Convert your dissertation into a book

With 13 years in the fields of educational research and dissertation consulting, we are positioned to help you leverage your dissertation into an impactful publication.

Timeline: 80 pages = 16 weeks

100 pages = 18 weeks

120 pages = 20 weeks

WHY YOU NEED A BOOK

Articulate your system

Potential clients are more likely to engage your services if they know your content and approach. A book allows you the space to formalize your system and communicate the theory behind it.

Generate name recognition

To gain name recognition and brand awareness, a published book represents the gold standard. You can leverage your status as a published author in marketing materials and social media posts.

Position yourself as an expert

A book allows you to demonstrate your expertise in your chosen area of consulting. By articulating the why behind your consulting model, you demonstrate depth of knowledge and credibility.

Tell your story

Build clients’ trust by connecting your experiences with your services. Because consulting is relationship-driven, a publication allows you to reveal your character and vision to prospective clients.

Publish a Book to Detail Your Consulting System

According to Allan Weiss, PhD, author of The Consulting Bible, "having a commercially published book is the gold standard. . . . You do not need a best seller; you need a book that will cause buyers to say, 'We need to talk to this person.'"

Our Method

Step #1: In-Depth Interview

Lead consultant will conduct a 2-hour recorded Zoom interview to understand the client’s professional history, mission, and goals. Recording will be transcribed and used as source material.

Step #2: Document Analysis

Review of any relevant documents that may be redacted and used as source material, including:

Resume
LinkedIn profile
Doctoral dissertation
Articles and blogs
Professional presentations

Step #3: Asynchronous Audio Interviews

Based upon project goals, the client will complete 5 asynchronous audio interviews, each lasting 30 minutes. Recording will be transcribed and used as source material in the following areas:

Audio Interview #1: Professional journey
Audio Interview #2: Influences
Audio Interview #3: Educational vision
Audio Interview #4: Consulting system
Audio Interview #4: Client profile

Step #4: Formal Outline

Ahart will prepare a formal outline of the book for the client’s approval.

Step #5 Initial Draft

Using source material and interview transcripts, Ahart consultants will create an initial draft of the book in alignment of the agreed upon page count. When appropriate, Ahart will create tables and figures to support the text.

Step #6: Targeted Follow-up Interview

The lead consultant will conduct a 2-hour recorded Zoom interview with the client to frame additional text in light of the review.

Step #7: Final Draft

After adding material based upon client feedback and follow-up interview, Ahart prepares the final draft.

Step #8: Submission to Editor

Draft will be assigned to an Ahart editor for a close proofreading and copy editing in accordance with APA 7th Edition.

Step #9: Formatting

Ahart will format the document for upload to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, creating paperback and Kindle versions. Ahart provides an audio version upon request for an additional fee.

Step #10: Publishing

Ahart Education, LLC is registered as a publisher. We provide cover design, ISBN, author bio, book summary, and make the final submission to Amazon.

Step #11: Book Launch

Ahart will publicize the book through multiple sources, including the Ahart Education website, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms. Upon book release, the client will be invited as a guest on The Old School podcast.

Step #12: Royalties from Amazon

Ahart will arrange for monthly royalties to be paid from Amazon directly to the client via bank transfer. Ahart will not receive royalties from the project.

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