We created our self-publishing packages with one thing in mind: to give you the best value around. Even at our regular prices, we’re confident that with our high-value packages you’ll get more bang for your buck than anywhere else!

Now, just in time for Christmas, we’re offering our packages for even less. That’s right; our famous packages are on sale. Sign up now and you’ll receive more savings than ever–up to $1,000 (see chart below for details)! Consider it our Christmas gift to you…

Here’s why our self-publishing packages are the best:

In each one of our unique self-publishing packages (see chart below) we provide unparalleled mentoring from a bestselling author; custom front/back cover and custom interior design; unlimited image insertions; back cover summary polish; ISBN; barcode; global distribution; fast printing; complimentary proof copy; bookstore page; Twitter & Facebook advertising; one-on-one author support; book discount program; non-exclusive contract; no hidden fees; and high royalties. The majority of our packages also include e-book format and distribution; e-book marketing strategies consulting; author website; and press release development with distribution. The Gold, Diamond, and Platinum self-publishing packages provide authors with professional editing (i.e. proofreading) at hugely discounted rates. You can even publish an audiobook! There’s a full-color package for those who have a children’s book to publish. With MindStir by your side, self-publishing has never been easier!

Praise from one of our bestselling authors:

“After publishing three books with MindStir, there was never any question I’d call on them for my second series. Not only did they offer great service, and expert guidance before the release, but J.J. Hebert and his team were there after publication, helping me with critical details like timing the release for maximum impact, sharing tips on building a fan base, and giving advice on gaining exposure for my books. With MindStir, I got more than a publisher. I got a partner.” –Paula Wiseman, Amazon.com bestselling author & award-winning author

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Valuable Items	Starter $799 $699 Save $100	Pro $1,599 $1,399 Save $200	Gold $3,199 $2,899 Save $300	Diamond $6,999 $6,299 Save $700	Platinum $7,499 $6,499 Save $1,000	Children’s $999 $699 Save $300
Editorial (i.e. proofreading)	————	————				————
Custom Cover (Front & Back)
B&W Custom Interior						————
Mentoring from a Bestselling Author
Unlimited Image Insertions
Back Cover Summary Polish
Full-color Custom Interior	————	————	————	————	————
ISBN Assignment
Barcode
Library of Congress Control Number	DIY
U.S. Copyright Registration	DIY
Global Distribution
Author Sets Retail Price	————
Author Sets Wholesale Discount	————					————
Fast Book Printing
Complimentary Proof Copy
Free Copies	————	10	20	30	50	————
Dedicated bookstore page, plus advertising via Twitter & Facebook
One-on-one Author Support
Book Discount Program
Non-exclusive Contract
No Hidden Fees
Paperback Royalty	50%	60%	70%	70%	100%	50%
Paperback Return Program	————	————				————
E-Book Format and Distribution	————					————
E-Book Marketing Strategies Consulting	————					————
E-Book Royalty	————	60%	60%	80%	100%	————
Author Web Site	————					————
Press Release with Distribution	————					————
Professional Audio Book Production	————	————	————			————
Digital-only Distribution via iTunes, OverDrive.com, Audible.com and Other Sites	————	————	————			————
Audio Book Royalty – Up to 50%	————	————	————			————

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• On Writing by Stephen King
• Plot & Structure (Techniques And Exercises For Crafting A Plot That Grips Readers From Start To Finish) by James Scott Bell
• On Writing Well by William Zinsser
• Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg
• Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life by Terry Brooks
• Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott

Videos:

• Advice from Stephen King
• Michael Connelly: Tips for Young Writers
• Nicholas Sparks Shares Tips for Aspiring Writers
• John Irving: The Thrill of the Blank Page
• To Write or Rewrite – Anne Rice
• Taking Risks – Anne Rice
• Developing Plot – Anne Rice

Articles:

• Top 5 Writing Lessons from J.K. Rowling
• Is Caffeine a Writer’s Friend…or Enemy?
• The Formula for Conquering Writing Distractions
• 40+ Tips to Improve your Grammar and Punctuation
• 31 Ways to Find Inspiration for Your Writing
• 20 Creative Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block
• 11 Types of Bad Writing Advice
• 10 Rules for Writing Fiction
• 10 Things You Can Do to Help Your Writing Career Before You’re Published
• Top 5 Publishing Lessons
• If Writing is Not Just a Hobby, Write the Next Book

Websites/Blogs:

• National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
• How to Publish Books

Magazines:

• Writer’s Digest
• Poets & Writers
• The Writer Magazine

Quotes:

• “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” -Benjamin Franklin
• “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” -Ernest Hemmingway
• “You fail only if you stop writing.” -Ray Bradbury
• “Writing the last page of the first draft is the most enjoyable moment in writing. It’s one of the most enjoyable moments in life, period.” -Nicholas Sparks

Here at MindStir Media, we won’t help you self-publish and then leave you on your own. We’ll help you self-publish and then provide ongoing mentoring from bestselling author J. J. Hebert! Of course, we’ll list your book on the leading online retail sites such as Amazon.com, BN.com (Barnes & Noble), BooksAMillion.com (etc.); print each book according to customer demand; and send you a check each quarter for the books sold on those sites. That’s a given. But what sets us apart from other companies is our personal approach. You’ll receive the mentoring from a bestselling author, plus you’ll never be tossed around from one rep to another. You’ll deal with one highly responsive and knowledgeable rep, and we always respond within 24 hours during the weekdays. You won’t have to wait days for a direct response from us.

How important is personal service to you? If it’s VERY important to you, you’ve just found the right home for your book(s)! We look forward to working with you!

Please submit your info today and we’ll be in touch!

