Service 01
Navigator
Find your path to publication
You have a book — or at least the bones of one. Maybe a full manuscript, maybe a proposal draft, maybe a conviction that won't quit. What you don't have is clarity on the best path forward. Traditional publishing? Hybrid? Self-publish with a strategy? Navigator is a strategic consulting engagement designed to answer exactly that question — and map the route.
What's Included
Everything you need to find the right door
01
Publishing Path Assessment
We evaluate your book, your goals, and your current platform to determine which publishing path gives you the best strategic advantage.
02
Book Proposal Review
If you're going traditional, your proposal needs to sing. I review and refine it from the acquisitions side — what editors actually want to see.
03
Agent & Publisher Targeting
A curated shortlist of agents or publishers who are the right fit for your specific book, genre, and platform — not a generic spray-and-pray list.
04
Platform Gap Analysis
An honest look at where your author platform stands and what needs to happen before you pitch. Includes a prioritized action list.
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Two Strategy Sessions
60-minute deep dives — one at kickoff, one to review your complete strategy. Recorded so you can reference them later.
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Your Navigation Map
A written strategic document you keep forever: your publishing path, timeline, next steps, and the specific moves to make in the next 90 days.
How It Works
Four steps to clarity
Navigator is designed to be focused and efficient — you're not signing up for months of coaching. You're getting a clear strategic answer and a concrete plan, fast.
01
Intake & Review
You send me your manuscript, proposal draft, or book concept plus a questionnaire about your goals. I review everything before we meet.
02
Strategy Session
Our first 60-minute deep dive. We map your options, identify your best path, and surface the gaps that need closing.
03
The Build
I create your Navigation Map — written strategy, curated target list, platform gap analysis, and 90-day action plan.
04
Final Review
Second 60-minute session to walk through your map, answer questions, and make sure you leave with total confidence in your next moves.
Navigator is
built for you if…
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You have a finished or nearly finished manuscript and you're ready to figure out what to do with it
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You've been told "you need a platform" but nobody's shown you what that actually means for your specific book
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You want the insider perspective — how publishing actually works, not just what writing conferences teach
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You're choosing between traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing and need someone objective to help you decide
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You don't need ongoing coaching — you need a strategic answer and a plan, then you'll run with it
Ready to find your path?
Stop guessing which publishing door to knock on. Navigator gives you the map, the targets, and the confidence to move.
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