Not self-published. 

Book It! Writer's Consultation

For the writer who wants to be an author

Get It Published! Consultation. Let’s make your book. This two-hour private consultation will get you on the road to a book contract. We'll get to the heart of your idea, begin to identify your writer's "voice," find marketing angles, and talk through the process of creating a book proposal and pitching to literary agents. You will receive a Book It! binder with step-by-step instructions on how to get your book idea into the hands of an agent and, ultimately, a publisher. 
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Book It! Follow-up Consultation continues what we started in the Get It Published! seminar or private consultation. You can also book me for developmental editing or even to write your book proposal. If you’re having trouble pushing toward the finish line, book me!
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Laurie Helgoe’s writer’s clinic is located in the charming city of Charleston, West Virginia. While you’re here, stroll the art galleries, walk the river boulevard, and for the adventurous, take a side trip for some world-class white water rafting.

Get It Published! Online Consultation – NEW!

Stay home, interact with Laurie, and cover the same ground

 What you get:

• Instruction on the steps from book idea to book contract
• Book It! binder with the tools you need
• Feedback and help in shaping, structuring and pitching your idea
• Tips on building your platform as an author

 How it works:

• YOU: Fill out this registration form.  Oh, and pay me.
  • ME: I welcome you with an email and an overview of the steps from book idea to book contract.
• YOU: Reply to my email. Tell me what your book is about and why you want to write it. Keep it informal, as you would when emailing a friend. Add a little background on you.
  • ME: I talk with you by phone (we'll set up a 30-minute appointment) and help you go deeper by asking clarifying questions. I assign you writing exercises to draw out your voice as an author.
• YOU: Complete and send the exercises to me via email.
  • ME: I highlight the potent aspects of your idea and on the voice I am “hearing” in your writing. I also write up possible outlines for your book, taking into account what agents & publishers look for, and pitch you some viable titles. Finally, I suggest ways to build your platform as an author.
• YOU: Send me a draft of your Table of Contents (TOC) 
  • ME: I provide feedback on the TOC and send you (1) the Book Proposal Sketchbook, and (2) A copy of my Introvert Power book proposal (as you know, it sold), and (3) tips on finding a literary agent.
• YOU ARE READY to go and GET IT PUBLISHED!

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Book It! Online Consultation picks up where we left off in your Get It Published! Online Consulation or Get It Published!

seminar.  You can also book me for developmental editing or even to write your book proposal. Hourly rates apply. If you’re

having trouble pushing toward the finish line, book me!

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Book It! Consulting offers:

• Individual Writer's Consultation
• Get It Published! Seminars
• Book Proposal Writing
• Book Publishing Consultation for Businesses

Registration:

1. Fill out this registration form.

2. Pay via the PayPal button below.

3. Once I receive your payment and registration, I'll send you a confirmation and get you started.

Questions? Contact Laurie at lahelgoe@suddenlink.net

Pricing:

Book It! Follow-up Consultation (live or online) -- $125/hour

Consulting Options

Get It Published! $295.00 Book It! (rate per hour) $125.00