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"It has indeed been a pleasant and a learning experience dealing with the knowledgeable professionals at American Book Publishing. Beginning with the well-versed editor of my manuscript, who steadily stayed on top of reviewing, editing, and making meaningful suggestions, to the talented Design Department artists who handily came up with a very appropriate and visually pleasing cover for my book, I have been impressed by the quality of work and personal attention given to me and to the project. Other divisions have also been equally helpful. I have therefore nothing but appreciation for the work that has been done by the professionals at American Book Publishing." —Bruce Kermane, Author of Certain Frames of Mind |
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“My editor was a delight to work with and her editing was always of the highest standard. In short, I could not have asked for a better editor. The cover looks great! Thank you so much for all your efforts.” —Judy Calheiros, Author of Virtual Love |
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“My compliments to everyone involved. The cover looks fantastic! I think the creative artist person(s) has done his or her best to give this book its best chance for success.” —William Jones, Author of A Journey from Manager to Leader |
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"Working with the staff of American Book Publishing conjoured up memories of being on a team project in college with people you really like. The difference is that with today's technology all of it was accomplished without ever physically meeting any of them. I felt like the level of support during the editing process was great - whether it was grammar, style, or effectiveness - the emphasis was on quality, not speed. That really hit home with me personally. I can honestly say that the cover development support was equally strong.
I hope to learn much during the marketing phase and dream of writing another book soon. Most of all I am thankful to ABP for helping me capture my memories of my daughter in a way that can be shared with many others for a long time." —Jim Alexander, Author of Riding with Miss Lindsey |
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“I love it! Pass it on! My first response was "Oh my God!" Thank you! Please let your staff and all who are involved know how greatly pleased I am and believe me that is no small feat. I have found American Book Publishing staff to be a blessing through this whole process.” —Stephanie Sanford, Author of Hope
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“I received the book cover, printed it, (slept with it for a day or two - haha) and have viewed it constantly since I got it. I had to "sleep on it" so to speak, just because it was a gear change for me in that I didn't know what to expect. I like it and everyone else in the family and close circle of friends seem to. And, since I've never marketed a book before, I'm trusting the experts here. Please let the designers know that they did a great - terrific - job! I think they captured the colors of that Border Country perfectly. I love the guns and the background. The fence was ideal. I look forward to working with all of you again really soon, hopefully, on the sequel to Border Legends.” —Delois Rosser, Author of Border Legends |
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"My editor, Bonnie, was meticulous in her attention to all details, and she asked me pertinent questions about content as well. She responded immediately to all of my inquiries and was helpful beyond the normal responsibilities of an editor, such as sharing with me the task of translating my photo layouts into the requisite computer program (no easy task). She deserves an A+."
About design, "Jana and I collaborated on the front cover, and I am very pleased with the outcome." —Margaret Finch, Author of The Leonardo Code
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“I have enjoyed the editing process so far. I have established a very good relationship with my editor and she has quickly adjusted to me and my writing style and intent. She quickly made me feel comfortable and gave me a deep sense of trust in her recommendations. I have completed two additional novels already and I plan to request her help with those as well. One more thing that I wanted to add about my editor is that is that she was very prompt. If she gave me a time when she would be back with me...she kept her word.” —Dave Cain, Author of Know Ye Not This Parable |
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"I found the editing process to be several things; a learning experience, an open dialogue and debate, and humbling. My editor showed me new ways to look at my work, and for that I thank her. Our electronic discussions and debates over segments of the story eventually led to a better story, and for that I thank her. But by far the best part of the editing experience was when I overcame my own stubbornness about my storyline. Thank you, Tracy.
The design of the cover was a quick and easy process with terrific results. The design people were very enjoyable to work with. Production of the final pdf was practically flawless." —Jeff Testin, Author of T'Top
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"American Book Publishing has worked with me every step of the way in preparing, editing and designing my book. With each step we take in the process, I have moved closer to my dream of becoming a published author. I know that everyone is a writer, but select few of us are authors. American Book Publishing, and their dedicated staff of professionals have helped me to realize my goal of moving from writer to author. As my book prepares to go to print, the marketing department is working with me on the strategies for maximizing sales. From choosing the best cover design, to finding the right avenues for marketing, I am confident that the offerings that have been provided to me by American Book Publishing will help get my words out to a broader, buying public. I have already started on my next book, and I will be happy to submit it to American Book Publishing to publish it as well." —Howard J. Poppel, Author of How to Travel for Next to Nothing |
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"Through the years, there have been tens of thousands of books written that no one ever read. It's not that these books weren't worthy of being published, the problem is that there was no support network in place to take the work from a dream to a reality. Absent a team of people working together, the task of writing, designing, publishing and marketing a book would be all but impossible.
