Is Your Book Really Pitch-Ready?

Sally Collings
May 7
2 min read

A new service for nonfiction authors who want more than kind words: book proposal and manuscript reviews.

You’ve written the book—or you’re knee-deep in the proposal.

You’ve got a big idea, a fresh voice, maybe a few chapters that feel electric.

But before you send it out into the world, pause.

The question isn’t “Is this good?”

The question is: Is this pitch-ready?

Most proposals and manuscripts don’t fail because they’re badly written.

They fail because they’re:

Mispositioned
Missing a hook
Confused about their audience
Or too far inside the author’s head

As a book strategist and publishing insider, I’ve reviewed hundreds of proposals and manuscripts. I’ve seen brilliant ideas go flat—and quieter concepts soar—because of how they’re positioned, not just how they’re written.

That’s why I’m now offering stand-alone Book Proposal & Manuscript Reviews.

Think of this as your publishing reality check—minus the rejection letter.

Whether you’re working on a memoir, business book, self-help guide, or big-idea nonfiction, I’ll review your work the way a publisher would:

Fast. Focused. And always looking for what sells.

Here’s how it works:

You can choose from three review options:

Book Proposal Review – for authors at the pitch stage
Partial Manuscript Review – for writers with a solid start and clear direction
Full Manuscript Review – for those ready to pressure-test the full draft

Each includes a written memo with market-focused feedback.

And in May, I’m throwing in a polished elevator pitch with every review—a short, sharp summary you can drop into proposals, queries, or “what’s your book about?” conversations.