How We Work
Guided, strategic marketing — built around your story
Before we talk packages, it’s important to understand how working together actually feels.
Compass Point Creative provides bespoke marketing services for authors, small businesses, and creative entrepreneurs, grounded in strategy, collaboration, and long-term growth. Every project begins with clarity and direction, so your marketing supports your work instead of pulling you off course.
Custom-First Strategy
Your goals, voice, and creative life set the direction. We don’t use templates or pre-built formulas; every author marketing strategy and small business marketing plan is built specifically for you.
Strategy-Led Execution
Branding, website design, and digital marketing decisions are made with intention. We focus on sustainable marketing strategies that help authors and small businesses grow visibility without chasing algorithms or short-term trends.
Collaborative Process
You’re involved at every stage. We work together to refine your message, strengthen your brand, and make confident marketing decisions that feel aligned and achievable.
Scalable Support
Whether you’re launching your first book, refining an author website, or growing a small business brand, your marketing can evolve over time. You can start with foundational support and expand as your goals and capacity grow.
The packages below are starting points, not destinations — a way to help you find your bearings before we chart the next leg of the journey together.
Who This Is For
Support for authors, small businesses, and creative entrepreneurs
This page is designed for people who know their work matters but feel uncertain about how to market it clearly and sustainably.
You’ll feel at home here if:
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You’re an author looking for professional author marketing support, whether you are building your platform for the first time or preparing for a book launch.
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You’re a small business owner or creative entrepreneur who wants a cohesive brand, website, and marketing strategy that reflects your work.
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You have an online presence, but it feels scattered, inconsistent, or disconnected from your goals.
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You feel overwhelmed by social media, digital marketing, or conflicting advice and want a clearer path forward.
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You value collaboration, education, and long-term growth over quick fixes or trend-driven strategies.
You do not need a perfect plan or a polished brand to begin. If you are looking for thoughtful marketing guidance and a partner who understands both creativity and strategy, you are in the right place.
If none of the packages feel like an exact fit, that is okay. Custom support is built into how Compass Point Creative helps clients find their direction and move forward with confidence.
Common Starting Points
Author and small business marketing packages
These are the most common ways authors, small businesses, and creative entrepreneurs begin working with Compass Point Creative. Each option is a flexible starting point designed to provide clarity, structure, and forward momentum.
You are not expected to choose perfectly. These packages help orient you, and we can adjust the scope as your goals and needs evolve.
Storyline Success
Foundational marketing support
Often a fit for:
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Debut or early-career authors
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New small businesses establishing their brand presence
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Creatives who feel unsure where to begin with marketing
This package focuses on clarity and confidence. It is designed to help you understand your audience, define your direction, and take your first steps with intention.
Includes:
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60-minute one-on-one marketing consultation
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Social media setup or audit for two platforms
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Custom digital marketing workbook and templates
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Clear marketing roadmap with actionable next steps
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One month of email support
Work in Progress
Building a cohesive and professional online presence
Often a fit for:
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Authors with existing platforms that feel inconsistent
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Small businesses refining their brand and messaging
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Creatives preparing for increased visibility or growth
This package helps bring your brand together so your website, social media, and messaging feel aligned and professional.
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90-minute branding consultation
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Social media setup or refinement for up to three platforms
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One-page bespoke website
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One-month custom content calendar
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Two strategy sessions over two months
Choose Your Own Adventure
Custom marketing support, built around your goals
Not every author or small business fits neatly into a predefined package, and that is expected here.
Choose Your Own Adventure offers bespoke marketing support for authors, small businesses, and creative entrepreneurs who need flexibility, clarity, or focused help rather than a full package.
This option is ideal if you know what you want to improve, but want guidance on how to move forward with intention.
Often used for:
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Author or small business marketing strategy sessions
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Website updates, audits, or SEO consulting
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Social media audits and targeted improvements
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Content planning and editorial calendars
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Email marketing campaigns or setup
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Short-term support around a launch or specific goal
You can book support by the hour or as a defined project. We will scope everything together so expectations, timelines, and priorities are clear from the start.
Custom work is not an exception at Compass Point Creative. It is part of how we help clients find their direction and make steady progress without overcommitting.
Novel Narrative
Expanding reach with strategy and intention
Often a fit for:
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Authors preparing for a book launch or rebrand
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Small businesses ready to grow their audience
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Creatives seeking deeper strategic guidance
This package is designed to support expansion while maintaining clarity and sustainability.
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Two-hour comprehensive marketing strategy session
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Two-month tailored social media strategy
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Three-page bespoke website
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Email marketing setup and first campaign
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Six bi-weekly check-ins for ongoing support
Epic Experience
Comprehensive marketing and brand development support
Often a fit for:
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Established authors with long-term goals
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Growing small businesses seeking hands-on partnership
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Creatives who want ongoing strategic support
This is a full-scope option for clients who want a deeper level of involvement and guidance over time.
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Full brand development and bespoke brand kit
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Five-page custom website with advanced features
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Three months of social media management for up to four platforms
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Ongoing strategy sessions for refinement and long-term planning
Not sure where you land? We can figure it out together.
Why Compass Point Creative
Marketing that respects both craft and career
Choosing marketing support is not just a business decision. It is a creative one.
Compass Point Creative exists to support authors, small businesses, and creative entrepreneurs who want professional marketing without losing their voice. Every project is built around clarity, collaboration, and long-term growth.
Strategy With Substance
Marketing advice is everywhere. What most authors and small businesses lack is direction.
Compass Point Creative focuses on sustainable marketing strategy. That means identifying the platforms, messaging, and systems that make sense for your goals. It means prioritizing clarity over noise and consistency over constant reinvention.
This is not trend chasing. It is intentional growth.
Collaborative Not Transactional
You work directly with me at every stage of the process. There are no handoffs and no outsourced decisions.
Through strategy sessions, check-ins, and transparent communication, you remain part of every choice we make. The result is marketing that feels authentic because it is built with you, not for you in isolation.
Built for Long-Term Growth
Quick wins are tempting. Sustainable visibility is more valuable.
Whether you are launching a book, refining your author platform, or growing a small business brand, the goal is steady progress. We build marketing foundations that can evolve as your career expands.
You should leave each project with greater clarity and confidence than when you started.
You do not need to become a full-time marketer to build a strong platform. You just need a clear direction and the right support.
Ready to Grow Your Author Platform With Confidence?
If you’re looking for marketing support for authors that feels collaborative, strategic, and sustainable, let’s talk.
Book a free discovery call and we’ll explore the right next step for your writing career.