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A powerhouse pitch can be the difference between having your work snapped up and having it languish in unpublished obscurity

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A good idea and hard work aren’t enough. You need a publisher pitch that says "Not only does my book have a right to be here. But I can prove it."

TO PULL THIS OFF, THOUGH, YOU'RE GOING TO NEED…

Strategic guidance around how to make publishers stand up and pay attention (for the right reasons)

The inside scoop on how the publishing industry works

Intel on exactly what publishers are looking for (and the deal-breakers to avoid)

Someone who can look critically at your book and distill your core message (because it's hard to read the label from inside the bottle)

An experienced hand that knows what to include (and what to leave out)

Let's whip your proposal into shape

Strong offers in the five-figure range from two publishers

“Kelly understands what publishers are looking for in a book proposal in terms of commercial viability and topics, she knows how to craft a proposal, and her contacts in the publishing industry means she can get a proposal in front of the right people, quickly. She understands the common errors new writers make, she educates you on the mechanics of storytelling and development of a protagonist's arc. She is the best mix of a drill sergeant that will get the best from you, and an empathic writing peer that understands the process can be hard and solitary.”

Mark Wales

Survivor: Life in the SAS (Pan Macmillan)

Pitching Book Ideas to Publishers: A strategically written book pitch separates the rookies from the pros

I'LL HELP YOU TAKE STEPS, LEAPS AND BOUNDS TOWARDS PRO STATUS

Industry experience

Deep industry insight and insider intel means
I know exactly what publishers are looking for and how to convincingly pitch your idea. No guesswork around here

One-on-one guidance

You’ll get my eyes, edits and coffee cup stains on everything we create together.

Personalised service

No pitch will ever be the same. Your book proposal will make a case for why your book deserves publication, and why it will sell.

Bullet-proof proposal

Developing a commercially smart book idea and pitch is the work I do best. I've never had a proposal rejected by a major publisher, ever.

Powerful connections

I have access to the top movers, shakers and gatekeepers, backed by the necessary relationships to seal the deal.

Publishing strategy

With your goals guiding us, we'll decide on the best publication strategy and ideal partners to get the most out of your book.

Writing a book pitch that rises to the top of the pile? It's tough.

But take it from an expert who has a 100% success rate: there’s a tried and tested process.

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Pitching Book Ideas to Publishers: A strategically written book pitch separates the rookies from the pros

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