CONSULTING

Assisting you in your search for a publisher or agent— including personal referrals (phone calls, or letters written on your behalf)

Pre-Contract:

Concise or thorough manuscript critique per your needs.
Info on all phases of the publishing process from first ms. draft to published copy.

Recognize and fix the problems in a manuscript that has had several rejections.
How to write a powerful, convincing proposal.
How to write a persuasive cover letter that will catch an Acquisition Editor’s eye.
Tailoring your concept to what editors and agents are looking for in today’s market.
Finding the right publisher for your genre. How to get an agent interested in your manuscript.
How to make yourself as valuable as your manuscript to a publisher.
Referrals to agents and publishers

Post-Contract:

Reviewing your author/publisher contract for “red flags.” Understanding the “subsidiary rights” clauses in your contract. When and how to try to negotiate a better deal for yourself. Advice on selling the various rights that are available. Negotiating intricate foreign licensing deals.

Self-Publishing:

Determining if self-publishing is right for you. How to make self-publishing profitable for you. Helping you write eye-catching Press Releases The most efficient and successful ways to promote your book. Developing lucrative product spin-offs or sidelines from your book. Suggestions on practical and affordable ways to self-publish.