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Our Service Philosophy
Content
To help the author develop and create the best book possible. Material that has both commercial appeal and long-term value.
Career
To help the author determine the next best step in their writing career. Giving counsel regarding the subtleties of the marketplace as well as the realities of the publishing community.
Contract
To help the author secure the best possible contract. One that partners with the best strategic publisher and one that is mutually beneficial for all parties involved.
Recent Posts
Fun Fridays – June 9, 2023
Today’s video dispenses with the notion “Good things come to those who wait.” Sometimes you just can’t wait for the blessings from the Lord.
What sheer joy!
Don’t Write the Book Without the Blueprint
What came first? The chicken or the egg? So many people have reached out and shared their amazing ideas for books with me. They have told me about everything from health and wellness to comics or cookbooks. But they’ve made the rookie mistake of writing a book without a proposal, believing a proposal can be easily constructed on the back end of writing a manuscript. No matter the concept or focus, a book proposal is the first step to bringing a book to life. What is a book proposal? A book proposal is a prepared document that casts the vision …
Worst-Case Scenario Survival Guide for Authors
In 1999, Chronicle Books published the first in a series of rather unique books, The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook; and it sold ten million copies, launching a multimedia franchise. Over a dozen books followed, as well as games, TV series, and other merchandise. Authors Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht built the books around extreme, need-based topics, like how to jump from a moving train or what to do if you have a tarantula sitting on you. Maybe it’s only me, but I’ve always wondered how to escape from a car hanging over the edge of a cliff! I think it …
Let’s Talk About Money
Hope that headline got your attention! Those of us who work with authors find that an area of consistent turmoil is when money is the topic. A major challenge is teaching authors when to talk about money and when not to talk about money. Let’s explore some of these challenges. And first, let’s assume you already have a literary agent. When to Talk Money With Your Publisher/Editor Never. That is your agent’s job. And if your agent is not doing their job, find one who will. It’s simple. Do not call or write your editor and complain about your abject …
Fun Fridays – June 2, 2023
I’m sorry about today’s video, but it made me laugh. The title is so appropriate: “When You’re Overqualified for the Job.” Stick with it till the one-minute mark and be amazed. This drummer just had to let loose! Sometimes you simply have bills to pay. Ever feel this way, metaphorically? Share23Tweet