Publishing Consultation
Expert guidance for every stage of the publishing journey
Whether you're preparing a manuscript, planning a publication, refining a story, developing an author platform, or navigating the publishing industry, our consulting services provide direct access to experienced publishing professionals.
Every consultation begins with a complimentary 15-minute discovery call to discuss your goals and determine which consultant is best suited to your needs.
Following the discovery call, consultations are available at a rate of $50 CAD per hour.
Stygian Media is proudly AI-free. Every consultation is conducted by experienced publishing professionals drawing on real-world industry experience.
Stygian Media is proudly AI-free. Every service we offer is completed by human professionals using human expertise, creativity, and editorial judgement.
What to Expect
What You'll Need
✅ Complimentary 15-minute discovery call
✅ One-on-one guidance tailored to your goals
✅ Practical advice and actionable recommendations
✅ Flexible scheduling
✅ Follow-up resources and next steps where applicable
Consultations are conducted remotely by phone or video conference.
To make the most of your session, we recommend preparing a brief overview of your project along with any specific questions, goals, or challenges you'd like to discuss.
For editorial consultations, manuscripts or sample pages may be requested in advance.
For publishing consultations, details about your project, publication plans, or current challenges are helpful but not required.
Book a Discovery Call
HOLLY RHIANNON
Ideal for authors, publishers, magazines, and creative professionals seeking guidance on the business and production side of publishing.
Topics may include:
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Self-publishing and independent publishing
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Publishing strategy and project planning
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Print and eBook production
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Book design and presentation
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Distribution platforms and retailer setup
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Author branding
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Marketing and promotion
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Website and online presence
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Publishing budgets and timelines
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Small press and magazine operations
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General publishing questions
Holly Rhiannon is the founder of Stygian Media and has more than twenty years of experience spanning publishing, branding, design, marketing, sales, and creative industries. As an active publisher, author, and multimedia creator, she brings practical insight into both the creative and business sides of publishing.
PAMELA KAT JOHNSON
Ideal for writers seeking editorial guidance, manuscript feedback, or support developing stronger stories.
Topics may include:
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Story structure
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Character development
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Pacing and narrative flow
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Developmental editing guidance
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Manuscript assessments
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Revision planning
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Writing craft
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Graphic novel and comic storytelling
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Children's literature
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Preparing a manuscript for editing or publication
Pamela Kat Johnson is Stygian Media's Editor-in-Chief and a seasoned editor with more than 30 years of experience in fiction, graphic novels, and publishing. Her professional background includes work with DC Comics, Marvel, Renegade Arts Entertainment, and numerous independent authors and publishers.
The publication services offered on this page are professional editorial, design, formatting, and publishing support services provided to independent authors.
Purchasing a service package does not constitute publication by Stygian Media, inclusion in the Stygian Media catalogue, representation by Stygian Media, or endorsement of a work by Stygian Media.
All books produced through these services remain independent publications owned and controlled by their respective authors.
Stygian Media's publishing catalogue operates separately through our established submissions and acquisitions process.
Manuscripts considered for publication under the Stygian Media imprint are evaluated independently and are not influenced by the purchase of editorial or publication services.