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The Publisher's Diagnostic

$30.00

Private publishing guidance for writers who need a clear answer, not a full consult. Not every publishing question requires a Zoom call. Sometimes you do not need a full strategy session, a workshop, or another hour of general advice. You need someone who understands publishing to look at your actual question and give you a clear, honest answer.

The Publisher’s Diagnostic is a short, private, email-only exchange with Summer Stewart, publisher of Unsolicited Press. It is designed for writers who feel stuck, unsure, or overloaded by conflicting advice and want a professional read on what to do next.

This is publishing triage. You bring the questions. I answer them directly.

Private publishing guidance for writers who need a clear answer, not a full consult. Not every publishing question requires a Zoom call. Sometimes you do not need a full strategy session, a workshop, or another hour of general advice. You need someone who understands publishing to look at your actual question and give you a clear, honest answer.

The Publisher’s Diagnostic is a short, private, email-only exchange with Summer Stewart, publisher of Unsolicited Press. It is designed for writers who feel stuck, unsure, or overloaded by conflicting advice and want a professional read on what to do next.

This is publishing triage. You bring the questions. I answer them directly.

The Publisher’s Diagnostic is a private email response to up to three specific questions about publishing, submissions, platform, publicity, or next steps.

You may ask about:

  • Submissions

  • Small press publishing

  • Querying versus submitting directly

  • Platform building

  • Publicity

  • Book launches

  • Contracts

  • Author bios or positioning

  • Publishing timelines

  • Career next steps

  • What not to spend money on

  • Whether a consult, roadmap, or other service would actually be useful

Within 72 hours, you’ll receive one thoughtful written response from the publisher of Unsolicited Press. If a deeper consult would be useful, I’ll tell you. If it would not be useful, I’ll tell you that too. The goal is not to upsell you. The goal is to help you stop guessing.

WHO THIS IS FOR

The Publisher’s Diagnostic is perfect for writers who:

  • Feel stuck or unsure

  • Have specific publishing questions

  • Want guidance before spending more money

  • Prefer privacy over a group session

  • Do not need a full consult

  • Are trying to decide what to do next

  • Want a publisher’s perspective without the pressure of a call

This is especially useful if you are between stages: revising, preparing to submit, researching presses, planning a launch, trying to understand platform, or deciding whether you need deeper support.

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Purchase the diagnostic.

  2. Submit up to three specific questions.

  3. Receive one written response within 72 hours.

  4. Use the answer to make your next decision with more clarity.

Have a publishing question you keep circling? Send it to the publisher.