Authors
Sometimes we work with
individuals to help them get their books published.
This process typically starts with a book-proposal phase,
in which we help our clients shape their ideas in ways that
will appeal to publishers. In many cases, we work
collaboratively with literary agents to develop the book
proposal, outline, and sample chapter(s).
If the
book proposal is accepted, we often continue on with the
author, helping to deliver the book specified in the
proposal. After the manuscript is completed, we help the
author navigate the intermediate and final stages of book
production.
We recently worked with a physician who had written her
first novel, and wanted help getting it into a publishable
shape. This was a very different kind of challenge, which
we enjoyed. Personal chemistry is important, here!
Completing a book is usually a long, complicated, and
expensive process—in terms of time, money, or emotions—so
we work with our authors to stay on schedule and stay
within budget.
Self portrait, George Cruikshank, 1858
