How can I help you?
Let’s chat! I have worked in publishing since 2010 and have helped hundreds of authors over the years, from pre-publication writers to New York Times bestsellers. I work with self-published/indie authors, hybrid authors, and traditionally published authors. I turn scary and overwhelming things like marketing into tools we use to make your publishing dream a reality.
Clarity
- Are you thinking about publishing a book?
- Are you frustrated trying to sort through the marketing and publishing advice out there?
- Do you wish you could sit down with someone and ask all your publishing and book marketing questions?
- Are you struggling to make sense of the publishing process? Do terms like print on demand, offset printing or book distribution confuse you?
- Are you spending more time reading books and blogs about publishing than you are publishing your own book?
- Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by all the information about publishing and book marketing?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help.
During our call, you will be able to ask any questions you have about publishing. My goal is to send you off with a clear head and action plan to get you published.
Is this a good fit for you?
Clarity is great for:
- Quick questions about publishing
- Tips on how to improve your book marketing
- Gaining clarity on what to do next (with all the advice out there it can be overwhelming!)
- Figuring out your next steps
Our session will be over the phone or Zoom. Sessions last up to forty-five minutes.
Ready to get started? It’s simple! Click the button below to book a date and time for your session. You’ll then be sent your invoice via email. Your consultation fee is payable at the time of booking.
$230 PER CLARITY SESSION
Optimization
Have you already published but feel stuck figuring out how to get to that next level?
I love helping authors get unstuck, figure out their next steps and gain clarity.
I’ve helped hundreds of authors since 2010 and I love figuring out how to optimize and break through that frustration.
I can help you with:
- Direct Sales Set Up & Optimization
- Book Launch Plan Optimization
- Email Newsletter Optimization
- Marketing Optimization
- Publishing Process Optimization
- Organization Optimization (aka Get Your Author Life in Order)
During our call, you will be able to ask any questions you have about the publishing process, book marketing, and business strategy. My goal is to send you off with a clear head and action plan to make your publishing dream a reality.
Is this a good fit for you?
Optimization is great for:
- Established authors who feel stuck
- Getting insight on why you are stuck and how to overcome
- Gaining clarity on what to do/experiment with next
- Optimizing while keeping a sane workload 🙂
- Making better use of book launches and email newsletters
Our session will be over the phone or Zoom. Sessions last up to forty-five minutes.
Ready to get started? It’s simple! Click the button below to book a date and time for your session. You’ll then be sent your invoice via email. Your session fee is payable at the time of booking.
$230 PER OPTIMIZATION SESSION
Ongoing Support
Some authors love working with me monthly. It’s my pleasure to be an accountability partner for new and established authors alike.
This service allows us to meet monthly and work on your publishing career together.
We can work on the larger picture:
- Direct Sales Set Up & Optimization
- Book Launch Plan Optimization
- Email Newsletter Optimization
- Marketing Optimization
- Publishing Process Optimization
- Organization Optimization (aka Get Your Author Life in Order)
We can also work on the nitty-gritty:
- writing sales copy together
- creating important spreadsheets and processes
- creating a newsletter together (you provide the words, I provide the optimization)
Is this a good fit for you?
Ongoing Support is great for:
- New and established authors alike
- Authors who know they get more done when someone is checking in with them monthly
- Authors who want more hands-on and ongoing assistance
- Authors who want to learn any tools you may need, like how to work with your newsletter provider.
Our session will be over the phone or Zoom. Sessions last up to forty-five minutes.
Ready to get started? It’s simple! Click the button below to book a date and time for your session. You’ll then be sent your invoice via email. Your session fee is payable at the time of booking.
$230 FOR THE FIRST SESSION
Discount offered on following calls with a monthly commitment.
What my clients say…
“Kate Tilton is the best author support in the industry and the essence of professionalism. Her competency level puts her in a class of gig-workers for authors that makes her an asset to anyone, but especially to those who need to be able to trust a highly competent person to do their work without oversight. When you care about your business, you want to work with the best. That’s Kate.”
Becca Syme
Founder of the Better-Faster Academy, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach & USA Today Bestselling Author“Working with Kate is like working with a second, smarter brain. She’s incredible — efficient, knowledgeable, and deeply gifted at coming alongside authors to get the tasks knocked off the list!”
Nick Thacker
Vice President of Draft2Digital & USA Today Bestselling Author“Kate Tilton is a genius at cutting through my millions of ideas and identifying those that are most likely to generate revenue. She’s helped me streamline my workflows, grow my launch team, and increase my income streams. Our monthly consultations always leave me excited for the month ahead. I highly recommend Kate to any author looking to take their business to the next level.”
Zara Keane
USA Today Bestselling Author“Kate Tilton has made my business significantly better in the handful of months we’ve been working together, and I am looking forward to a long, fruitful business relationship with her. Every project she takes on, she levels up, seamlessly and with a ruthless efficiency that demonstrates mastery. She’s not afraid to say when she doesn’t know something, because she immediately seeks out the information and brings it back to implement. Proactive and detail-oriented, Kate brings added value to my business.”
