consulting
We provide strategic guidance for authors ready to build impactful, polished, and purposeful work. Our consulting services are designed to support you at every stage of your journey, from idea development to final execution, with a focus on clarity, creativity, and elevated storytelling.
Whether you’re refining your manuscript, shaping your brand as an author, or navigating the publishing process, our suite of services delivers tailored insight, professional expertise, and intentional support to help you move with confidence and precision.
Our 1:1 consultation session is designed to provide expert guidance on specific areas identified by the writer. Clients select the areas they wish to discuss in advance before meeting to receive clead, strategic insight tailored to those topics.
Explore our suite of serves below.
developmental editing
Bijou Publications provides Developmental Editing to elevate and refine the core of your completed first draft. This service is tailored for writers who are prepared for an expert, high-level, strategic review. Developmental Editing includes revisions and mark-ups that emphasize story structure, pacing, plot, character development, dialogue, and thematic cohesion, helping you transform your manuscript into a compelling, fully realized work.
manuscript evaluation
Manuscript Evaluations offer a comprehensive assessment for completed drafts. Rather than directly revising the manuscript, this service provides a detailed editorial letter highlighting strengths, opportunities for improvement, and outlining actionable recommendations across structure, pacing, character development, dialogue, and thematic clarity. The Manuscript Evaluation equips writers with a clear roadmap for refining their work while preserving their unique voice.
publishing guidance
Explore traditional, hybrid, and independent publishing pathways. Gain insight on rights, royalties, and contracts. Receive valuable information on the importance of ISBN assignment, copyright registration, and distribution channels.
production guidance
Guidance on how to format the layout of your book’s interior and exterior design. Learn how to source illustrators, cover artists, and graphic designers. Collaborate with editors, designers, and other creatives.
marketing & promo
Designed to position your work with intention. Strategize on identifying your target audience and building a solid reader base. From strategic campaign planning to branded content and audience engagement.
We ask that you carefully review, fill out, and submit our consultation form before proceeding to pay for your initial consultation.
Please keep in mind that in addition to the initial consultation fee, pricing structures for developmental editing and manuscript evaluations are discussed in more detail during the intake process. All other services are covered in full by the initial consultation fee of $100.00 (USD).
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