Getting a book deal

This is an email I received from Helen Rowe over the summer:

I just wanted to let you know that I have accepted a book deal with Flint Books (a sister company to The History Press). They are offering a small advance and 'Eliminating Poverty from Britain' is due to be published in April/May next year in hardback and will be distributed to the major book stores.Thank you for all your help!

Last year, I was a judge for the Page Turner Awards and Helen won my book mentorship prize.

I could see the potential in her book idea and knew that I could help make her manuscript even better.

Over the winter, we worked together to hone her message, develop the framework for her book, and craft a synopsis that enabled her to successfully sell her manuscript to the publisher.

So, as you can imagine, I was so excited when I received her email!

I asked Helen to share a few words about what she got from our work together and this is what she said:

"I was extremely lucky to have Karen as my mentor after winning The Page Turner Awards Mentorship Prize, 2021.

Karen provided me with detailed and expert help as I was completing my book. I have no doubt that her advice was a vital element in getting my publishing deal. I had no idea about the structure of a book until Karen told me about it.

It was also extremely helpful to be able to talk to her during the lonely slog that writing a book can be. Karen was always understanding and responsive. A huge help. Thank you so much!"

The thing is, when it comes to writing a book, you don't know what you don't know. By having someone to support you, you are more likely to achieve the best possible chance of success, because you can ask your questions, get greater clarity and have a different perspective.

If you'd like to be guided through your book writing journey, then please get in touch to find out more.