Work with Me - Renee Hayes Books

Do you need some help with your author journey? Or a little boost?

Then you’re in the right spot! I’m happy that you’re here. There is power in learning from someone that has had the same questions as you. I’ve walked the same path as you and realize there are several paths. Some with dead ends. Some with confusing routes. So which one do you take? How do you sift through all the noise and get out of the weeds? Let’s work together…you can think of me as your book coach bestie! ◡̈

A little bit about me:

I published my first book, The Gingerbread Twins in 2022. Since then, I’ve published two more books, No Wet Feet for Quincy and Get Out Your Paper in 2023 and 2024, respectively. I have sold over 20,000 copies, in addition to taking business courses and doing a deep dive into the publishing industry. I am constantly studying and taking training to stay on top of the latest trends and best practices. In addition, I have extensive experience with book festivals, educational conferences, and presenting at school visits. My books have been featured in Kirkus Reviews magazine and Publisher’s Weekly as an Editor’s Pick. For a list of additional book awards and media, please read more here.

As a former teacher of 15 years, I leverage my educational experience to help you on your journey. I also hold two Master’s degrees – in Elementary Education and Library Science, as well as a certificate in Gifted & Talented education.

I’m here to support you every step of the way. There is no gatekeeping here, and most likely we’ll be besties in no time! Thank you for trusting me with your book, that’s the most sincere compliment!

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• Tailored for beginners OR intermediates based on topics that you need

• Covers many of your answers to “I’ve written a book, now what?”

• Guide you to start scaling your business (strategies for launching your book, marketing, how to prepare for events, etc.)

• $80/hr single initial coaching call to tailor plan to your needs

• Coaching prices will be provided based on your needs

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I will “take over” your Amazon account so you don’t have to lift a finger!

INCLUDES:

• Metadata Makeover (keywords & categories)

• SEO Description

• A+ Content Creation (images & text captions)

• Google Doc Mock-Up of how your listing will look, for your review/approval

$450 – done in one day (not including your review time)

Are you missing a cohesive look? This package is great for your website, banners, business cards, bookmarks, stickers, letterheads, invoices, and more!

INCLUDES:

• Logo

• Fonts (2-3 fonts, plus one signature font)

• Color palette (4-6 colors)

• Branded templates to use on social media (created for you so you can just drag & drop content and/or images)

$600

After teaching for 15 years, I will help you design a presentation that will WOW your audience!

INCLUDES:

• Engaging slideshow designs

• Activities, worksheets, or craft items

• Tips & tricks for a successful visit

• Technology set up and what you need

• Help you brainstorm pricing and provide you with a sample contract

$400

SECOND MOST REQUESTED ITEM

Do you want additional resources for your book? These are things that teachers can use for extension activities, enrichment, and/or curriculum support. These are usually called Book Companions.

INCLUDES:

• Academic resources & worksheets that you can use at school visits, events, email newsletter, freebies, etc.

• Fun activities such as coloring pages, word searches, matching games, mazes, etc.

• Custom designs for what you need

***PRICE QUOTE to follow after learning about your project.***

This service is provided on a case-by-case basis and is only available for children’s picture books. *Depending on my schedule, I may be able to work on a chapter book.

INCLUDES:

• Developmental Edit: provided after you complete the first draft, the entire story is critiqued for character analysis, story arc, themes, etc.

• Copy Edit: additional polishing where corrections are made for spelling and punctuation. This will also include revising sentences for coherence and flow, eliminating unnecessary sentences, and/or repetitious parts, etc.

• Final Proofreading: a final review will be provided once illustrations and formatting have been completed to ensure your book is error-free before going to print.

• OPTIONAL ADD-ON: pagination & illustrator notes can be created prior to illustrations beginning to clearly convey your vision

***Please email to inquire & check availability.***

Renee is an absolute PLEASURE to work with. Not only is she exceptionally knowledgeable about everything having to do with children's book writing and publishing and the entire indie publishing industry, but her own experiences as a classroom teacher also inform how she coaches and helps other indie authors as well. In addition, Renee has spent so much time researching the ins and outs of this industry – from SEO & keywords, to A+ content, to Amazon ads, to offset printing, and so much more – and she happily teaches those she works with and coaches everything she's learned. Plus, she's exceptionally efficient and organized – if she says she will finish something by a specific date, rest assured it WILL be done! She keeps a detailed log of work completed and is very upfront about what she's doing, and costs, so nothing comes as a surprise when it's time to make a payment. And on top of this all, Renee is kind, compassionate, genuine and joyful. An absolute dream to work with.

Renee has become my “right-hand woman” as I embark on my first self-publishing journey. Her comprehensive to-do list has helped me see the full picture of everything I need to do to succeed as an author. Renee’s organized guide walked me through all the elements that were unfamiliar to me as a first-time author. Through our coaching calls, Renee has helped me establish an author-focused social media presence and website. Most importantly, her invaluable knowledge and experience in the publishing world have made my manuscript better and ready for publication. Renee consistently delivers high-quality editing with promptness, ideas for improvement, and genuineness that is hard to find. She is a true gem in the publishing world, and I feel so lucky to have collaborated with her on my first manuscript. I hope to continue working with Renee on my future projects.

I had a fantastic experience working with Renee. From the beginning, she was patient, flexible, and very responsive. The SEL book companion resource that she created for my book was top-notch quality and more than worth the money. In a matter of hours, she was able to design and develop such a valuable resource for my book that would've taken me much, much longer and wouldn't have been as high-quality. I especially loved all of her creative ideas and activities she came up with to help kids learn the concepts of growth mindset while having fun. I highly recommend Renee and would definitely work with her again in the future.

Renee was amazing to work with on my Amazon listings for my book. She was attentive to detail, very communicative, and does wonderful work. If I could give more than 5 stars on a review I would!

Renee is the essence of helpful. Not only is she extremely professional and organized, but she provides you with the sense that she is taking care of your work as if it were her own. Her thoroughness is next level! It is such a relief to feel like you have someone in your corner who is not only rooting for you, but also helping you take the necessary steps to get where you want to be.

Working with Renee was so easy. She was timely, professional and the work made my books shine. I will definitely work with her again on future projects and refer her to other colleagues. And best of all working together sparked a friendship too.

Always informative and a pleasure to work with Renee. She was instrumental in helping to redesign my Amazon page, with keywords and marketing appeal. Additionally, she provided a service of setting up Amazon ads. Along the way, we have had numerous calls to talk about the self-publishing journey and potential opportunities. These conversations have shaped how I plan to complete my series.

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✷ You may view the Amazon Makeovers at the following links for a comprehensive look. *Note: These author’s Amazon links are current as of August 2024.

Do you need some help with your author journey? Or a little boost?

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*This section is currently being updated.

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Do you need some help with your author journey? Or a little boost?

Click below to notify me of your interest.↓

*MOST REQUESTED ITEM*

*SECOND MOST REQUESTED ITEM*

*This section is currently being updated.

COMING SOON

COMING SOON

COMING SOON

Marissa Bader

Melissa Ahonen

Jennifer Morhaime

Ben Barrowman

Kathleen Davis

Leia Barrett

Mariam Shapera

COMING SOON

MOST REQUESTED ITEM

SECOND MOST REQUESTED ITEM