The first step is an A&R. 

A&R stands for analysis and recommendations: think of it as a visit to the doctor.

All you have to do — whether you have 3 pages of notes, 300 pages of edited writing, or nothing written down yet — is tell me about yourself below. 

I contact you — at your convenience — for free. You get to tell me all about your book and send over what you have so far.

Like a good surgeon, I've done this procedure many, many times. One week later, I send you a short analysis of your idea and recommend exactly how to write it.

The A&R is the perfect "first date" and it has two main functions:

• I.) It is a professional assessment of your book idea.

In one concise document, you are given a blueprint for where your book is now and where it needs to go to be at industry standards. It's valuable in itself as a measuring stick and a "how-to" guide to make your book the best it can be. Even if we don't end up working together for the full project, you walk away with a map on where to go next.

• II.) It tests the waters for collaboration.

In a few pages you can see exactly how I work and I get a deeper understanding for what you want in your book. After the A&R, we know if we are on the same page before investing months of time and thousands of dollars.

There are no strings attached to the A&R. There is no risk. 

I only ask for an upfront fee of $1000 for my professional assessment.