Book Proposal and Submission Support

Helping current and future authors develop the submission materials and strategy to approach publishers and agents.

You’ve put in the hours at the writing desk. Now let’s figure out how to get your work into the right hands.

I support writers at all stages in navigating the publishing and submissions process. I would love to talk to you if:

  • Your work-in-progress is now complete, but you need help navigating how or where to submit it.

  • You have been researching and developing a work of non-fiction and need to develop it into a proposal.

  • You have researched submission guidelines but the marketing positioning and required materials feels overwhelming.

  • Your dream publisher wants a query, not a manuscript and you don’t know where to begin.

  • A conundrum not listed (let’s talk anyway!)

How I can help

Whether you're developing a proposal, preparing to query, or getting ready to submit a completed manuscript, I can help you figure out what comes next—and make sure your materials are doing their job.

Packages begin at $1,000. Every project is priced individually based on scope and level of support you need.

Develop Your Proposal

For nonfiction authors who are ready to take their book from idea to submission-ready proposal.

Choose the level of support that fits your process: hands-on coaching and feedback if you want to write it yourself, or collaborative support if you'd like help developing and drafting the heavier sections.

Proposal Coaching
Guidance, templates, feedback, and polish while you write your proposal.

Co-Creation Proposal Package
A collaborative process where I help research, shape, and draft the core sections of your proposal, then work with you through revision and final polish.

Prepare to Query

For authors with a completed manuscript who are ready to approach agents.

I'll help you shape the pitch, positioning, and supporting materials you need to make a strong submission, and research where and how to take it.

Query Package
Strategic positioning, query materials, author bio, and editorial support to help you approach the right agents with a polished, compelling package.

Prepare to Submit

For authors who are ready to put their work in front of agents, editors, or publishers, but aren't sure what that process should look like.

We'll identify what you need, where your work belongs, and how to present it professionally.

Submission Package
Cover letters and submission materials, positioning, research, and strategic guidance tailored to the requirements of your submission.

Not sure which kind of support you need?

That's exactly what the discovery call is for! Let’s talk

A supportive guide who understands the pitch

I've written book proposals for clients and for my own projects, and I regularly pitch editors as a freelance journalist with success. I've also worked for a small publishing house, where I was responsible for marketing, social media, and book launches. Today, I've published more than 150 journalistic articles, including award-winning work, and bring that combination of writing, pitching, publishing, and marketing experience to every proposal and submission package I develop.

2025

“Erin helped me take that next step – finding a home for the book. Even though in the past I have successfully placed books with multiple publishers, the landscape has shifted and navigating the current publishing world without an experienced guide is daunting. Erin is that experienced guide!”

– Mary Reeves Bell, author

Book a discovery call

Reach out and answer a few questions, and I’ll be in touch about scheduling a 20 minute conversation. Can’t wait to hear about your book!