Frequently Asked Questions

  • I haven't written or published a book yet. Can you help me get started?

    The authors who will most benefit from my experience have done the work to establish themselves and release their first couple of books. However, I do offer research packages to help you write to market if that’s your goal.

    I can also create a customized strategy and offer advice on how to get started. I can also point you toward resources and educate you on industry best practices.

  • What genres do you work in?

    Four years at a writer nonprofit assisting all sorts of writers, a year as a publicist at a local interest publisher and five years working directly with indie genre authors means my experience is across the board. I have the most concentrated knowledge in SF&F and LitRPG but I can help authors of all genres.

  • Do you provide virtual assistant services?

    I do, but my expertise and experience means I go beyond the role of a typical virtual assistant. A VA is a junior who executes on your strategies. They can be extremely helpful in taking over admin tasks and engaging your audience, but it requires you to set the strategy.

    I can help you develop that strategy and make sure everything you are doing is deliberate. Not every author will benefit from engaging with BookTok. Not every author should be in Kindle Unlimited. Posting on social media just for the sake of it has limited value.

    I will help you decide why you are doing certain things. Many authors will go through the motions without considering if it is the best use of their time and money. My industry experience means I can help with that.

  • Do you design book covers?

    The short answer is no. However, I can assist with design research, help with recruiting and managing artists, and series typography and branding.

    I am not a cover artist, but I have extensive experience in graphic design, visual branding and artist recruitment/art direction.

  • Do you design websites?

    I don’t design and develop websites, but I can evaluate your web presence and suggest improvements. I can help establish a framework and hierarchy of information that best meets your communication needs.

    I can also offer graphic and copywriting support.

  • Can you lay out my ebook and/or print version?

    Yes. But beyond that, I can make sure your ebook and print editions are effective, professional and present your work in the best light.

    I can also help you devise backmatter and read-through strategies to capture readers and funnel them to your other books or onto your mailing list.

  • Can you help me get my production on-track?

    Yes! Production and workflow planning is one of my specialties. I can offer advice and strategies, plus production planning from manuscript completion all the way through backlist promotion.

  • What are your rates?

    It depends. The nature of the industry and the breadth of my skills means there’s no one size fits all package. My services can be packaged depending on your needs, the expertise you come to the table with, and budget. Most packages beyond a simple report come with an hour allotment for implementation or other support.

    I offer everything from one-off reports to get you on the right track, to full campaign strategies and author branding overhauls.

    I am willing to work within a variety of budgets.