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Start with the route that matches your situation. The rest of the page stays below if you want the fuller explanation.

Discovery Call

Best when the question is broad and the right route is still unclear.

Book discovery

Strategy Session

Best when you need a real plan, not just orientation.

Book strategy

Project Check-In

Best when the call depends on an existing HMD project.

Book check-in

Platform Meeting

Best when the order already exists on an external platform.

Book platform meeting

Expert Advice

Publishing ConsultationsThat Clarify The Next Best Move.

Book a free discovery call for quick direction or a paid strategy session for deeper publishing, launch, and marketing planning. If you are already working with us, use the dedicated client routes instead of a generic contact form.

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10,000+

books supported

15-60

minute call paths

countries served

Clear

next-step focus

Package overview

Strategy Session

A deeper planning session for authors who need focused advice on launch, positioning, production, ads, or platform decisions.

£97

Discovery Call

FREE

15-minute free discovery call • Service-fit and publishing route guidance

Strategy Session

£97

60-minute strategy session • Focused review of your current publishing bottleneck

What this route fixes

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.

Delivery rhythm

4 coordinated stages

Topics we can cover

Use the conversation to pressure-test the part of the publishing journey that currently feels blocked, risky, or commercially unclear.

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

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.

Book discovery

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.

Book strategy

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.

Book check-in

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.

Book platform meeting

Investment

Consultation Options

Choose the lighter discovery route or the deeper strategy session based on how much clarity you need.

Package tier

Discovery Call

FREE

A fast orientation call to understand your project, identify the next best service, and remove early confusion.

15-minute free discovery call
Service-fit and publishing route guidance
High-level answers to your biggest current questions
No-pressure recommendation on next steps

Book free call

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

Book strategy session

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.

Managed delivery

One coordinated workflow replaces the vendor handoffs, duplicated feedback, and platform admin that usually slow a book launch down.

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.

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.

Book a free discovery call Book a strategy session

Publishing ConsultationsThat Clarify The Next Best Move.

10,000+

books supported

15-60

minute call paths

countries served

Clear

next-step focus

Use the consultation when the real problem is uncertainty.

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

The page now works as a route selector, not a one-size-fits-all booking wall.

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

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.

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

Services

Education

Portfolio

Support

Choose the consultation route and book.

Publishing ConsultationsThat Clarify The Next Best Move.

Strategy Session

Use the consultation when the real problem is uncertainty.

The publishing stack is coordinated from the start.

The page now works as a route selector, not a one-size-fits-all booking wall.

Discovery Call

Strategy Session

Project Check-In

Platform Meeting

Consultation Options

Discovery Call

Strategy Session

How the consultation flow works

A better consultation does not require perfect materials. It requires the right context.

Project stage

The current bottleneck

Relevant assets

Questions authors usually ask before they commit.

Book the consultation path that matches how much clarity you need.

Choose the consultation route and book.

Publishing ConsultationsThat Clarify The Next Best Move.

Strategy Session

Use the consultation when the real problem is uncertainty.

The publishing stack is coordinated from the start.

The page now works as a route selector, not a one-size-fits-all booking wall.

Discovery Call

Strategy Session

Project Check-In

Platform Meeting

Consultation Options

Discovery Call

Strategy Session

How the consultation flow works

A better consultation does not require perfect materials. It requires the right context.

Project stage

The current bottleneck

Relevant assets

Questions authors usually ask before they commit.

Book the consultation path that matches how much clarity you need.