The Strategic Author
A Publishing Game Plan That Works
“Position” your book like a Publisher would — before you write another word.
A 3-month small-group coaching program to get you unstuck — so you can become unstoppable.
“Working with Linda clarified everything. I went from vague ideas to a clear roadmap for my book.”
The Problem: You’re writing … but are you writing the right book?
Whether your goal is to finish your manuscript, pitch agents, build your platform, or finally market your book effectively, this program gives you the clarity, structure, and expert support you need to move forward strategically.
Writing a book is hard.
Sometimes it feels like writing on water. Ideas swirl. The shape shifts. There’s nothing solid to hold onto. That’s where I come in.
This Program Helps You Think Like a Publisher.
In just 3 months, you’ll learn how to envision your book the way agents and editors do when deciding what to publish.
“I have worked with a couple of different book coaches, and this is the first time I’m exiting the book proposal process and feeling like I have a very solid proposal that I am truly excited about.”
Meet your Coach
I’m Linda Secondari, founder of Studiolo Secondari and former Creative Director at Oxford University Press.
For more than two decades, I’ve helped authors shape books that sell, resonate, and endure. Based on that experience, I created the 4 Questions Methodology — a framework that guides you through the fog of writing and aligns your book with the readers it’s meant for.
Here’s what I’ve learned after shaping hundreds of books:
The most successful authors don’t just write well — they think like publishers.
Download our Book Positioning Handout to learn how to think like a publisher.
“Working with Linda and Studiolo Secondari was a rewarding experience. From our first conversations, Linda demonstrated an ability to listen with empathy, understand the heart of our story, and shape it into something lasting.”
This Program Helps You Think Like a Publisher
Over 3 months, you’ll look at your book through the same lens agents and editors use to decide what to publish — and why.
This program is for you if…
You’re sitting on a half-draft or stuck in idea mode
You’re unsure how to position your book or pitch it
You want feedback that’s strategic, not just supportive
You’re ready to stop circling and start deciding
You’ll walk away with:
A proven framework to position your book for discoverability and resonance
A comparables matrix that sets your book apart in a crowded market
A sharp one-liner pitch for agents, media, and audiences
A format path (self, hybrid, or traditional) that aligns with your goals
A publishing roadmap tailored to your timeline and vision
“It was like having a publishing-savvy thought partner. I needed that kind of insight — and permission — to move forward.”
Next Cohort Begins: November 2025
Space is limited — applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Apply now to reserve your spot.
Investment
$2500 for the 3-month program
Payment plans available.“You really believed in my book idea, and that was your starting point. When you added all of your publishing expertise, it was extremely helpful and made a significant difference.”
How It works
This is a high-touch, small-group experience designed to support your creative process with strategic insight and accountability.
Cohort Size: 4–6 writers
Duration: 3 months
Group Coaching: Two 60-minute sessions/month with Linda
Monthly Mastermind: One 60-minute Q&A call with Linda + optional guest experts
Ongoing Support: Private Slack channel between sessions
Optional Add-Ons:
1:1 Strategy Call
Manuscript Review
Pitch Review
Ongoing accountability groups
Are you ready to get strategic and publish the right book?
Let’s build a roadmap together.
You don’t need more ideas — you need direction.
And the time to start is now.
Apply now – space is limited.
