Your Story Deserves to Be Heard
If you’re reading Josée’s story and find yourself searching for something bigger in your own life, let it serve as a reminder that your message matters too. Every great book starts as an idea and with the right strategy, clarity, and connections, that idea can grow into a movement.
Like Josée, you don’t have to navigate the publishing world alone. With a polished proposal and the right guidance, you can open doors to agents, publishers, and opportunities that bring your vision to life. The next chapter is waiting; it’s simply a matter of taking the first step with confidence.
Client Background
Josée Madison is an author with a powerful message and a manuscript that holds significant potential for impact. Like many first-time authors seeking a traditional publishing route, she faced the challenge of standing out to book agents and major publishers in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Her goal was to create a professional, agent-ready book proposal that could showcase her expertise, vision, and market potential, while also securing connections to the right industry professionals who could help her take the next step toward a publishing deal.
Challenges
Lack of clarity on what agents look for in a strong proposal.
Difficulty navigating the publishing landscape, including identifying credible literary agents.
Need for strategic positioning to ensure her proposal aligned with the expectations of major publishers.
Our Approach
1. Developing a Professional Book Proposal
We collaborated with Josée to create a comprehensive and polished book proposal designed to meet industry standards. This included:
A compelling overview and hook to capture agents’ attention.
A well-structured chapter outline and sample content.
Competitive analysis and positioning to highlight her book’s uniqueness.
Defined target audience and market potential.
Clear author bio and platform details to showcase credibility.
2. Strategic Guidance on the Publishing Process
I provided step-by-step guidance on what agents and publishers look for, helping Josée understand how to position herself for long-term success. We covered:
How to present her unique value as an author.
How to highlight the marketability of her message.
How to differentiate her book in a crowded field.
3. Warm Introduction to Industry Connections
To help her move from preparation to execution, I shared the direct contact information of a reputable book agent. Alongside this, I coached Josée on how to reach out professionally, providing her with a tailored email draft and insights into what agents want to see in an initial approach.
Results
Josée walked away with a professional, polished book proposal aligned with publishing industry standards.
She gained clarity on the publishing process, including what agents prioritize and how to position her book effectively.
She received a direct pathway to agent representation through my guidance, giving her a stronger chance of landing a publishing deal with a major publisher.
Client Transformation
By the end of our work together, Josée was no longer uncertain about how to move forward—she had both the tools and the connections to actively pursue her publishing goals. The proposal we created together became her calling card to book agents, giving her confidence and credibility as she stepped into the next phase of her author journey.