The Black Accords: Emergence
Dean Moss
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Free discovery call or £97 strategy session.
The call is there to remove confusion before you spend time or money in the wrong place — choosing a service, pressure-testing a launch plan, or mapping the next move with more confidence.
Start free with a discovery call, or book straight into a deeper strategy session if you already know the decision is bigger.
- Free 15-minute discovery call
- £97 in-depth strategy session
- Real publishing specialist, not a bot
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No form, no wait for a reply — pick a time that works and it's booked.
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Books we have helped bring to market.
A small selection of HMD-supported books, shown here as practical proof of finished execution across genres.
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Topics we can cover
Positioning
Launch planning
Production scope
Retail conversion
Advertising
Author platform
Package rationale
Use the consultation when the real problem is uncertainty.
The call is there to remove confusion before you spend time or money in the wrong place. That might mean choosing the right service, pressure-testing a launch plan, reviewing a weak sales page, or mapping the next publishing move with more confidence.
Clear direction before committing to the wrong service or timeline
Honest commercial feedback on the strongest next move
A faster route from vague questions to concrete action
What every edit includes
- A one-to-one video call with an HMD publishing specialist
- Practical next-step guidance tailored to your stage and goals
- Focused review of the questions, assets, or blockers you bring
- A clean handoff into the right booking or delivery route afterwards
The right call depends on the depth of decision you need to make
Not every question needs a full strategy session. The page separates quick orientation from deeper planning so authors can book the route that actually matches the decision in front of them.
The consultation is designed to shorten ambiguity, not prolong it
A useful call should make the next move clearer, whether that is booking a service, fixing a weak point, changing sequence, or holding off until the book is more ready.
Package rationale
Use the consultation when the real problem is uncertainty.
The call is there to remove confusion before you spend time or money in the wrong place. That might mean choosing the right service, pressure-testing a launch plan, reviewing a weak sales page, or mapping the next publishing move with more confidence.
Clear direction before committing to the wrong service or timeline
Honest commercial feedback on the strongest next move
A faster route from vague questions to concrete action
Dedicated paths for new leads, active clients, and platform buyers
Included
The publishing stack is coordinated from the start.
A one-to-one video call with an HMD publishing specialist
Practical next-step guidance tailored to your stage and goals
Focused review of the questions, assets, or blockers you bring
A clean handoff into the right booking or delivery route afterwards
The right call depends on the depth of decision you need to make
Not every question needs a full strategy session. The page separates quick orientation from deeper planning so authors can book the route that actually matches the decision in front of them.
The consultation is designed to shorten ambiguity, not prolong it
A useful call should make the next move clearer, whether that is booking a service, fixing a weak point, changing sequence, or holding off until the book is more ready.
Current clients and platform buyers should not be forced through a generic lead flow
The new route selector keeps discovery for new enquiries while still giving active HMD clients and Fiverr or Upwork buyers their own booking paths.
Consultation routes
The page now works as a route selector, not a one-size-fits-all booking wall.
Different conversations serve different stages. The better choice depends on whether you are exploring options, solving a specific strategy problem, reviewing an active HMD project, or working through an external platform order.
Use discovery when you need orientation and service-fit clarity
Use strategy when the decision carries more commercial weight
Use check-ins when you are already inside an HMD delivery flow
Use platform meetings when the project is running through Fiverr or Upwork
For new authors and early-stage enquiries
Discovery Call
Use this when you need a quick sense-check on where your project stands, which service makes sense, or what the next step should be.
Best use
Best when the question is broad and the right route is still unclear.
For deeper planning and higher-stakes decisions
Strategy Session
Use this when you need focused advice on launch plans, positioning, production sequencing, ads, retailer conversion, or the overall publishing roadmap.
Best use
Best when you need a real plan, not just orientation.
For current HMD clients with active work
Project Check-In
Use this route to review progress, unblock a live project, align on upcoming milestones, or ask context-specific questions without starting from scratch.
Best use
Best when the call depends on an existing HMD project.
For Fiverr, Upwork, and PeoplePerHour clients
Platform Meeting
Use this when the work is already running through a marketplace order and you need a quick live conversation tied to that platform project.
Best use
Best when the order already exists on an external platform.
