—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."

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—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 ABP 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 ABP 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 am very pleased with everybody that I have worked with in the last two months. Especially Allen McPherson (editor) Diane Black 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 Judd 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 Ms. Louise Belcher of American Book Publishing (ABP) edit my book FAILED GRADE: The Corporatization and Decline of Higher Education in America. Ms. Belcher did an outstanding job for ABP 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 ABP. 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 ABP.

Ms. Jana Rade 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 ABP are very talented people.

ABP 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 ABP editor, Rivka Levy - 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 ABP 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 Belcher) 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 Macpherson 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 Rade'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 ABP."

—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 ABP 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 ABP 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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"I am thrilled with American Book Publishing.  The editor and artistic staff assigned to my book put their hearts and souls into making it a fabulous read and into designing an inspiring cover.

I found that the editor assigned to my book was sincerely interested in the book's message, not just in wordsmithing its content.  As a result, my editor worked tirelessly to ensure the book resonated with readers and remained focused on providing real help with relationship issues.  

Over the ensuing months, I came to appreciate my editor as a colleague and trusted friend.  My editor was someone who believed in my book and worked to make it great, not just good.

It was clear from the very start that we had a common goal that transcended the so-called "normal" rigors associated with the editing process.  The next step involved designing the book's cover.  When the artistic staff took over, my experience was equally as favorable.  

American Book Publishing consistently sought my input in designing the book's cover  and the artistic staff worked to ensure that I was pleased with its look and feel during every phase of the design process.  In taking great care and consideration in deciding on the best possible color, art work and theme for the book cover, I again realized that American Book Publishing wanted the best cover possible for me and for the reader.  

Lastly, the marketing process patiently worked with me to ensure that an effective marketing strategy was in place. Marketing the book was important to American Book Publishing because their marketing team was sincerely interested in ensuring that those who would benefit from reading my book would know that it was available.  

Marketing the book's message in the hope of helping the reader rather than solely to make money was the strategy employed by American Book Publishing.  Looking back, it is little wonder that I found the entire experience so thoroughly rewarding.  I sincerely hope we can work together to bring a second book to market soon."

—Michael W. DeClue Author of 

Secrets of Love and Marriage: 

How to Regain True Love in Recovery 

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American Book Publishing publishes the highest number and percentage of satisfied author references in the book publishing history. Over 250 author references (each with the author's own comments, full name, book title and a store listing link). 

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