over a year ago. At one point I thought I was suicidal, however, writing the book “Love You More”, helped me through the tears. Writing was healing for me. Love You More is a love story of two young people who never gave up…Now that my husband has gone to be with God, I have to continue to not give up for my children and grandchildren! Thank you Stephanie for assisting me during this journey and continuing to coach me to finish!!

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She was more than a publisher, she was a book coach! She commented on my writing, suggested where I needed "more", and questioned my writing when I needed a fuller explanation.

I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to write a book. I am sure I will ask her to work with me on my next publication.

– L I N D A S P R I N G E R

I knew the moment I met publisher Stephanie Larkin, Red Penguin Books, that she would be able to help me complete my book, There's Always Hope. And she did!

R . K . M U L L I N S , A U T H O R O F “ T I M E F O R A S E R I A L K I L L E R ”

Three months ago I would not have even had thought, I would be part of the Red Penguin Books stable of authors.I contacted Stephanie looking for marketing help on my first published book. Somehow someway she saw something in me. She didn’t have to talk to me and offer advice, but she did.Then she invited me to be a guest speaker on her show “Between the Covers”. I wasn’t even one of her authors. This blew my away.

When things started falling apart with the publishing company I was with. I pulled my book from print and halted any further business with them. I told Stephanie what all was going and she took me in under her flipper, pun intended.

If not for the careful guidance and friendship of Stephanie Sands Larkin and Red Penguin Books, My book would still be a mess.

Stephanie and her team have my gratitude and loyalty.Kind regards

R. K. Mullins

R E D P E N G U I N B O O K S . C O M • W E L C O M E G U I D E Meet Some Of OurAuthors

D O N N A C A R I E L L O - A U T H O R O F " A M B A S S A D O R S O F H O P E " Your planning strategy to set the book launch celebration date first was a huge reason for my success. This motivated and impacted me to move forward everyday. When we set the timeline with daily and weekly accountability goals gave me the momentum needed as we walked hand in hand through the final stages of Publication. I believe your Communication style is an innate talent and your Adaptability to walk anyone through this organic process. Ultimately you were a gift Thank you Stephanie for your constant, to me. You propelled me to the finish line...WE DID Consistent and committed support to bring IT! Let’s continue to Help One Person every day while my vision to publish the “Ambassadors of Sparking the HOPE Movement. HOPE” book to life.

B O B V E R N E U I L L E , A U T H O R O F “ O N E T H O U S A N D D A Y S ” For two years, I collected memories and wrote stories, and in December of 2018 I attended a presentation where the head Penguin from Red Penguin Books was speaking. Stephanie was informative, motivated, heartfelt and inspiring. Trusting my initial instinct I made an appointment with Stephanie. I sent my 130,000 word manuscript to her and we met at a dinner a few days later. Stephanie had read the entire document. I was amazed. She had many positive things to say but also challenged me on some of my foolery. “I’m sorry Bob but I just can’t imagine your characters or anyone else having that conversation while walking in the woods.” She was one hundred percent on target. I was trying to quantify something that should have been more organic. We met by phone weekly and after that with an occasional in person meeting. In a few short months my writing became tighter. Under her tutelage I honed my work and by the time we reached the hard edit stage I culled over forty thousand words and my story said more with less. Stephanie was an amazing guide through the editing, formatting, cover design all leading to a day eight months later when my book “One Thousand Days-Northern Vermont 1970’s” was published. Thank you Red Penguin Books and especially Stephanie for your steadfast support and incredibly motivated personality.

R E D P E N G U I N B O O K S . C O M • W E L C O M E G U I D E Read on to learn how YOU can become a part of the Red Penguin Books Family

R E D P E N G U I N B O O K S . C O M • W E L C O M E G U I D E S E R V I C E S Publishing package options A L L P A C K A G E S I N C L U D E O U R S P E C I A L B O O K L A U N C H M A R K E T I N G P A C K A G E

S I L V E R G O L D You WROTE a book You WANT TO write a book

Interior and cover layout (digital and print Interior and cover layout(digital and print formats). format).

ISBN numbers with copyright assigned to the ISBN numbers with copyright assigned to the author. author.

Publication worldwide to major online retailers and Publication worldwide to major online retailers bookstores. and bookstores. Detailed copy editing for up to 60,000 words. Detailed copy editing for up to 60,000 words.

Goal setting and comprehensive organizing of your book during a 2+ hour initial set-up meeting .

Individual coaching - at least 10+ hours - and ongoing advisement during the development of the book through our shared file system and weekly check-ins.

If you have a manuscript or computer files, you If you have a desire to write a book, we can get you from the can be published and celebrating in just 2 months. idea to finished product in just 4-6 months. $3,000 $4,800

R E D P E N G U I N B O O K S . C O M • W E L C O M E G U I D E S E R V I C E S BOOK LAUNCH MARKETING PACKAGE

Since writing your book is only ½ of the picture, ALL packages include our special BOOK LAUNCH MARKETING package, including:

Creation of a custom webpage to feature and sell your book.

Business cards and bookmarks to distribute to prospective readers.

Amazon algorithm optimization for prominent placement on Amazon and the web.

10 book reviews to get your book noticed on Amazon and Goodreads.

Development of a full color digital/print-ready media kit, including digital download links for the author's use.

Online promotions to thousands of prospective readers—publish with POWER!

“New Release” announcements and Media Appearance to launch your book.

If desired, packages are available without the book launch marketing package as well with a reduction of $1150.