Julia Kent
New York Times Bestselling AuthorAreas of Knowledge
Here are a few of the areas I have experience with. Please note this list is not exhaustive, it’s only meant to give authors an idea of how I may be of assistance.
- book marketing
- How to publish from manuscript to finished book
- WordPress and other website management
- Direct sales
- Creating retailer accounts
- Uploading to retailer accounts
- Book formatting (using Vellum)
- Creating and managing launch teams
- Setting up a newsletter system
- Newsletter automation
- General newsletter how-to
- File organization
- Creating author systems
- Retailer promotions
- BookBub how-to
- Goodreads how-to
What my clients say…
“Kate is an author’s guardian angel.”
CJ Lyons
New York Times Bestselling Author“Talking with Kate was exactly what I needed to re-energize my writing career and get me oriented in the right direction. Helpful, insightful, and empowering, Kate is fantastic to have on your side as you are trying to figure out the often confusing writing world!”
Robin Jeffrey
Author“Every time I get off the phone with Kate I feel pepped up, ready to tackle my goals and continue pursuing my dreams. Kate’s knowledge of the publishing industry has helped me stay on track and expand my readership. Hiring Kate Tilton has been a game changer!”
Nikki Jefford
Author“I just had a consultation with Kate and it was awesome. I really didn’t have a clear path of where to take my author career, but after speaking with her I have a game plan that is clear and isn’t overwhelming. I came away from our conversation with practical steps to build a platform without losing my mind. I highly recommend her services!”
Candace Habte
Author“In the constantly evolving world of book publishing, it can feel difficult sometimes to pick up the phone and ask questions of someone you don’t know. You hope your questions are good ones, and that this new person will relate to your concerns….but that is the great thing about calling Kate. No matter where you are in the process with publishing your book, Kate will put you at ease and meet you where you are. She is a pro’s pro: ethical, knowledgeable, and kind. You will immediately feel in good hands.”
Susan Troccolo
Author“Kate Tilton is fantastic to work with! If you have to choose between someone else and Kate. Always choose Kate.”
Miral Sattar
CEO of Bibliocrunch“Kate is highly knowledgeable and experienced in the world of publishing. She managed the entire publishing process and laid out all of my options for me. With her expert help, I was able to take my story from a rough manuscript to a professionally published book via a very streamlined process. Kate is also an excellent communicator and was able to work efficiently with all members of my team. Kate is someone you can trust to get your work published with ease. I highly recommend working with her!”
Ben Greenfield
New York Times Bestselling Author, Founder of Ben Greenfield Fitness & KION“I have used Kate Tilton’s Author Services for many months and highly recommend them because Kate and her staff are true professionals and they execute their commitments in a concise and timely manner. The quality of their work is outstanding – I think they are top notch in the author service field including – but not limited to – graphics (which is so terribly important!).”
Maureen Joyce Connolly
Author“Kate is an incredible asset for any author: smart, creative, timely and efficient, I’d be lost without her! Do not hesitate, book time with her ASAP.”
Rachel Thompson
Bestselling, award-winning author, and founder of BadRedhead Media“Working with Kate is a dream! She’s very organized and offers a lot of Best Practice advice. I couldn’t have made the switch from Mailchimp to ConvertKit without her!”
Dani Collins
Award-winning and USA Today Bestselling Author“Talking with Kate Tilton was like talking with an old friend, a colleague, and a reader all in one. What I really needed was to work through ideas, and after doing just that with so many people before, her approach is what finally got me thinking beyond my marketing rut. Once the ideas started to flow, they wouldn’t stop, and I now have a solid plan to take my marketing to the next level while focusing on what I enjoy most—writing.”
MK McClintock
Author“Kate was a great help when it came to figuring out the details for my upcoming launch. Her checklists and spreadsheets are invaluable– especially for someone who struggles with organization. Thanks Kate!”
Hope Hart
Author“As soon as I signed my book contract with a publisher, I was in a panic! Thankfully, I found Kate Tilton, who took me by the hand and coached me through all of the big jobs necessary to successfully launch a book. From developing a subscriber list and sending monthly newsletters; to determining where and how to spend marketing dollars; to following a publication to-do list; to opening necessary accounts, such as on Goodreads, BookFunnel and Bookbub: Kate Tilton knew every in and out to waylay my anxiety and make the most of my efforts. I launched my book, learned a lot and had fun in the process. Thank you, Kate!”
Martha Engber,
Author“Wind her up and let her go! Kate not only very expertly and efficiently performs the tasks I ask of her, but has become a sounding board for my business and a trusted advisor for feedback on my books and courses. Her breadth of knowledge about tech and processes is astounding, and her insights about authors and audience are invaluable.”
Carla King
Author & Founder of Self-Publishing Boot Camp“Author friends, if you’re feeling buried by all the things-which-are-not-writing in your life, get yourself some help by hiring Kate Tilton. It was the best call I ever made. Kate is highly skilled, efficient, and filled with entrepreneurial energy. What’s not to love?”
