The Rose Approach
A strategic 3-step process to help authors make the right publishing moves with clarity and confidence.
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Before exploring any publishing path, we get clear on your vision.
What’s included:
1:1 deep-dive strategy session to understand your publishing goals (traditional, hybrid, indie, etc.)
Review of your manuscript or proposal (if available)
Feedback on book positioning, audience, and long-term career goals
Clarification of your book’s unique value in the market
How I help:
I become your thought partner—helping you distill your message, align your goals, and set realistic expectations before you make any big decisions. -
Your book doesn’t exist in a vacuum. I analyze where it fits and how to pitch it effectively.
What’s included:
Market research on genre/category performance
Reader trend analysis to inform positioning
Agent/publisher wishlist and backlist research (what they want vs. what they’ve sold)
Comparable title analysis for pitches or positioning
Strategic advice on publishing path: traditional, hybrid, or independent
How I help:
I pull from industry data and real-time insights to shape a smart, tailored strategy that fits your goals—no guesswork. -
Once you’re clear and positioned, we connect the dots.
What’s included:
Query letter or pitch review (or writing support)
Introductions to aligned agents, hybrid publishers, or PR/marketing partners
Personalized submission strategy with timelines
Consulting on early calls and negotiations
Guidance on evaluating offers and navigating terms
How I help:
I open doors and help you walk through them—with confidence. Whether it's crafting your pitch or preparing you for a meeting, I guide you at every step.
Three Ways I Can Support Your Author Journey
Self Publishing
Own It All—With Expert Guidance
True indie publishing—community-driven, collaborative, and author-owned
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Teach you every step of the process.
Handle all general contracting.
Deliver a final product you fully own.
What I don’t do:
Marketing or publicity (but I’ll connect you to the right team for your goals and budget).
Authors with a Clear Vision—Expert Publishing Support
You know exactly what you want for your book. Now let’s make sure your publishing path supports that.
Hybrid Publishing
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After discussing your book goals, I’ll provide complimentary introductions to trusted collaborators and execute custom outreach to potential new publishing partners.
Whether you're negotiating with a hybrid press or vetting a partner, we ensure you don’t go in blind. -
Providing industry perspective on what’s standard (and what’s not) along with targeted guidance on what terms support your book goal.
$400 for the first 3 contracts. $50 per additional document.
Most Popular Approach
Submission Toolkits for Serious Authors
For authors pursuing adult or YA fiction/nonfiction in the commercial market.
Traditional Publishing
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Query Letter Development: Done-for-you language that showcases your book without the awkward self-promotion.
Custom Query List: Curated list of agents or indie publishers based on your genre, audience, and goals (no spray-and-pray approach).
Comp Titles & Market Positioning: Recent comparables (from the past 4 years) to help argue your book's salability and market fit.
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All of the Basic Toolkit for Fiction plus:
First Pages Polish (agent-ready prep)
Manuscript-to-Market Evaluation (from an agent/publisher lens)
1-page Synopsis (written after full read)
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Query Letter Development: Done-for-you language that showcases your book without the awkward self-promotion.
Custom Query List: Curated list of agents or indie publishers based on your genre, audience, and goals (no spray-and-pray approach).
Comp Titles & Market Positioning: Recent comparables (from the past 4 years) to help argue your book's salability and market fit.
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All of Basic Toolkit for Nonfiction plus:
Proposal Guidance (feedback on structure, gaps, comps, marketing plan)
Contract Review (within 120 days of wrap-up)
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Includes all of the Basic Toolkit for Nonfiction plus:
Full ghostwritten proposal based on your outline or complete manuscript.
Includes research, marketing language, and 3rd party proofreading.
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Need help deciding between Traditional and Hybrid?
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Do you only need Query Letter Templates? Or maybe you’re just looking for a Manuscript-to-Market Evaluation?
In either case, contact Rose for custom pricing for one, unbundled service on a timeline that fits your needs.
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