If navigating the journey to publication seems murky, I get it. You don’t have to figure it out alone. Having written 50 books—including 2 NYT bestsellers—I know the way and I am here to walk it with you. One step at a time.
There's a map.
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." So now I'm walking with you, from idea to published.
Discover Your Publishing Roadmap
1️⃣ Choose Your Path: Decide which publishing route (traditional, hybrid, or self) is for you.
2️⃣ Grow Your Platform: Reach readers, polish your site, and begin pitching gatekeepers.
3️⃣ Build Your Book: Hone your fresh idea and map out the chapters of your book.
4️⃣ Dazzle a Gatekeeper: Craft a nonfiction book proposal that dazzles agents and publishers!
Find the path that fits you.
Traditional? Hybrid? Self?
Stop spinning your wheels and choose the best fit for your goals, timeline, and budget.
Impress gatekeepers with your online presence.
Publishers will Google you — here’s how to look like the professional writer they want to work with.
Make agents and editors say, “Tell me more.”
With my signature 14-beat strategy, you'll craft a clear, compelling pitch that gets attention fast.
Outline your nonfiction book in one focused day.
Get your ideas out of your head and into a structured, professional framework. When you map your chapters you're ready to write!
Your professional proposal — done right.
This is the same system my coaching clients use to get agented and published.
"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!)
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 proposal?"
Heck yeah! Learn more about Margot editing your nonfiction book or book 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 [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help you decide whether this is a good fit for you.
