Your next publishing step starts here.
Just take your next step.
You’ve had a book in your heart for years — but between life, work, and not knowing where to start, it keeps getting pushed to “someday.”
I am Margot Starbuck and 2 decades ago I was standing in your shoes. Since then I've worked alongside publishers on hundreds of major publishing projects as writer, editor, and coach!
Having interviewed countless agents, publishers, and editors, I know exactly what gatekeepers need to see to say "yes."
🥾 Receive a Free Trail Map: HERE
✔️ Discern your reader’s felt need.
✔️ Know your reader.
✔️ Clarify your book's premise
✔️ Name your book's promise.
✔️ Explore the publishing landscape.
✔️ Learn why publishers--and readers!--say "yes."
✔️ Pick your path.
Get Instant Clarity on Your Best Publishing Path
Figure out the smartest path for your book — traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing — so you stop spinning and start moving forward with confidence.
✔️ Establish your credibility.
✔️ Develop compelling pitches.
✔️ Reach your readers.
Learn exactly what your website needs to communicate so agents and publishers take you seriously the moment they look you up.
A strong book idea can still get rejected if the pitch doesn’t land. My 14-beat pitch strategy equips you to craft a compelling pitch that gatekeepers respect.
Grow your reach the smart way by tapping into audiences that already exist — without hustling for likes or chasing algorithms.
✔️ Choose the best structure.
✔️ Outline your book.
✔️ Identify each chapter’s big idea.
✔️ Map each chapter.
Map Our Your Book Before You Begin Writing
If starting your book feels overwhelming, this course gives you a map. In one focused, guided day, you’ll outline your entire nonfiction book so you can write with confidence.
TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING PATH...
✔️ Craft a compelling book proposal.
✔️ Pitch agents, or publishers, directly to secure a contract.
✔️ Write your book.
✔️ Navigate the publishing process.
This Is Where Publishing Decisions Are Made
Your step-by-step guide to building a professional nonfiction book proposal. Learn how to shape your idea into a proposal that shows gatekeepers you understand the industry — and that your book is ready to compete.
And when you finish the course you'll have completed your nonfiction book proposal!
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING PATH...
✔️ Write your book.
✔️ Choose self-publishing or a hybrid publishing partner.
✔️ Navigate the publishing process.
"Listen: Here's What You Need to Do..."
"When I first started writing all I wanted was for a publishing veteran to sit me down and say 'Listen: here's what you need to do.' Margot does exactly that—with friendliness, savvy, humor, clarity, and grace. Gone is the foggy mystery of publishing: here is your one-stop guide to delivering what publishers are looking for."
-Sarah Arthur, author of A Light So Lovely (and others!)
Want Margot to Review Your Work?
Margot reviews your work to ensure you've nailed it!
- Author Website Review
- Publisher Readiness Review
- Nonfiction Book Proposal Review
- Nonfiction Manuscript Review (developmental edit!)
Where You Can Find My Clients' Books...
👋🏽 I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS
✋🏾 “Do I need to take the courses in order?”
Nope! You know which one you need in this moment.
✋🏻 "Can I get feedback on my book or book proposal?"
Heck yeah! Learn more about Margot editing your nonfiction book or proposal HERE.
🖐🏿 "Should I buy these courses if I write fiction?"
Nope.
🤚🏽 "Are these live or instant access?"
These are instant access. You can start learning how to dazzle a publisher as soon as you join!
✋🏾 "How long will I have access?"
Lifetime access — revisit the material anytime you need it.
✋🏻 "Is there a guarantee I’ll get published?"
Nope. But here’s the guarantee: you will know exactly what it takes to get published, and successful execution is up to you!
✋🏾 "Do you offer refunds?"
Due to the digital nature of the product, we do not offer refunds. If you have questions about whether or not this offer is for you, email us at wordmelon@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to help you decide whether this is a good fit for you.
