Publishing Strategy Consultation is where we sit down, take a clear-eyed look at your manuscript and your life, and sketch out a publishing path that actually fits both.

We start with your goals. Do you dream of seeing your book on shelves through a traditional house? Would you prefer the control and speed of self-publishing? Are you somewhere in between, curious about small presses or hybrid options? We talk through what each route really asks of you-time, money, patience, and temperament-so you're not choosing based on myths or marketing.

Then we look at the work itself. Genre, word count, audience, and how "finished" the manuscript is right now all matter. Some projects are strong candidates for agents and big publishers; others are better served by a nimble, independent release. Together, we map out realistic next steps: revision priorities, timeline, and where this particular book is most likely to find a home.

We can also touch on early marketing considerations: how you might start growing a small but genuine readership, what kind of online presence feels sustainable for you, and which efforts can wait until later. The goal isn't to overwhelm you with to-dos; it's to give you a simple, written pathway you can refer back to when the process starts to feel fuzzy.

By the end of the session, you'll know which publishing lane you're choosing for this project right now, what that lane looks like, and the first few concrete actions to take-whether that's diving into revisions, researching agents, or learning the basics of self-publishing platforms.