Investment
Investment
Consultation Options
Consultation Options
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Strategy Session
£97
A deeper planning session for authors who need focused advice on launch, positioning, production, ads, or platform decisions.
- 60-minute strategy session
- Focused review of your current publishing bottleneck
- Clear action plan and sequencing advice
- Best for authors ready to make higher-stakes decisions
Process
How the consultation flow works
The service page helps you choose the right route. The dedicated booking pages handle time selection, payment when needed, and confirmation.
Step 1
Choose the right route
Start with discovery for orientation, strategy for deeper planning, project check-ins for active work, or platform meetings for Fiverr and Upwork orders.
Step 2
Book the slot
Use the relevant `/book` page to choose a time, add context, and complete payment if you are booking the paid strategy session.
Step 3
Bring the useful inputs
Come with your manuscript stage, launch questions, retailer links, cover, blurb, ad concerns, or whichever assets best explain the current bottleneck.
Step 4
Leave with a clearer next move
The goal of the conversation is not a vague brainstorm. It is a more confident decision on what to do next and why.
What to bring
A better consultation does not require perfect materials. It requires the right context.
The more specific the context, the more specific the guidance can be. Even a short note on the current stage, concern, and desired outcome is usually enough to make the call materially more useful.
Summarise the question you most want answered before the call ends
Bring retailer links, covers, blurbs, timelines, or launch notes when relevant
Frame the decision you are trying to make rather than every detail of the project history
Use the strategy session when you want the discussion to stay deeper and more tactical
Project stage
Be ready to explain whether the book is still an idea, mid-production, close to launch, or already on sale. That changes the advice materially.
Why it matters
Useful for every consultation type.
The current bottleneck
The fastest calls are the ones anchored to a real decision: choosing services, fixing a weak retail page, planning launch sequencing, or deciding whether ads are premature.
Why it matters
Useful when you want sharper, more actionable answers.
Relevant assets
Bring links, covers, blurbs, retailer pages, timelines, or a short summary of your questions so the conversation can stay specific instead of generic.
Why it matters
Most valuable for the paid strategy session.
FAQ
Questions authors usually ask before they commit.
Clear answers on timeline, scope, rights, revisions, and what happens after checkout.
Which consultation should I book first?
Start with the free discovery call when you need orientation, service-fit advice, or a clear next step. Book the strategy session when you already know you want focused planning around publishing, launch, positioning, or marketing decisions.
Do I need a finished manuscript before booking?
No. Consultations are useful at idea stage, mid-project, pre-launch, or after release. The call works best when you can explain where the current uncertainty or bottleneck sits.
What should I send ahead of the call?
For discovery calls, a short summary of the project and your main question is enough. For strategy sessions, it helps to send links, manuscript status, launch timing, retailer pages, or anything you want reviewed so the hour can stay focused.
Can existing clients or Fiverr/Upwork buyers use this page too?
Yes. This page now acts as the overview and route selector. Existing HMD clients should use the project check-in path, and Fiverr or Upwork clients should use the platform meeting path so the booking goes to the right calendar.
What's the difference between a free discovery call and a paid strategy session?
The 15-minute discovery call is orientation: a quick sense-check on where your project stands and which service fits, with no obligation. The 60-minute strategy session is deeper planning for a specific, higher-stakes decision — launch sequencing, positioning, production scope or platform strategy — and includes a call recording and a written follow-up summary.
Do I need a publishing consultant, or can I figure this out myself?
Plenty of authors self-publish without ever booking a call. A consultation earns its cost when a wrong decision would be expensive to unwind — the wrong distribution platform, a launch plan built on guesswork, or scope that does not match the book. If you are not sure which situation you are in, the free discovery call is built for exactly that question.
What happens in a publishing strategy session?
You send your questions, manuscript status, retailer links or launch timing in advance, and the hour stays focused on the specific bottleneck you bring — not a generic overview. You leave with a clear action plan and sequencing advice, plus a recording and written summary to reference afterward.
Next step
Book the consultation path that matches how much clarity you need.
Start with the free discovery call if you need fast orientation. Book the strategy session if the decision is more complex and you want the time to go deeper. Existing clients and platform buyers can use their dedicated routes directly.
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