We offer service in four broad areas: Editorial Development, Business Representation, Collaborating Writers, Publicity & Marketing Strategy.
Editorial Development
- Concept development: we help you to figure out the format and approach for translating your expertise, skill, or talent into a marketable work.
- Proposal development: we guide you through the process of creating a proposal and sample material for effective presentation of your work.
- Editorial review: we are available to you throughout the writing process. In this capacity, we work in an adjunct role with the editor at your publishing house.
Business Representation
- Negotiation: we negotiate the sale or license of rights to your work, and advocate on your behalf throughout the entire pre- and post-publication process
- Preparation of contracts: we prepare and/or review contracts for your approval and signature
- Financial management: we examine your royalty statement, collect monies due you from U.S. and foreign publishers, pay you promptly, and handle all tax reporting documents for the U.S. and foreign countries
Collaborating Writers
- Matchmaking: we identify writers who by background and interest will be able to work effectively with our clients
- Guidance: we guide experts and writers through all aspects of the collaborative process. We provide a sample contract and assistance with proposal development.
Publicity & Marketing Strategy
- Strategic Planning: we work with clients—and publishers—to develop a strategic plan for publicity and marketing. Our work augments what publisher's typically do.
- Matchmaking: we identify independent publicists for clients and assist them through the selection process.
- Placement: we have special contacts in many areas that enable us to help our clients place their stories or position their work more effectively