Jeff Gunhus
USA Today Bestselling & Award-Winning Author“Kate is a reliable and highly competent assistant, able to handle whatever tasks I’ve been putting off because they were too complicated or fiddly for me (such as book sales reports, pricing ebooks effectively in their specific geographical markets, all sorts of things that are necessary for a self-published author, but have nothing to do with actually writing the books). Most importantly, I felt completely confident in handing over the logins and security passes she needs to do her work- she holds the keys to my online castle, and that doesn’t worry me at all.”
Guy Windsor
Owner of the School of European Swordsmanship and author“What I appreciate most about Kate Tilton is her ability to understand her clients’ individual needs and create (especially in my case) order out of chaos. She compliments my skill set with her own so that we both get to do what we do best. Her attention to detail and acute understanding of the publishing business in all its many entities makes working with her a pleasure and saves me countless hours of hair pulling and teeth gnashing. Highly recommended.”
Kate Pearce,
New York Times Bestselling Author“Kate Tilton is one of the most professional and knowledgeable assistants I’ve worked with in the past twenty years. Every task is tackled with enthusiasm and a high level of expertise she is capable of gearing to new writers or multi-published authors. Additionally, she has developed an impressive list of resources and contacts in the publishing business every successful writer needs.”
Dianna Love,
New York Times Bestselling Author“I have had the honor of working with Kate on increasing my book sales and publicity. Through her services, she has delivered on both. What I appreciate most about Kate is her wisdom and integrity. She has also gone the extra mile for me more than once. If you are looking for a book consultant, I encourage you to reach out her.”
Mike Veny
Author, Keynote Speaker & 2017 PM360 Elite Award Winner“Wow! I just had a consultation with Kate, and it was such a great experience! I needed a gut check and a second set of eyes to discuss my author business. Kate was wonderful– knowledgeable, experienced, and pragmatic. It was so nice to have a one-on-one with someone who not only understands the business of publishing, but also all the moving pieces that go into an author career. It was super helpful. Thank you!”
Leigh Walker
Author“Kate is a wealth of knowledge. I hired her for a coaching session as I was an overwhelmed first time author. I needed some guidance and help with prioritizing activities for my launch, social media being the main challenge. In one hour, Kate provided more insight than I expected and also shared a couple resources that have been very helpful. I highly recommend her.”
Lauren Holder
Author & Founder of Focus Now Coaching“Writing, publishing and marketing is a one-woman crazy game and Kate Tilton is the key to keeping my sanity and maximizing my efforts so they all reap rewards. I couldn’t do this without her. I recommend her most highly.”
Deborah Coonts
National Bestselling Author & RITA finalist“Kate is something special, always so organized and prepared and efficient. Even better, she’s proactive, not waiting for me to think up ideas for promotion but coming up with her own. She stays on top of trends and markets and her energy and vitality are a match for her shining intelligence. She’s an absolute joy to work with, and I’m grateful to have found her—and positive you will be, too!”
Jean Brashear
New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author“Kate is fantastic… I highly recommend her if you need help with your author business.”
Joanna Penn (The Creative Penn)
New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author“Kate Tilton is the literal best. If there was a Harry Potter house for unorganized wizards that would be where you would find ME and Kate’s in the house that can fix all the crazy. Seriously though, I was not created to manage myself, but Kate was created to manage people and help them manage their businesses. She is meticulous and careful and notates everything. There is a place and a home for all things with Kate. There are schedules and data and beautiful charts and lists that help me run my publishing platform like a well-oiled machine. I cannot speak highly enough of her or her knowledge of the publishing industry.”
Krystal Shannan
USA Today Bestselling Author“Kate approaches each project with diligence and care, and her attention to detail, desire to continue to learn, and her reliability have persuaded me to bring her into one project after another, each of which she has handled with aplomb. She’s a real professional.”
Joel Friedlander
Co-Founder of Book Design Templates & Book Planner“I learned so much from Kate…She helped me set up a marketing plan for the release, provided invaluable insight on the nitty gritty of reaching readers, and helped me execute each piece of our plan with confidence and integrity…I highly recommend Kate and am so grateful to have worked with her.”
Intisar Khanani
Author“The title Author Assistant doesn’t come close to describing what Kate does—and all at the speed of light. I can’t count the number of times that she’s thought of something for my business before I even have an inkling. It’s uncanny, and such a relief! And did I mention fast? Like blazing fast.”
Hazel Hunter
Author“I am a children’s book author and working on my first picture book. In this process I recognized the need to get some professional help in various areas. I engaged Kate as an author’s assistant and her impact and value has been seen immediately. She is detailed oriented, creative and strategic. She has a great sense of how social media and your online brand & presence can lead to higher engagement. I would highly recommend her services!”
Sandra L. Richards
Multi-award winning author and Managing Director at Morgan Stanley“Kate Tilton is the most conscientious, dedicated, hardworking, and wonderful author assistant anyone could ever hope to have. I was just plain lucky when I found her and got her to take me on as one of her clients. At that time I was a confused first time author who wanted to publish my book, but I had neither the knowledge or the resources to do that. When Kate took over it was like waving a magic wand over my writing career. She guided me through the whole process and now runs and coordinates all my worldwide publishing, social media and marketing operations. She has all the right contacts, a meticulous eye for detail and is a trusted advisor without whom I cannot function. Anyone interested in a serious writing career would be lucky to have her on their team.”