You’ve written the words. Designed the cover. Maybe even launched your Substack.
But something feels off — sales are slow, engagement is flat, or you’re simply unsure what to do next.
That’s where The Author Checkup comes in.
This isn’t an edit. It’s a 360° professional assessment of your book’s market readiness — how your story, title, cover, description, and author brand all work together to attract (or repel) your ideal readers.
Because when your creative vision and marketing strategy are out of sync, your book never gets the visibility it deserves.
1. An Initial Review of Your Book or Substack (up to 5,000 words)
I’ll personally read and evaluate your manuscript excerpt or serialised Substack content to identify your strongest selling points — and what’s missing. You’ll receive feedback on clarity, tone, flow, positioning, and reader connection.
2. Cover, Title & Description Audit
Your visual and verbal first impressions make or break reader engagement. I’ll assess your title, subtitle, cover design, and description to ensure they align with your genre, appeal to your target audience, and signal professional quality.
3. Reader & Market Fit Assessment
Who is this really for — and how do you reach them? I’ll analyse your messaging and content through a reader-first lens to show you where your true market potential lies.
4. Substack or Author Platform Review (optional)
If you’re growing your audience on Substack or another platform, I’ll review your page, posts, and positioning for consistency, clarity, and conversion. Think of it as a mini brand audit to make sure every piece of your author presence is working in harmony.
5. Your Personal Author Health Report
You’ll receive a concise, actionable document (approx. 4–6 pages) outlining:
What’s already strong
What’s holding you back
Your best next steps for visibility, positioning, and growth
It’s part editorial insight, part marketing strategy — and entirely focused on helping your book succeed.
Indie authors ready to publish and want to ensure their book looks and reads like a bestseller
Authors whose existing books have stalled in sales and need a professional eye on what’s missing
Substack writers serialising their books or building a paid audience
Anyone who wants honest, expert feedback before investing in marketing or relaunching
Because I’ve been where you are.
When I wrote my first book, I thought the hard part was finishing it. But it wasn’t until I worked with a coach who helped me refine my positioning, marketing message, and reader fit that everything changed.
That clarity turned my book into a #1 Amazon Category Bestseller — and I’ve since helped dozens of indie authors do the same.
Now, through The Author Checkup, you can get that same level of clarity before you spend another dollar or lose another month wondering what’s wrong.
Review of up to 5,000 words
Cover, title, and blurb assessment
Author platform/Substack review (optional)
Personalised Author Health Report (PDF, delivered in 10 business days)
Stop guessing what’s holding your book back.
Book The Author Checkup today and get the professional clarity you need to take your book — and your author brand — to the next level.
You’ve written the words. Designed the cover. Maybe even launched your Substack.
But something feels off — sales are slow, engagement is flat, or you’re simply unsure what to do next.
That’s where The Author Checkup comes in.
This isn’t an edit. It’s a 360° professional assessment of your book’s market readiness — how your story, title, cover, description, and author brand all work together to attract (or repel) your ideal readers.
Because when your creative vision and marketing strategy are out of sync, your book never gets the visibility it deserves.
1. An Initial Review of Your Book or Substack (up to 5,000 words)
I’ll personally read and evaluate your manuscript excerpt or serialised Substack content to identify your strongest selling points — and what’s missing. You’ll receive feedback on clarity, tone, flow, positioning, and reader connection.
2. Cover, Title & Description Audit
Your visual and verbal first impressions make or break reader engagement. I’ll assess your title, subtitle, cover design, and description to ensure they align with your genre, appeal to your target audience, and signal professional quality.
3. Reader & Market Fit Assessment
Who is this really for — and how do you reach them? I’ll analyse your messaging and content through a reader-first lens to show you where your true market potential lies.
4. Substack or Author Platform Review (optional)
If you’re growing your audience on Substack or another platform, I’ll review your page, posts, and positioning for consistency, clarity, and conversion. Think of it as a mini brand audit to make sure every piece of your author presence is working in harmony.
5. Your Personal Author Health Report
You’ll receive a concise, actionable document (approx. 4–6 pages) outlining:
What’s already strong
What’s holding you back
Your best next steps for visibility, positioning, and growth
It’s part editorial insight, part marketing strategy — and entirely focused on helping your book succeed.
Indie authors ready to publish and want to ensure their book looks and reads like a bestseller
Authors whose existing books have stalled in sales and need a professional eye on what’s missing
Substack writers serialising their books or building a paid audience
Anyone who wants honest, expert feedback before investing in marketing or relaunching
Because I’ve been where you are.
When I wrote my first book, I thought the hard part was finishing it. But it wasn’t until I worked with a coach who helped me refine my positioning, marketing message, and reader fit that everything changed.
That clarity turned my book into a #1 Amazon Category Bestseller — and I’ve since helped dozens of indie authors do the same.
Now, through The Author Checkup, you can get that same level of clarity before you spend another dollar or lose another month wondering what’s wrong.
Review of up to 5,000 words
Cover, title, and blurb assessment
Author platform/Substack review (optional)
Personalised Author Health Report (PDF, delivered in 10 business days)
Stop guessing what’s holding your book back.
Book The Author Checkup today and get the professional clarity you need to take your book — and your author brand — to the next level.
