Rent Wendy's Brain
What if you had a friend in the publishing business?
Someone you could call when you really needed to know what was going on. Someone who really understands what literary agents, book editors and publishers are honestly looking for—and could look at your situation with respect and tell you candidly what she sees.
Someone who wasn’t trying to sell you a publishing package, sign you up for six months of coaching, or persuade you that every book idea is wonderful.
That’s what this hour is for.
I’ve been a literary agent since 1989. I’ve written 31 traditionally published nonfiction books myself, represented 19 New York Times bestsellers, negotiated 2000+ publishing and rights deals all over the world, taught many thousands of authors, and spent an astonishing percentage of my adult life figuring out why some books, authors and ideas work—and why others don’t.
For one hour, you can rent my brain.
You’ll get access to everything I know without having to spend decades learning it yourself.
What can we talk about?
Pretty much anything related to your book, book idea, how to get published, how to build a compelling platform, leverage your book into a successful next career, market your book, get on media, you’re your book into revenue, attract a good publisher, and get your idea out there in a bigger way.
Maybe you have a book idea and want to know whether I think it has commercial potential. Maybe you’ve been querying agents but hearing nothing positive. Maybe you’re halfway through a proposal and suddenly aren’t sure you’re doing it right. Maybe your book is already published (by any method) but sales are disappointing.
Maybe everyone keeps telling you that you need to “write a book” but you don’t know where to start so it becomes a worthwhile investment. Maybe you’ve heard that you need a “platform” to attract a good publisher, but you’re getting conflicting advice about what that means or what you should actually do.
Maybe you’re trying to use your book to get speaking engagements, attract clients, get media attention, build your reputation, or make some actual money – but so far, you’re just overwhelmed.
Or maybe you’ve got seventeen book ideas bouncing around in your head and need somebody experienced to say:
“This. This is the right one. Here’s why.”
Bring me your problem. I’ll tell you what I see.
I will tell you the truth.
Kindly. But truthfully.
Sometimes I’ll tell you that you’re doing better than you think.
Sometimes I’ll spot an opportunity you haven’t noticed yet.
Sometimes I’ll tell you that the thing you’re spending all your energy trying to fix isn’t actually the problem.
Sometimes I’ll give you an insight that worked for someone in your exact situation and what they did to solve it and make in into a revenue-generating project.
And sometimes I’ll tell you that I don’t think something is going to work – and what you can do instead to find the content concept that will launch your dreams.
You don’t need to know what’s going on behind the curtain in the allegedly obscure publishing industry.
That’s why you’re renting my brain.
What do you get?
You get one dedicated hour of my complete attention, focused entirely on you, your book, your work and what you’re trying to accomplish.
Before we talk, I’ll review whatever information you send me so that I understand what we’re dealing with and can take some notes. Then we’ll get to work.
There’s no program to join. No package of sessions. No long-term commitment. No upsell to a hybrid or self-publishing package.
Just bring me your questions, your confusion, your ideas, your problem—or the decision you can’t seem to make.
Let’s figure it out together.
Your Money Back Guarantee
I guarantee that this hour with me will be the best investment you’ve made so far in your adventures as an author.
Halfway through our conversation, I’ll stop and ask you if you’re getting your money’s worth.
Enthusiastically agree? Great! We’ll go on.
Don’t think so? No worries. We’ll stop right there, we’ll refund your entire $500, and we will part as friends. Guaranteed.
I’ve been doing this a very long time with an unusual amount of success. I know what my brain is worth. I want you to know it was worth it, too.
Who rents Wendy's brain?
Aspiring authors. Traditionally published authors. Self-published/hybrid authors. Experts evaluating whether they should write a book. Authors trying to build a platform. Authors who want more media attention, speaking engagements, clients or book sales. Coaches, consultants and speakers.
And occasionally someone who simply says:
“Wendy, here’s what I’m thinking of writing. What would you do if you were me?”
I love that question.
Rent Wendy's Brain — $500
One hour. Your questions. My complete attention.
Testimonials
Wendy Keller is a magnificent human being, a superb professional and a talented agent. Clearly, I’d recommend that you pursue your discussion with her [about your book] if it is of interest to you. She’s a dear friend and I’ve known her for a long time. I think very highly of her and her abilities.
I wish I’d met you five years before I started this! I would have saved myself so much wasted time. That was an incredibly valuable hour, Wendy. Thank you—and wow!
CEO, C-Suite Network, author, business consultant, speaker, television host, media empire overlord
Wendy Keller is the only big money agent I’d trust with all my books. She has a way of seeing the best way to position the content and she has given me some great marketing ideas, too. She really knows this business. You’d be lucky to get her to represent you.
Author
I have enjoyed working with Wendy. She’s very energetic and has been instrumental to my moving forward with my project…currently she is shopping [my book] to the publishing companies...Just last week, she booked me on WOR radio in New York with about 5 million listeners. She also helped me get prepped for the show, as I really didn’t know what to expect. My book was a stagnant project until I signed up for her book coaching services and I own much of the progress I’ve made to her. I know that for one of her own books, she was able to get on many really big shows like Politically Incorrect and The View. She has also been on many, many radio shows. In summary, I highly recommend Wendy’s services.
Dr. Nido R. Qubein
Chancellor, High Point University, Author, Speaker, Business Consultant