BEGIN YOUR authorship JOURNEY.

Work with me and you’ll…

  • Discover the industry secrets to writing and selling bestselling nonfiction books and book proposals.

  • Acquire the know-how of crafting winning pitches in any form—book proposals, query letters, elevator speeches, and more.

  • Learn how to start building a publishing platform today, break through the noise, and build a brand with a book.

  • Find the right publishing path to take (traditional, small press, independent, hybrid).

private consulting

Have a great idea for a book based on your skills and expertise but don’t know what steps to take or where to start?

Breaking through the publishing maze can seem daunting, especially if you’re not already an established author or household name. The number of books published today tops 3 million and includes both traditionally published and independently published books.

How do you choose the right path to take to increase your chances of finding an audience and becoming a successful author?

Book a free consultation to find out and start your journey.

1:1 collaboration

Need help taking a written work to the finish line? Whether you’re still hammering out a book proposal or in the midst of crafting a manuscript, pitch/query letter, or some other written content, let’s team up.

LIVE EVENTS

Whether you’re in the midst of penning a personal narrative, a how-to, or a treatise on your area of expertise, you need a book proposal to get in the door at any traditional publisher. Join me for a two-day or ten-week interactive workshop with peers (courses are limited to 20 students) and learn everything you need to know to take your book idea to the next level including:

  • the 7-step magic formula to crafting winning proposals

  • what literary agents respond to and what you need to approach them

  • a peek into million-dollar proposals by first-time authors

  • the how-tos of building a provocative table of contents and creating the right “architecture” for a book that keeps readers wanting more

  • the secrets to selling yourself and developing a compelling promotional plan; and whether or not independent (self) publishing is the way to go for you

By the end of the course, you understand the inner workings of the publishing industry and know exactly where your potential stands, with the materials and know-how you need to move forward. For some, this means polishing your perfect pitch package and submitting it to an agent or publisher; for others, this entails positioning yourself to publish independently. Dates for 2024 and 2025 courses coming soon!

how to write a million-dollar proposal—the weekend warrior

Spend two consecutive Saturdays from anywhere in the world over Zoom and learn how to write that million-dollar book proposal

coming soon!

How to write a million-dollar proposal—the 10-week challenge

take the 10-week challenge and join a once a week class to craft and finish that killer proposal

coming soon!

other live courses coming soon:

  • How to Craft an Unforgettable Pitch for a Book in a Query Letter

  • How to Promote a Book (without a million social media followers)

  • Secrets to Building Bestselling Books: Titles, Tables of Contents, Style, Flow, Voice, Format, and more

  • Publishing 101: The Ultimate Guide to Navigating the Best Path to Being an Author

  • Writing in the Age of AI: What You Need to Know