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Please submit your info below and we’ll be in touch!

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Queen Bertrada, King Charlemagne’s mother, banishes his first wife, sending Himiltrude and her son from the Frankish court in the early hours of a winter morning. As Himli travels to her new home, she aids in saving the life of Charlemagne’s future brother-in-law, Prince Adelchis, heir to the Lombard throne. Knowing she can never return home, the banished queen gathers her courage, re-defines her own strengths, and works to acquire the skills needed to over­see her manor and help it thrive. Months pass; Himli adjusts to changed circumstances; little Pippin thrives in his new home. Once again, Prince Adelchis’ soldiers seek her help. The prince is wounded and is sheltering in a cave some dis­tance from her manor. During his convalescence, Himli and Adelchis fall in love. There is much danger in their growing relationship — both for them and for little Pippin. Adelchis’ father, yearning to rule the Frankish realm himself, plots to attack King Charlemagne. Adelchis is unable to deflect his father’s ambitions. Charlemagne overcomes the Lombard king and holds him in a monastery for life. Prince Adelchis escapes by fleeing to far-off Constantinople. Must Himli, knowing nothing of Adelchis’ fate, accept a life of loneliness? Will little Pippin never have the father he deserves?

BUY NOW: Barnes & Noble | Amazon.com | Kindle | Nook | ePub (for Sony Reader, Kobo, etc.)

Historical Fiction | 240 pgs | At Last Communications, an author created imprint of MindStir Media | Return to bookstore

Author’s official website: www.darkagehero.com |  Blog: 8thcentmedqueen.wordpress.com

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Vibrant mixed media collage follows the growing cycle of three types of seeds – Corn, Beans and Squash – through the seasons from seed to soup.

BUY NOW: Amazon.com | Barnes & Noble | Indie Bookstores

Children’s Picture Book | ISBN: 978-0983677161 | 42 pages | Published 8/2011 | Click here to return to bookstore

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Edison the Firefly, an inventor sure to capture the hearts and minds of his readers, creatively presents science to children through exciting experiments and adventures. Edison’s unique friend Bell, also an inventor, breathes extra life into Edison’s fictional world, where kids everywhere will learn to love science. This multilingual edition contains English as its primary language, with Spanish and Portuguese translations throughout to introduce readers to different languages.

ENDORSEMENTS:

“Edison the Firefly is a delightful adventure of both fact and fiction surely to captivate readers of all ages. Being one of the key players in the original “It’s a Small World”, I know what people of all ages enjoy. This story was not only fun to read but educational as well.” —Joyce Carlson, Walt Disney Imagineering Show Designer and Disney Legend

“Edison the Firefly is a wonderful story. Very clever way of sharing the significance of such an important figure to children. The story will definitely captivate young audiences from the very beginning. By the end of the story they will be ready for Edison the Firefly’s next adventure…I am.” —K . Thomas, Walt Disney Imagineering Graphics Designer and Dad

BUY NOW: Amazon.com | Barnes & Noble | Indie Bookstores

Children’s Picture Book/Juvenile Fiction: Insects, Bugs, etc. | ISBN: 978-0-9819648-9-8 | 30 pages | Published October 2011
Click here to return to bookstore

Author’s official website: www.donnaraye.com

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Accomplished MMA fighter and award-winning writer Cameron Conaway presents in Caged the true story of a young man who overcomes a family background and his own inner torment by learning to channel his frustrations into the physical world of mixed martial arts fighting and the cerebral world of poetry and writing. It teaches the value of personal reflection, how life’s most painful moments can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of human nature, and just what is possible when optimism and determination combine to overcome tough odds. Caged shows how the pursuit of two seemingly disparate passions helped a struggling boy blossom into a simple man. The result is a literary and lyrical philosophical journey into the heart and mind of a modern-day warrior.

BUY NOW: Amazon.com | Barnes & Noble | Indie Bookstores | Kindle

Memoir/Mixed Martial Arts/Martial Arts | ISBN:978-0615521770 | 250 pages
Published 9/1/11 by Threed Press, an author created imprint of MindStir Media

Click here to return to bookstore

Author’s official website: www.cameronconaway.com

ENDORSEMENTS:

“I was inspired.”
-Ken Shamrock, UFC Hall of Famer

“Cameron Conaway’s fierce, fearless memoir offers a clear-eyed look at a brutal childhood, an
angry father, and a son’s gathering demons. In the end, though, the author carves his way
forward through an unlikely combination of mixed martial arts, poetry, and human connection.
This book never fails to surprise, and along the way Conaway gives voice and hope to all
young men who must learn to grow up and out of their fathers’ footsteps or risk falling into the
same hole.”
-Dinty W. Moore, author of Between Panic & Desire

“I couldn’t stop reading. Conaway’s writing style is as captivating as his story. He takes you
inside the heart, mind and soul of a fighter. He is the voice for all fighters that battle their
demons inside the cage.”
-Glen Cordoza, author for Victory Belt Publishing

“Poetical version of Jiu-Jitsu!”
-Saulo Ribeiro, World BJJ Champion, author of Jiu-Jitsu University

“Conaway presents us with a candid story of a never-give-up attitude and an appreciation of
life despite all of its challenges. His expressionism effectively details his endurance in battling
his demons through mixed martial arts and the human spirit. Caged shows us how something
many consider brutal can actually be a vehicle for achieving purpose and a better understanding
of ourselves.”
-Jim Arvanitis, Black Belt Magazine’s 2009 Instructor of the Year

“There are writers who have ideas, and there are those who have craft. Conaway is both.”
-Lisa Hickey, CEO of Good Men Media Inc.