Get a nonfiction book deal—starting with a proposal agents can’t ignore!

I’m a former literary agent and the author of two traditionally published nonfiction books. I help writers of nonfiction and memoir get agent-ready with market-ready proposals, submission materials, and customized research.

I understand that it’s frustrating to be a professional in your field but not to understand how to get a book published. I help nonfiction experts develop and refine their book proposals to attract the attention of literary agents and book publishers. My constructive editorial feedback on proposals and sample chapters provides a level of personal engagement with your project that a group workshop or online course cannot.

My mission: to help nonfiction writers become authors with standout book proposals and submissions materials.

“Virginia expertly guided me through the exciting and complex book proposal process, ultimately helping me secure a deal with a major publishing house. I am deeply grateful for her mentorship and will always be indebted to her.”

Dr Olivia Ong, BACK ON MY FEET (a physician memoir forthcoming from HarperCollins in 2026)

My clients have been published by the following:

Most publishing folks hide behind submissions platforms and slushpiles. I’m excited to talk about your book proposal or memoir.

Book a no-obligation call now to see how I can help you reach your publishing goals.

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You receive commercial and constructive feedback that will make the difference between languishing in the slushpile and getting a literary agent’s attention.

Here’s a partial list of traditionally published books I’ve helped bring into the world.

Check out what my clients say about working with me.

Ready to learn more? Here are my services for aspiring nonfiction writers:

Query Check

Get a publishing professional to review your query letter

$250

I read and assess your query like a literary agent would, identifying any “red flags” and areas for development
I provide annotated edits and questions to help you address red flags and strengthen your chances of a literary agent asking to read your manuscript
I give you feedback on a second draft, revised within 14 days of my annotated comments

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Agent-ready Edit

Feel confident submitting your book proposal

$1500

Assessment of your book proposal (max 30 pp) to ensure commerciality of idea, presence of expected proposal elements, identifying any”red flags” to prospective agents/publishers
Provide annotated edits in Google Docs so that you can address any issues identified and/or areas for further editorial development
Zoom strategy call #1 to review your proposal in the light of feedback, and discuss questions arising (50 minutes)
Editorial feedback on revised draft proposal
Zoom strategy call #2 to review next steps / action plan to publication

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Agent Research

Make sure you’re submitting to the right agents

$500

Read your submission materials and some of your manuscript in order to get a solid understanding of your project and your distinctive voice
Research and develop a customized list of prospective agents (or mid-sized and boutique publishers accepting direction submissions)
Present the research to you in a confidential and customized spreadsheet full of detailed contact information about individual agents and/or publishers, including precedent sales and comparison titles

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