Working with the professionals at American Book Publishing for the last year has been a real education. Through their efforts, the process of editing, design and layout has been made easy. I never expected to have the amount of input and control that they gave me. They worked hand in hand with me all the while being patient and understanding. They answered every one of my questions and really took their time to make certain that I was comfortable with every decision that was made. The job of writing a book is huge, the job of bringing it to press is even more involved. Working with a team like the folks at American Book Publishing is the way to leverage experience, reduce anxiety and create an end product that you will be proud of. If you are focused on producing a book that is a commercial success, then you need American Book Publishing to give you the advantage." —Michael McFeeley Author of Common Sense Management
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“I cease this opportunity to thank all American Book Publishing Staff for their contribution during this long period of working on my book A Hero's Journey, putting in all their skills and talents toward one target, of making A Hero's Journey one of the very interesting books in the history.
From the Directors, for believing in me and building up a strong relationship based on trust, I truly speak loud and say that you are the people to relay in to, and then I understand the principle that nothing is impossible as we still living. The way you care and handle matters is like that of a mother with her child.
I also want to thank my editor for being so patient with me and always making very good judgments on each sentence and paragraph in the book. The same applies to the designers; people who wanted to hear my opinion first before they decide what to do. And I'm so convinced that everything is falling in place as we are moving forward with publishing and marketing of the book.” —Eric Bishale, Author of A Hero's Journey
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As a first time author, I couldn’t have found a better publisher than American Book Publishing. My editor, Amie, has been tremendously helpful, as well as knowledgeable and intuitive. She is amazing! The book cover design is exactly what I had in mind and captures well the overall feeling of the story.
Each member of the staff with whom I have been in contact has been pleasant and accommodating. I especially appreciate the amount of input I have been allowed regarding the design and release of my book, as I understand that, with other publishers, this is not always the case. I feel that the greatest pains have been taken by American Book Publishing to insure the success of my book. Thank you, American Book Publishing! –Nannette Kern, Author Of Come Autumn |
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“My name is Diane K. Chamberlain and I'm the author of "The Rainbow In The Storm: Finding Hope Where There Isn't Any" and I would like to thank American Book Publishing for the experience I received as a new author! Each new thing that I learned through American Book Publishing, from editing to this present moment in marketing the book has become new stepping stones in my life as an author.
I truly enjoyed Dawn as my editor. I felt that we were always on the same level, as we went through and edited the manuscript and her personality made the editing load seem lighter. Thank you so much Dawn! From there, Jana became my book cover designer. I thank her for her patience and understanding heart, as she helped me to find the right
design, that would allow the meaning behind the book to stand out! I also wanted to thank Jennifer, for her patience, as we needed to iron out a few things with the book, before going to the printer and for working directly with me, to help me resolve my dilemma. Everyone was great and this has become an experience that I never thought would happen in my lifetime. Everyone worked with me and my book, as though it was their own...thanks American Book Publishing! -Diane K. Chamberlain, Author Of The Rainbow In the Storm: Finding Hope Where There Isn’t Any |
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“During the course of writing my first book, The Next Right Thing, American Book Publishing assigned my editing services to Sheena. Sheena’s work was thorough, accurate, and timely. I can certify that Sheena proofread every line of my book and challenged me to be a better writer. I am very grateful for the skill and expertise that Sheena used to make my book into something far better than it originally was.” -Bill Russell, Author of The Next Right Thing |
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"I am very pleased with everybody that I have worked with in the last two months. Especially Allen (editor) Diane and Jana. I have enjoyed working with Jan on my book's promotion, she has been so helpful to me . I would work with American book again."—Colleen MacDuff Author of Through a Daughter's Eyes |
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"Editing with Sandy was great. She was patient and a good sounding board when I had questions. We were really able to polish the manuscript On the Rosary to a fine sheen together. I really enjoyed working with her.
I loved the design they made. It really captured the spirit of the manuscript, and was simply a pleasing design. Kudos to their aesthetic sense.
