• Home
  • JOYFUL LIFE PUBLISHING
    • Experience JLP
    • Proprietary 9-Step Method
    • Concierge Services
    • 'Write' On Target Bundles
    • Legacy Cookbook Bundle
  • JERRY LEPRE RESOURCES
    • Essential Life Lessons
    • Speaker
    • Teacher / Trainer
    • Mentor / Facilitator
    • Organic DEI Approach
  • Blue Seagull Art
  • The 'WRITE' Way Blog
  • MEET PUBLISHER JERRY
  • JERRY'S BOOKS
  • Author's Prayer of Joy
  • CONTACT
  • More
    • Home
    • JOYFUL LIFE PUBLISHING
      • Experience JLP
      • Proprietary 9-Step Method
      • Concierge Services
      • 'Write' On Target Bundles
      • Legacy Cookbook Bundle
    • JERRY LEPRE RESOURCES
      • Essential Life Lessons
      • Speaker
      • Teacher / Trainer
      • Mentor / Facilitator
      • Organic DEI Approach
    • Blue Seagull Art
    • The 'WRITE' Way Blog
    • MEET PUBLISHER JERRY
    • JERRY'S BOOKS
    • Author's Prayer of Joy
    • CONTACT
  • Home
  • JOYFUL LIFE PUBLISHING
    • Experience JLP
    • Proprietary 9-Step Method
    • Concierge Services
    • 'Write' On Target Bundles
    • Legacy Cookbook Bundle
  • JERRY LEPRE RESOURCES
    • Essential Life Lessons
    • Speaker
    • Teacher / Trainer
    • Mentor / Facilitator
    • Organic DEI Approach
  • Blue Seagull Art
  • The 'WRITE' Way Blog
  • MEET PUBLISHER JERRY
  • JERRY'S BOOKS
  • Author's Prayer of Joy
  • CONTACT

Keep Creative Control of Your Project

It's Your Book; Keep It That Way

Creative control is the ability of authors to make the final decisions about the content, style, and presentation of their books. It is essential for authors to maintain creative control over their work since it allows them to express their artistic vision while ensuring that their publication is presented in the way they intended. 

Keep Creative Control with JLP

  • Buy your book directly from the printer at no markup and no minimum production.
  • Decide the cost of your book and change it at any time. 
  • Select the expert support services and affordable resources you need for your project.
  • Manage distribution with Global options available.
  • Choose the size and format of your book. (Hardcover or Paperback)
  • Own the copyright.
  • Keep ROYALITES! (Don't share with publisher)

My Self-Publishing Challenge to Keep Creative Control

My Personal Experience / Jerry LePre

  

As an author of multiple books, I understand the many challenges faced by first time authors. Back in 1992, when a well-known publisher agreed to publish my book, I was thrilled. However, I contractually relinquished most of my control regarding rights to my work along with editorial and graphic decisions. 


After having my first two books traditionally published, I decided to self-publish my next book. Although I had a lot to learn, I was able to keep my vision for my book while quadrupling my royalties. 

In the process of self-publishing my book, I made several mistakes. I admit, it was a huge learning curve.


Since I didn’t want future authors who elected to self-publish face these same challenges, I established JOYFUL LIFE PUBLISHING (JLP). The purpose of JLP is to empower writers, like you, to take their dream book from the first thought to the bookshelf. JLP’s portfolio of À La Carte concierge services keeps writers from making the same costly mistakes I made.


It’s time to stop talking about your book and start writing it.

MEET JLP Publisher Jerry LePre

Get the Joyful Life Advantage

So why are you still waiting? You have something great to say! Share your wisdom & make a difference. 

EMBRACE YOUR PURPOSE! LIVE YOUR DREAM!

Contact Joyful Life Publishing

Copyright © 2025 Jerry LePre, LLC - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by

  • Home
  • Essential Life Lessons
  • Blue Seagull Art
  • MEET PUBLISHER JERRY
  • JERRY'S BOOKS

Make the 'WRITE' choice for Self-Publishing with JLP

EXPERIENCE THE JOYFUL LIFE PUBLISHING DIFFERENCE

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR AFFORDABLE BUNDLES THAT INCLUDE THE POET'S BUNDLE