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DON'T 'CHUCK IT'... PITCH IT! How to pitch your book without an agent
Let’s start with something many authors don’t realise: You don’t need an agent to pitch your book. An agent’s role is to act as a bridge between you and a publisher - submitting your work, negotiating contracts, and helping shape your author career. And while many authors who have agents value that support, it’s not a prerequisite for getting published. Authors pitch their work directly to publishers every day. What matters most isn’t whether you have an agent; it’s whether y
Crystal Leonardi
May 13 min read


THE BEFORE & AFTER
I believe every manuscript has an author’s voice waiting to be heard. As your publisher, I step in not to rewrite that voice, but to help it SHINE. Have you ever wondered what changes when book editing is truly collaborative? I’ve seen it transform confusion into literary splender, and doubt into momentum. Before: a promising first draft with scattered structure, a voice hiding behind too many words, and gaps that leave the reader disconnected. After: a leaner, clearer manus
Crystal Leonardi
Mar 91 min read


When Authors Fly Solo: Why Self-Publishing Is the Ultimate Compliment
Author JB Thomas at his book launch for 'Heart Full of Storm' Last week, I attended the launch of Heart Full of Storm , a new MM Paranormal Romance by JB Thomas. It should have felt like just another book launch—but for me, it was something much more personal. JB has published four novels with me: Rose Red , Tarot Moon , 1999 , and The Longest Night . So when he told me his next book would be self-published, I’ll be honest—I felt it. My first reaction was pure emotion. A lit
Crystal Leonardi
Feb 52 min read


What if No One Shows Up?
When an author’s book event doesn’t draw a big crowd, it can be disappointing and confidence-shaking. Despite careful planning, which...
Crystal Leonardi
Aug 22, 20243 min read

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