consulting

Have you always dreamt of writing a book but don't know where to start?

Do you have an incredible true story to tell or life-enhancing wisdom to share?

Do you have a rare passion and curiosity for a zeitgeisty topic?

Or are you an expert in your field looking to write a book on your specialist subject?

I'm here to help.

As an award-winning former Editorial Director at HarperCollins Publishers, I can demystify the often impenetrable world of publishing, I know what commissioning editors are looking for, and how to get yourself noticed as an author.

I offer hour-long, half-day or full day detailed consultations in person, on Zoom or on the phone packed with examples and practical advice on:

how to make yourself as attractive as possible to potential agents and publishers

how to arrive at a compelling book idea and title that's authentic to you and plays to your strengths

how to create an unmissable query letter and proposal that does your idea justice

how a book goes from an idea to a bestseller

how the publishing process works

And much more.

And if you would like comprehensive, useful feedback on your non-fiction book concept or proposal, I'm available for that, too.

I also consult for talent agencies and publishing houses

Do you have talent on your roster who have written - or have the potential to write - a bestselling book, but you don't have an in-house literary department or agent?

I can help you navigate the publishing industry to secure the best possible deal for your talent.

From knowing which editors to approach, and what the unspoken rules are when it comes to running an auction, to deciding how to act in the best interests of your talent so they get the strongest possible advance, royalties and contractual terms for their long and short-term goals, I can advise on an ad-hoc basis or whatever arrangement works best for you.

consulting

Have you always dreamt of writing a book but don't know where to start?

Do you have an incredible true story to tell or life-enhancing wisdom to share?

Do you have a rare passion and curiosity for a zeitgeisty topic?

Or are you an expert in your field looking to write a book on your specialist subject?

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I'm here to help.

​

As an award-winning former Editorial Director at HarperCollins Publishers, I can demystify the often impenetrable world of publishing, I know what commissioning editors are looking for, and how to get yourself noticed as an author.

​

I offer hour-long, half-day or full day detailed consultations in person, on Zoom or on the phone packed with examples and practical advice on:

how to make yourself as attractive as possible to potential agents and publishers

​

how to arrive at a compelling book idea and title that's authentic to you and plays to your strengths

​

how to create an unmissable query letter and proposal that does your idea justice

​

how a book goes from an idea to a bestseller

​

how the publishing process works

And much more.

​

And if you would like comprehensive, useful feedback on your non-fiction book concept or proposal, I'm available for that, too.

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​

I also consult for talent agencies and publishing houses

Do you have talent on your roster who have written - or have the potential to write - a bestselling book, but you don't have an in-house literary department or agent?

​

I can help you navigate the publishing industry to secure the best possible deal for your talent.

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interested? drop me a line for a quote