I am starting a publishing business.  I have a specific look and
structure in mind for a book.  I need to hire a writer, illustrator
and an editor for the project.  As I am very new to the business I
would like to consult with a veteran in the field.  Where can I find a
source for qualified, reasonably priced consultants to the publishing
industry?

Thanks for asking!

My research found a list of experienced publishing consultants, plus
several online publishing resources available for literary and
business guidance through the book publishing process.


Publishing Consultants
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How To Publish A Book - Susan RoAne
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Susan's services include:

  Gain access to the established network of agents, publishers,
  editors, journalists and producers of the ULTIMATE NETWORKER. 

  Be guided by an experienced traveler and avoid the pitfalls, 
  potholes and paralysis of publishing. 

  Learn the process of pre- and post-book promotion. 
 
How To Publish a Book
http://www.susanroane.com/coaching.html


Bruce Fischer - Phoenix Publishing Group
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Self Publishing & Marketing Consultant
Contact: http://www.phoenixpublishinggroup.com/contact.htm


Whitmore Publishing Company
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"Beginning in 1961, Whitmore Publishing Company has selected books of
merit for publication. Throughout the years, the guiding philosophy of
Whitmore Publishing Company has been that books can make a difference
in the lives readers choose to live."

Whitmore Publishing
http://whitmorepublishing.com/index.html


Palden Jenkins - Editor, author, publishing consultant 
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Offering:

  Editorial services 
  Contract writing 
  Wordsmithery 
  Publishing consultancy 

Palden Jenkins
http://www.palden.co.uk/palden/p2-book2.html


Pneuma Books - Complete Publishing Services
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Book Development, design and consultation. Pneuma's consultation services include:

  Developing a book idea commercially 
  Developing a series of books 
  Developing merchandise 
  Identifying your markets 
  Reaching your audience 
  Creating a promotional plan 
  Establishing distribution 
  Identifying specialty markets 
  Reaching specialty markets 
  Solving unique project problems 

Pneuma Books Consulting
http://www.pneumabooks.com/consulting.htm


Keyline Consultancy
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-- Editorial Services
-- Project Management 
-- Publishing Consultancy

Keyline Consultancy
http://www.keyline-consultancy.co.uk/


J. T. O'Hara and Associates
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Full Service Book Packaging and Literary Consulting Agency 

J.T. O'Hara and Associates
http://www.jtohara.com/


McFreditor Enterprises
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"Your complete editing, writing, marketing, public relations and
publishing center."

McFreditor Enterprises
http://www.mcfreditor.com/


Literary Agents Directory
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ODP - Printing and Publishing>Publishing>Literary Agents
http://dmoz.org/Business/Publishing_and_Printing/Publishing/Literary_Agents/


Online Publishing Resources
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So You Wanna Publish a Book?
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Outlines the book publication process step-by-step, including:

-- Knowing How the Process Works
-- Prepare a Proposal
-- Research Agents
-- Contact Agents
-- Choose an Agent
-- Sign a Contract

So You Wanna
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/publishbook/publishbook.html


The Writer's Mentor
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"How to publish a book ... must be a difficult task! But there is no
need to feel you can't go about it. In fact, book publishing will be a
wonderful exercise for you if The Writer's Mentor is there to help
you. The Writer's Mentor assists you in book publishing in every way."

The Writer's Mentor
http://www.thewritersmentor.com/how-to-publish-a-book.htm


Further Resources
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Book Writing
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A directory listing  of (25) writer's and publishing resources.

ODP > Arts > Writer's Resources > Book Writing
http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/Book_Writing/


Search Strategy:
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Google Search Terms:

"how to" "publish a book"
"publishing consultants"
writer's consultants
authors consultants


I hope you find these resources useful. 

Best regards, 

---larre

treeline - Would this be an academic book (textbook) or a retail
(found in Borders, etc.) title?  Let me know and I might be able to
help . . .

The book in question is aimed at the retail (book store) market.  It
will contain clear and comprehensive information and will also be
marketed to libraries.