You (Probably) Need To Hire Help

A lot of people ask me:

When’s the right time to hire someone like you to help with my book proposal?

Or if they know a little bit about me, the work I do, and the publishing industry:

When should I start building my platform?

My answer — to both questions — is typically: now. Or if I’m feeling snarky . . . yesterday.

Trying to get a book deal is a little like trying to build a million dollar investment portfolio. You have to start small and take consistent action to achieve the end result you want.

So, if you:

• Have a good idea but no idea what to do with it
• Are not a publishing professional
• Are busy and successful
• Have an idea that is tied to your business
• Are trying to grow your audience and reach
• Are like me and feel allergic to most DIY projects
• Dream of writing multiple books
• Love the idea of talking about your literary agent, your editor and how you need to visit them in New York (because that really does happen)
• Want to see your name and “Penguin Random House” on the same page
• Want to make a big impact…