Double J Press offers editorial and publishing services for authors looking to self-publish their work. We specialize in fiction but are open to other projects.
Just released: Distant Thunder by Barbara Lamacchia
Distant Thunder is the continuing story of a contemporary American family first introduced in Among the Missing. The Kerr siblings are adjusting to their mother’s dementia and the changes it has brought to their family. The eldest son, Pup, is pursuing his political ambitions. The novel’s protagonist, Dan “Chip” Kerr, finds himself torn between family loyalty and professional ethics in his role as Editor in Chief for the local newspaper. In his search for answers to the current stresses and turmoil in his life, Dan turns to a childhood diary for comfort and answers.
Award Winning Young Adult Fiction
Sweepings of the Street by Amanda Denney is available in paperback and ebook editions. This moving coming-of-age story follows twelve-year-old Sarah Lee. After the bleak spring of 1816 yields meager crops, Sarah’s family flees its home in the English countryside to labor at a textile factory in newly industrial London. A factory accident several months later leaves Sarah’s father out of work and her family desperate for money. Despite the worries of her older brother Thomas, Sarah disguises herself and ventures into a dangerous new job.
A bit of escapist fiction set in Down East Maine, From Away, blends a love story with a touch of mystery, adventure, and a healthy dash of magical realism.
Green Grass is a novella that explores the topics of human trafficking and redemption as well as love.
Double J Press is an independent publishing company that helps self-publishing authors bring their manuscripts to market. Publisher, Jessica Meltzer is an author and former journalist who also has experience in publishing, healthcare, and the wellness industry. She knows the joy of seeing a dream come true and wants to share that with other authors.
You keep all the rights to your work and finished product. If you opt to use my publishing services, Double J Press is the imprint used for your work, but all revenues will remain yours. We will set you up with your own accounts with Ingramspark (print-on-demand distributor of print and electronic books) and/or Amazon, so you have full control over your marketing and revenue.
Authors can pick the services they need.
Full-service publishing includes cover design, formatting, copyediting, and things like obtaining your copyright. A fee of $1000 covers fees from third vendors. My hourly rate is $50 for all other services (including editorial work and the behind-the-scenes work required to bring your work to publication. For an average novel, this is generally between 35 – 45 hours.
For books that have more complicated formatting (cookbooks and photo/illustration-heavy works), the flat fee may need to be adjusted. A price will be negotiated with the author before any work begins and before any contract is signed.
Editorial services include copyediting, proofreading, and some developmental editing should you require it. This work is charged by the hour.
I work with a cover design company and a formatting company. If you’re looking for help with only these two things, my fee is $500 plus the costs charged for your cover and formatting. Formatting costs are dependent on your word count and any illustrations or photographs inside your book. I am happy to provide a quote for your specific project.