Publishing can feel like a locked room, especially if you are trying to enter it from the outside.

I offer one-on-one consulting for writers, authors, editors, small press founders, freelancers, students, career-changers, and anyone trying to understand how publishing actually works. Sessions are $150 per hour and are built around what you need most: honest guidance, practical next steps, and a clearer sense of how to move forward. We can use the hour to talk through a manuscript, query materials, self-publishing options, traditional publishing, small press strategy, author platform, book marketing, editorial work, publishing careers, internships, freelancing, press operations, submissions, publicity, or how to break into the industry without losing your mind. This is not a vague pep talk. It is focused, direct, useful time with someone who works inside publishing every day.

Hourly consulting is best for people who need a few hours of professional insight without committing to a larger package. You might come with a specific problem, a messy draft, a career question, a press idea, a publishing plan, or just the feeling that you need someone experienced to help you sort the next right move. If you are considering a larger project, such as a full manuscript critique, editorial roadmap, press consultation, publicity plan, or multi-session mentorship, I can provide an estimate based on the scope of work.

Who Can Benefit

This consult is a good fit if you are:

• A writer trying to figure out your next revision, submission, or publishing path

• An author preparing to publish, promote, or relaunch a book

• A self-published author who wants a stronger strategy

• A small press founder or indie publisher building systems

• An editor, freelancer, or creative worker trying to shape your services

• A student, intern, or job seeker interested in publishing

• A career-changer trying to understand where you might fit in the industry

• A book person with a lot of questions and no clear map

What We Can Work On

Consults can cover:

• Manuscript direction and revision strategy

• Query letters, pitches, and submission materials

• Small press and indie publishing strategy

• Self-publishing versus traditional publishing

• Book marketing and publicity plans

• Author platforms, websites, newsletters, and social media

• Editorial services and freelance positioning

• Publishing career paths and job-search strategy

• Internship preparation and resume review

• Press operations, production timelines, and launch planning

• How to make smarter decisions before spending money

What You’ll Leave With

You will leave the session with clearer priorities, specific next steps, and a better understanding of what is worth your time, money, and energy. No gatekeeping. No fake certainty. No recycled advice that could apply to anyone. Just practical publishing guidance built around your actual situation.