TWO DOGS Publisher Services

At Two Dogs Publisher Services we work with independent publishers and self-published authors to help them navigate the complexities of book and e-book distribution, improve marketing and sales plans, analyze business processes, and control costs.

Our goal is better sales, improved cash flow, and increased profits.

With more than 35 years in the book business, including 10 as a bookseller and 25 more in publishing sales and marketing with publishers very large and very small, we’ve got experience in the best of times and the worst of times.

Let us use what we’ve learned to help you increase sales and be profitable so you can get back to what got you into this crazy business in the first place—making great books you love.

What People Say About Us

“Chuck's expertise and analytical skills help us, a small press in a challenging market, make good decisions in positioning, promotion and overall strategy on a title by title basis. Chuck's knowledge of the book trade and his many years of experience contribute to our strategy, and we have a seasoned book professional helping us move forward. Chuck's a good guy to have on your team!”
Trish O’Hare
Publisher, GemmaMedia

“I have known Chuck Dresner professionally for many years. His extensive knowledge of the publishing industry and genuine concern for and dedication to his work were always valued by me and by NBN. Chuck was the kind of client with whom I loved to work: he is determined, diligent, engaged and highly analytical. I’m proud to call Chuck a colleague and friend and he would definitely be a valuable asset to any small publisher or author looking for help working with the book trade.”
Marianne C. Bohr
Founder, Marianne C. Bohr Consulting and former SVP, National Book Network

“[Chuck] is an experienced and capable guy, but more importantly, he’s a guy of superb character and the highest integrity. If our company were less of a magazine business and more of a book publisher, I’d be trying to bring him into our operation.”
Stephen Kent
CEO, New Track Media

“Chuck Dresner has an incredible wealth of experience is all aspects of publishing from both sides of the isle. Chuck's career has given him unique industry insight and knowledge from acquisitions to remainder. Any publisher looking for help in getting the most out their book distribution would have a hard time finding someone with more experience. Chuck has spent nearly 30 years excelling in the sales, marketing, and distribution of books with both large and small publishers.”
Jim Fallone
Director, Publishing Coordination and Client Publishers, Andrews McMeel Publishing

Chuck Dresner, President

Chuck Dresner has worked in publishing for 25 years and has held senior positions in sales, marketing and publishing in a wide range of publishing houses, including Random House, Harvard Business School Press, and Nicholas Brealey Publishing. He specializes in day-to-day business operations, budgeting, sales management, distributor relations, print strategies, and inventory management.

Two Dogs Publisher Services
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Office: 617-576-0431
Fax: 617-661-1121

Distribution Planning

There are many different paths to market for your books. We can help you choose the best distributor for your line—print as well as e-books—and negotiate the best deal or assist you in distributing them yourself. We’ve been on both sides of the distribution table, and we know intimately how it works.

Budgeting & Cost Control

Developing a budget and controlling costs are essential and vitals skills in every successful business enterprise, no matter what its size. They should not be exercises in creative writing. We can help you understand your cost and revenue structures and develop budgets that reflect the realities of your business.

Digital Strategy

E-book only or ink-on-paper as well? We’ll help you sort through the issues, recommend a course of action, and, if needed, connect you with experts in file conversion and distribution.

Marketing & Sales Planning

We will help you identify and understand the market for your books and work with you to develop reasonable, affordable, and cost-effective plans to reach that market.

Print/reprint Decisions
& Inventory Management

Print/reprint decisions can make or break a publisher because of their direct and immediate impact on cash flow, book availability, and ultimately, your profitability and ongoing success. A wise man once called unsold inventory "cash in boxes," and he was right. We can help you decide the best approach to get your cash out of the boxes and into your pocket.

Major Account
Sales Representation

We will help you create effective sales presentations and, if desired, sell your books to major book US retailers and wholesalers, including Barnes & Noble, Borders, Ingram, and Baker & Taylor. We’ll show you how to get them for sale at Amazon.com and other online booksellers and we can also assist with Canadian sales and foreign rights sales.