Editorial & Marketing Strategy Services
Looking for info regarding representation?
I consider myself to be an editorial agent, which means I assist my clients at no charge for help with their proposals, marketing strategy, edits, etc. No agent is better than the wrong agent, so if you’re looking for information about my process as an agent, please visit my Submissions page.
Disclaimer:
Never pay a literary agent up front for representation.
Agents are paid on commission for books that they represent and sell.
Pursuant to the AALA Canon of Ethics, you cannot query me with queries, proposals, or manuscripts that I work on editorially. Please note: A consultation for marketing strategy or editorial services does not indicate or imply representation.
My Approach
When it comes to book proposals and the craft of writing, I believe in a readers-focused approach and when it comes to social media and platform-building, I believe in an audience-focused approach. Marketing is a trial-and-error “others-focused” endeavor that takes patience, consistency, and the ability to pivot when necessary.
Experience
I’ve been crafting proposals for clients since 2013 and working as a freelance marketing consultant since 2017.
Former VP and co-owner of Platinum Literary Services (now retired), in which we focused on proposal creation and marketing strategy for writers, as well as conducting marketing strategy for authors with a traditional publishing house.
**For full biography and awards list, please see my Media page.
Education
MFA in Communications, focusing on marketing and PR
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Humanities and Behavioral Social Science and a minor in Criminology
Awards
Multiple awards for writing, marketing, and broadcast campaigns.
Are We a Good Fit?
I’m best suited for proposals and query critiques/first pages for the genres that I acquire, although I am not available for picture book or synopsis critiques.
The list of genres I represent can be found on my submissions page here.
Services Offered
Get a publishing professional’s perspective on your query package, first pages, and proposals.
Please note: Critiques and reviews are one-pass only. All materials must be submitted as a Microsoft Word attachment,
12-pt font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1″ margins.
Query Critique
Includes written feedback on your query, up to 500 words.
Price: $40.
Query Critique + Call
Includes written feedback on your query, up to 500 words, plus up to a 15-minute call via either phone or Zoom. We can discuss the critique or anything related to publishing.
Price: $90
Query Critique + First 5 Pages
Includes written feedback on your query, as well as the first five pages of your manuscript.
Please note: I am not critiquing picture book manuscripts at this time.
Price: $100.
Query Critique + First 5 Pages + Call
Includes written feedback on your query and the first five pages of your manuscript, plus a call via either phone or Zoom for up to 30 minutes. We can discuss the critique, pages, or anything related to publishing during this time.
Price: $150.
Nonfiction Proposal Review
Includes an in-depth review and written feedback on your nonfiction book proposal, up to 10 pages. Does not include sample chapters.
Price: $150.
Disclaimer
Reminder: Pursuant to the AALA Canon of Ethics, you cannot query me with queries, proposals, or manuscripts that I work on editorially.
Please note: A consultation for marketing strategy or editorial services does not indicate or imply representation.
Next Steps
To request more information or move forward, email me at Bethany @ BethanyJett.com.
Marketing, Branding, & Social Media Consulting
Feel Like You Need to Get a Better Handle on Your Marketing or Branding but Can’t Seem to Find a Way that Works?
Long gone are the days when the publisher handles the majority of the marketing and publicity efforts for your book. If you need help figuring out a strategy that saves your sanity, a private session might be just the ticket to get you started.
One-Hour Private Strategy Session ** CURRENTLY FULL **
Extremely limited availability. Email me at Bethany @ BethanyJett.com for more information or to be added to the waitlist.
Prior to our call, you’ll fill out an in-depth questionnaire so I can research and craft a personalized strategy custom tailored towards your goals. This can include strategies for book launches, social media, website critique/assistance, branding, email marketing, and small business or book-related marketing campaigns.
Price options for 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month packages are available upon request.