I know that working with Jan the second time (book marketing department) around was just as pleasing as the first time. She really tried to help me along.” —Greg Placencia Author of Old Wines in New Skins: On the Rosary And Thy Will Be Done |
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"It was a great pleasure to have Louise of American Book Publishing edit my book FAILED GRADE: The Corporatization and Decline of Higher Education in America. Louise did an outstanding job for American Book Publishing and me! She viewed her role not as one solely concerned with economy of language and appropriate grammar/punctuation but as a fully concerned and important participant in the message of the book and its potential reflection on American Book Publishing. In this regard, she challenged some of my assumptions and asked for their justification. She did this in a very open, direct and timely manner but certainly not an adversarial one. I greatly respected her opinions and judgment and can truthfully say that the book was very significantly improved because of her efforts under the aegis of American Book Publishing. Jana was in charge of the design of my book’s cover. I was clearly amazed with the artistic quality of the cover and the fact that she and her staff had truly captured the essence of my book’s message. The design group at American Book Publishing are very talented people. American Book Publishing is very fortunate to have such dedicated professionals working for it and I consider myself lucky that they became directly involved with my book." —Albert H. Soloway, Author of FAILED GRADE: The Corporatization and Decline of Higher Education in America |
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"I loved working with my American Book Publishing editor, Rivka- one of the most professional people I ever met in my life. My book's value has been increased a lot thanks to her editing job. The design for my book is PERFECT and I am very proud of the work that the American Book Publishing design department did for it...great experience I've had with American Book Publishing."—Shavkat Karimov, Author of Short Films Wanted |
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"I was a professional editor (Associated Press) for enough years to recognize a good, objective news editor when I work with one. For that reason I was initially apprehensive about the editorial expertise of anyone assigned to work with me on something as subjective as fiction. Would they know what they're doing? Would they be confrontational and obstinate? Would they communicate well? Could they rationalize their instructions/suggestions? In short, would they be a heavy handed word butcher? Or would they be a real contributing co-worker any writer would welcome? The editor assigned to me (Lou) was a cut well above the ordinary. She has been thoroughly professional and knowledgeable in her approach to shaping and directing the flow of my book. I trusted her right away and never regretted it; never once found fault with her work or the manner in which she performed it. Everything she did had a reason- a good reason. The cover designer is a blessing. They obviously understood the mood I felt the cover should convey to properly represent the book. When I first saw the cover of Postoffice Street I was stunned.
I'm glad I was alone with my first impressions, my feelings of how beautifully crafted was the cover. Literally, everyone who has seen it has first expressed to me the beauty and drama of the cover -- truly an art work! If, indeed, a book may be judged by its cover then I am already in the winner's circle thanks to the talent of this remarkable designer." —Jim Brigance, Author of Postoffice Street
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"The service that I received so far has been terrific! Every time that I contacted American Book they were responsive to my queries."—Maureen O'Sullivan Weeks, Author of The Edge of Regret |
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"I was very fortunate to have Allan as my editor. He was fair, objective, and non-dogmatic in handling my manuscript, and made excellent suggestions to improve the writing. We both wanted to work on the manuscript intensely but efficiently. He checked his e-mail night and day, and I did the same. We finished the editing in a matter of a few weeks. He also told me every step of the way what would happen next. I appreciate Allan's meticulous work and his professionalism very much.
Design services: Jana's coordination of the work on my cover was exemplary. I was pleased by the way she helped me approach the design of the cover and show her what I wanted. By the time Chris Krupinski's preliminary sketches came through, it was easy for me to decide on one. The final cover really does capture the setting and emotional tone of the novel, through its masterful use of design, color, and even fonts. I've looked at a lot of book covers and many are poorly illustrated and often unrelated to the book's content. I'll be proud to market my beautiful book. I've visited a bookstore web site and everything looks very attractive. I'm working on the business plan right now and will send it to Jan (in the Book Marketing Department) as soon as I can. Thanks again for graciously allowing me to resubmit my manuscript in January, and then notifying me in the nicest and most exciting of terms that it was accepted. I'm very happy to be working with American Book Publishing."—Marilyn M. Fisher, Author of The Case of the Three Dead Horses
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"In the editing, production, design and production process I have learned many things. I am reminded that my book deals with the learning process, and motivational methods to this learning process. I have had opportunities during this process with American Book Publishing to utilize subtitles, wording and paragraph arrangements to help organize the various paths and routes we follow on our learning journey. I have had learners reveal to me that during their learning process, to see if they agree or disagree with my book, have found and explained to me many times, that during this process they were motivated to look things up, research, study and investigate. In this process they discovered many other things during this process of learning that they did not previously know or understand. They were motivated to find ... and thusly learn in the process. Once again I am reminded that my book is designed to motivate one to the learning process... My second learning guide is soon to come!" —Patrick A. Bruner, Author of Road Trip The Practical Art of Christian Growth |
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"The overall quality of service was excellent. The people with whom I interacted were great to work with and became personal friends." —Steve & Reed B. Jacob, Authors of Creation Guild: The Last Apprentice |
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"The people at American Book Publishing have made each step of getting my first novel to market a pleasant task...Each individual was helpful, friendly and professional in every sense. The people who were responsible for designing the cover asked for my input and preferences. I was thrilled with the cover’s design when it was sent to me for approval.
It fit the story of the novel like a masterfully designed garment and exceeded my expectations. My experiences with the people in production and marketing have also been most pleasing. The information they gave me was always helpful.
Their replies to my questions were always prompt. It has been a pleasure to work with each staff member of American Book Publishing who was involved with my manuscript. "—Werner Manke, Author of Secrets of Hawking Manor |
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