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The Rose Approach

A strategic 3-step process to help authors make the right publishing moves with clarity and confidence.

  • 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

    • 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

  • 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

    • 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.

  • 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)

    • 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.

  • All of Basic Toolkit for Nonfiction plus:

    • Proposal Guidance (feedback on structure, gaps, comps, marketing plan)

    • Contract Review (within 120 days of wrap-up)

  • 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.

  • Need help deciding between Traditional and Hybrid?


    Try the Find-Your-Fit Toolkit—includes ToolkitPlus + tailored hybrid publishing strategy sessions.

  • 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.

If you're ready to take the next step, schedule a consultation today. I also offer Free Call Fridays—short sessions for authors who are curious, stuck, or simply exploring their options.

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Praise for Rose & Foreword Lit

Praise for Rose & Foreword Lit

  • Author Shigeko Ito.

    "Rose possesses a wealth of knowledge about the publishing industry. She was my cheerleader, offering invaluable moral support, encouragement, and a balanced perspective during the challenging phase in my search..."

    Shigeko Ito - Author

  • Author and urban planning consultant Joshua Schank.

    “We had not published a book in a long time and the world of publishing had changed dramatically in that time. Rose helped guide is through the process and find a publisher who was a perfect fit for us. We could not have done it without her!"

    Joshua Schank - Author

  • Kristen Tremonti Reiter - Author

    “Rose is an absolute gem—knowledgeable, well-connected, and a joy to work with. She transformed my query letter with thoughtful research and industry insight, ultimately connecting me with my publisher...[She turned] what felt like an overwhelming process into an exciting and rewarding journey. Choosing to work with Rose was one of the best decisions I made.

    Kristen Tremonti - Author

  • Ghostwriter Peggy Holsclaw.

    "To be frank, the modern publishing industry is overwhelming, confusing, and rife with scammers. It's hard for authors to know who they can trust and what to focus on in this constantly evolving environment. Time and again, I've seen Rose demonstrate compassion for authors and leverage her wealth of insider knowledge to guide them toward their unique goals."

    Peggy Holsclaw - Ghostwriter

  • Author Dr. Mike Parent.

    "Rose has been super helpful in guiding me through the processor finding agents and submitting my novel! There's WAY more to this than I had thought, and I'm super happy to have had Rose assisting me on the way!"

    Mike Parent - Author

  • Gary Pavela - Writer

    "Key words to describe Rose: Professional > Gracious > Diligent > Skillful > Endlessly patient!"

    Gary Pavela - Writer

  • "Rose is a publishing mastermind, with more knowledge about the industry than I could ever hope to gain on my own. The greatest compliment, and one that I wholeheartedly and unreservedly give to Rose, is that I trust her. As a ghostwriter and editor, I can confidently send my clients to her, knowing that they are in good hands. She has been an invaluable resource to me not only as a ghostwriter and editor, but also as a novelist. She was the very first person—even before my partner, my best friend, and my mom—that I let read my novel in full. That's how much I trust her!"

    Kelsey Adams - Author & Writer

  • Book Coach and Ghostwriter Marni Seneker.

    "The publishing world is opaque and confusing. Rose has given wise counsel to me and my clients as we try to find them the best publishing partner for their overall goals. She is thorough, accessible, generous, and fantastic to work with."

    Marni Seneker - Ghostwriter & Book Coach

  • Danna Steele, designer.

    "Rose is an excellent partner to have in the publishing journey. She's got a strong grasp on the ins and outs of project management, and handles each book with utmost care and professionalism. It's been a joy to work with her and to see how happy authors have been with her guidance!"

    Dana Mathias Steele - Designer

  • "As a new author, I worked with Rose on how to navigate the book industry. She knew her subject matter extremely well and helped me tremendously in the process. I avoided a ton of unnecessary pitfalls and costly mistakes by heeding her advice. Thanks to Rose I've got a killer book!"

    Doug Fifer - Author

  • Author Christine Cooper.

    Rose takes the time to discover you, your needs, and your story. She strategically provides insights and connections to link you to the processes and people that can help share your story in the way that matches your needs.

    Christine Cooper - Author

  • Author Marie Kuipers.

    "NOBODY knows more than Rose about who might want to rep your book (and who won't--yay for efficiency!), where to connect to those people, HOW to sell your story to an agent/publisher, and which markets will most value your work. She will also help you decide which *kind* of publishing is best for you...and will walk you through all that with kindness, patience, honesty, and enthusiasm."

    Marie Kuipers - Author

  • Author and CEO Deepika Sandhu.

    "Rose is the ultimate connector and knowledge source for all things publishing. Her insights and ability to provide data, information and connections in the industry is unmatched."

    Deepika Sandhu, CEO of Soul Sparks Press

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