The Options
The Perfect Proposal
The job of a book proposal is to give the publisher both confidence in the writer and a desire to acquire the book. Of course, the writing has to stand up as well, but the proposal sets the tone for everything that follows.
Are you unsure of how to define your book in a way that keeps a publisher’s attention? Overwhelmed by the knowledge that this proposal could make or break your chance at publication?
After having interacted with more than 5,000 book proposals in my publishing career, I have become adept at sorting out the ones that make me want to read the manuscript and the ones that don’t. As a marketing professional, I can easily assess a book’s potential from how the writer defined it and if he or she spent time thinking through an audience, a positioning statement, and a great summary.
Even if you plan to self-publish, you still need to sell your book to potential readers. Creating a traditional proposal will help you focus in on your message like nothing else. This important document will provide the foundation on which to build your audience and your brand.
By providing personal attention to your proposal, I can help you get one step closer to your dream of publication!
The Details:
FREE 30-minute conversation
4 hours of work divided by phone calls, proposal assessment, homework and discussion.
Cost: $450
The Name Game
From the working title on your book to a product you have created to a business that you are starting—everything needs a name. And great names are hard. Creating a subtitle or tagline to go along with it can be an even bigger challenge.
With decades of titling experience under my belt, I will help you through a process to create the perfect name for your product, business, book, or campaign. I will research the competition, read through your manuscript to pull out key elements, talk through your business goals, and brainstorm ideas with you. This is the fun stuff!
The Details:
FREE 30-minute conversation
4 hours of work divided by phone calls, reading, research and brainstorming.
Cost: $450
The All-Inclusive
A nice package of both The Perfect Proposal and The Name Game plus a $100 discount. Umbrella drink not included.
The Details:
Cost: $800
The Creative Director
Beauty matters. Whether you need a book cover or a launch theme, a new website or a complete overhaul of your brand look, I can work with designers and creators to get the look you envision. We will get your ideas out of your head and into a format that will sell. Then I will handle the communication for you on getting comps and designs from your designer of choice in order to create the most powerful branding for your product or service.
The Details:
Quote based on need and timeline.
The Party Planner
Don’t get bogged down in the details of planning your event launch. Let me take that work off your plate.
If you have something that needs launching, let’s talk. I can research ideas, work with a designer, handle the printing, and purchase everything needed to get your party started.
Have a new company and want to invite people together? We can create an exciting launch event that makes a lasting impression.
The Details:
Quote based on need and timeline.
That Friend for Coffee
Sometimes you need someone with professional experience to work with as you create and strive toward your goals. I know I do! Hire me for a couple hours or on a bi-weekly basis to work with you on your next amazing project.
- Do you need a kind but critical first reader for your manuscript to make sure it’s in the best shape possible before you look for an agent or a publisher? I can offer valuable insight into what’s working (and what’s not) by reading through your manuscript as if I was on your publishing committee. Don’t wait to find the flaws until after you’ve gotten those rejection letters. Let’s make your book the best it can be before you start submissions.
- Do you need to pitch your book in person to a publishing executive or prospective agent for the first time at a writer’s conference? Are you just a little bit terrified that if you get it wrong you’ll blow your chance? Let’s set up a call! I’ll listen to your pitch, then provide feedback and direction that will give you the confidence you need to sell yourself well.
- Do you dream of someday speaking at conferences yourself? Let’s start making that dream a reality! I’ll help you create a dynamic 20-minute presentation by working through the topics you write on and offering guidance about what makes a powerful, memorable talk.
The sky is the limit!
The Details:
Quote based on project and timeline.
Cost: $150 per hour