R E D P E N G U I N B O O K S . C O M • W E L C O M E G U I D E S E R V I C E S Additional options

A U D I O B O O K S C H I L D R E N ' S P O D C A S T S A great way to build and connect The fastest growing B O O K S / P I C T U R E with segment of the publishing B O O K S your audience landscape! If your story is completed but you will need an Initial set-up includes a podcast Professional narration by one illustrator for the pictures planning meeting, podcast cover of our voice actors, or you and a book layout artist for creating, and episode opening and may opt to voice your the text, you’re in luck, as closing. audiobook yourself our artists are ready to get 3 preliminary episodes are recorded started on your book. Fully edited audio files to so that your podcast is launched with industry standards a backlist Pricing will generally range Your podcast will be available at all from $700-$3500, Worldwide publication and major podcast distributors, including depending upon the distribution—including iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and other number of pages and Amazon, Audible, Google Play, podcast distributors. complexity of the desired Kobo and Apple illustrations. Your podcast will have its own As podcasts are booming in webpage with embedded audio popularity and we would like to If you will be using your player at Red Penguin Productions, so attract as wide an audience own illustrator, pricing is as that podcast episodes can easily be as possible, your audiobook for standard books listed linked and shared. A podcast- will also be released as a above. streaming audio player can also be weekly podcast. embedded into your own website if desired.

Base charge of $450 Initial set-up, including cover for the first 10,000 graphics, show opener/closer words, and $30 per and 3 episodes: $550 1,000 words above Nominal monthly fee for the first 10,000 words. weekly episodes: $200

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Additional Services E X T R A S E R V I C E S A N D H E L P F U L A D D - O N S

Typing Author Websites

Websites Designed with Authors in Mind. If your book is handwritten, never Just $30 per month with a $199 set-up fee fear! Red Penguin Books has or $25 a month if paid in full professional typists on staff ready so $599 upfront or $199 plus $30 per month. to get your book from ink-on- paper to text-on-screen . . . and If you would like an eCommerce set-up – so that you can process orders and credit card finally between the covers of your payments directly on your site!— the one- new book! time set-up charge is just $299.

Visit RedPenguinAuthors.com Just $0.03 per word for details

Video Book Trailer Ghost Writing

From personal memories to A video book trailer is a great corporate manuals, have our team addition to your Amazon page and write your book for you. Pricing will author website, as well as a include one-on-one meetings with memorable way to plug your book on the author (in person, video and/or social media. phone, depending upon availability) for personal projects, as well as Trailers can include text, images, research and citations for business video clips and music, and can tell— and sell!—your story to potential projects. readers with style. Please call for custom pricing $200 and up

R E D P E N G U I N B O O K S . C O M • W E L C O M E G U I D E P R O C E S S project checklist T H I N G S T O K N O W B E F O R E W E G E T S T A R T E D

Documents If you have a manuscript to submit, please send it as a Word Doc. While pictures may already be in place in the document, please send them along as JPGs as well, as the resolution must be better for print.

Payments Convenient monthly payment plans can be arranged so that you can get started on your book project in no time!

Publication Information You will fill out a Book Information Form, which includes decisions about book size, cover look (glossy/matte), print size, publication date and cover information (title, subtitle and author name). This sheet will also include your initial book request, with the number of paperback and hardcover books desired for launch.

Copywriting and Ownership We are very clear and simple on this subject—you wrote your book, you own your book! While Red Penguin Books will be noted as your proud publisher, all copyrights belong to the author. This is true even if you employ our ghostwriter services—you are the author. All future publication rights to print, digital, movie, TV, stage and foreign language adaptations belong to the author, and we are happy to defend your authorship rights to anyone who gives you any difficulty in this area.

Referrals We LOVE referrals, as our favorite people to work with are . . . the friends and family of our favorite people! If you are sending a referral our way, we would love to thank you with—what else—an Amazon gift card! And if you return for a second book project—and I certainly hope you do!—you will receive a 10% discount on your next book project.

R E D P E N G U I N B O O K S . C O M • W E L C O M E G U I D E From Start to Print!

Step 1 - Production Step 2 - Publication Copyediting of your manuscript - an Your book is published in Digital and Print editor examines and corrects your formats - in YOUR choice of sizes, paper manuscript for proper spelling, grammar, types, soft/hardcover and color options punctuation and sentence structure. Assignment of ISBN numbers with copyright Page layout - our designer develops page and ALL rights assigned to the author. options for you to review, including chapter headings, visual placement of Keyword and category search for images and typographical styles. appropriate placement of Amazon.

Cover design - our artists will resent Your book is published and submitted for options for you based upon YOUR inclusion with Amazon, Ingram Lightning vision, and tweak them until you are Sourse, Bowkers, Barnes 'n Noble, Kobo, completely satisfie Google Play, Apple Books and all major Nothing is published without YOUR online book retailers. approval!

Step 3 - Promotion

New Release” announcements and Media appearance to launch your book.

Creation of a custom webpage to feature and sell your book

Business cards and bookmarks to distribute to prospective readers

10 book reviews to get you noticed on Amazon and Goodreads

Development of a full color digital/print ready media kit, including complementary download links for the author's use

Online promotions to thousands of prospective readers—publish with POWER!

R E D P E N G U I N B O O K S . C O M • W E L C O M E G U I D E let's Get Started!

My goal is to make your goals a reality—from Call today and be start to print. Whether you have a manuscript ready to be formatted, laid out and published, published ... and or a myriad of ideas still running through your popping that head, I would be privileged to walk alongside you in this journey, celebrating your milestones champagne in and encouraging (heck, even nagging!) you celebration ... in no time! through the droughts. Perhaps you have no reams of paper (or even post-it notes!) and no thoughts buzzing Stephanie@RedPenguin around your brain—never fear! Whether you Books.com are seeking coaching and guidance to open the creative floodgates or a ghostwriter to hold the reigns, you've come to the right place. 516.448.4993

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