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Sharon Miller is a freelance writer and editor, specializing in working with authors who wish to self-publish print and e-books. As owner of Buckskin Books, she offers editorial and writing services across a broad spectrum, including editing at multiple levels, book and cover design, and preparing digital manuscripts for e-publication and print manuscripts for print-on-demand technology.

Editing services for non-fiction, fiction, and memoir include:

  • copy and line editing
  • substantive editing
  • developmental editing
  • cover and interior design/layout for print and digital books
  • photo editing for print-on-demand and e-book publication
  • photo restoration of old and or damaged photos
  • professional document formatting for print-on-demand
  • file preparation for e-book publication (Kindle, e-pub, and others) including cover and interior image preparation
  • map and graphic design elements appropriate to the content
  • logo design for self-publisher’s imprint
  • logo design for businesses and non-profits
  • print-ready image/photo preparation for cover and interior illustrations in your book
  • one-on-one consultation with writers to realize their publication goals.

*Digital Book World designated the eBook version of How Do We Love, by Danielle Landis, as meeting a high standard of Quality, Excellence, and Design. QED is the “Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval™”for eBook design and formatting.
Danielle’s Comments: “Thank you so very much for all of your time and effort that you dedicated to this project. Your skill, work ethic, and perseverance are a rare and appreciated gift indeed! How Do We Love? is so much better thanks to your involvement.”

OnlineBookClub.org review of “Journeys of a Pure Naturalist” by Joe “JB” Billings. 

… The inclusion of maps, photos, and illustrations greatly enhances the narrative, offering visual insights into the places he describes and giving the reader a clearer understanding of his journeys.

… Each section of the book flows naturally into the next, making the reader feel as if they are on a continuous journey with Billings, exploring new terrain at every turn.

Overall, “Journeys of a Pure Naturalist” is a flawless work, both in its content and its presentation….

… With its perfect editing, immersive narrative, and visual elements, I would give this book a well-deserved 5 out of 5 stars.

(Buckskin Books provided developmental editing, copy editing, map creation, photo/picture editing, cover and interior book design and layout.)

NIEA award

Journeys of a Pure Naturalist, by JB Billings has been selected as a winner in the 19th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards in the category of Western Nonfiction. “Your work exemplifies the passion, creativity, and excellence this award was established to recognize. In a highly competitive field, your book truly stood out, earning the admiration of our expert panel of judges.” The book was also a finalist in the Environment category. Edited, Designed, and/or Developed by Buckskin Books.
Published under the authors’ imprints.

Accolades and Endorsements

From John Lewis Floyd, author of The Expendable, 2021 winner of the Arizona-New Mexico Nonfiction eBook:

“More than a year later, sales of The Expendable are steady and strong. 70% of sales are Kindle books. I attribute no small part of that to your formatting. Some of the reviews have actually commented on the quality of the ebook reading. Your fee was a great investment, and I cannot recommend you more highly to any independent author in my situation. Thanks again for your contribution to the book’s success.”

 

From John Gentile, author of Baja Redemption, American Writing Awards finalist in Thriller/Adventure Category:

“I wanted to let you know that Baja Redemption was a finalist in The American Writing Awards competition. There was one winner and five finalists in the thriller/adventure category. I do believe that a good part of these accolades is due in no small part to yours and Katie’s fantastic editing. Thank you so much!”