A one-on-one coaching session can sometimes be just what you need to understand the inner workings on the publishing business. As an editor and an author, Leila is uniquely qualified to answer questions from both sides of the desk such as:
—How can I tell if an agent or publisher is the right fit for me? What questions should I ask in an initial agent or editor call, and what answers should I be looking for?
—How can I evaluate the quality of the marketing plan my publisher has given me? What else should I be asking for in terms of promotion, and how do I ask for it? What should I be doing in terms of my own promotion without stepping on any toes?
—How do I handle a difficult situation with my agent/editor/publicist?
—How do I interpret my book’s sales figures?

Leila has the unique insight to understand both the author editor’s perspective and the inner workings of the book market. She listened, helped me brainstorm, and gave me the insight and confidence I needed to go into my publicity meeting with clear hopes and empathy for the time and budget restrictions most publishing houses face. I recommend hiring Leila to get the multifaceted point of view that your house will appreciate, respond to, and take seriously. 

Rebekah Manley, author of Alexandra and the Awful, Awkward, No Fun, Truly Bad Dates: A Picture Book Parody for Adults