I believe sales are made the same way stories are made — through authenticity and creativity.

In a world saturated with books, having a personal brand empowers you to own your success and connect with your (current and future) readers. After all, no one can represent you quite like you can.

You may be thinking, “Isn’t this done by my publicist?”

Yes and no. It’s your publicist’s job to promote you – which will involve a bit of branding finesse – but you are ultimately responsible for your image. By defining your brand, you make their job of pitching you easier and increase your likelihood of landing a deal.

Today’s readers like to be over-informed and often choose their next read based on recommendations and connections. This doesn’t mean you need to open the pages of your journal and post it online for all the world to see. What it does mean is that it’s time for you to take control of your narrative through vulnerability, conversation, and strategy.

Turning Pages

A nine-month personal brand and book marketing journey for authors.

Turning Pages is a personalized brand immersion that inspires conversations beyond the call-to-action. By prioritizing human connection, we release the superficial numbers, eliminate the need to perform, and log less screen time so you can prioritize your writing. The result is a personal brand that honors your authenticity and puts your name in new circles, and your book in the right hands.

Bill Myers

“My agent is currently shopping around my latest book, and I’ve been working with Jessica leading up to manuscript submission. It’s a lot of fun working with Jessica. I enjoy it. My staff enjoys it. My wife who helps out with a lot of the implementation enjoys it. Jessica really knows what she’s doing and perhaps most importantly, she makes it fun.”

  • Manuscript Development

    You’re in the drafting & editing process.

  • Acquisition

    Your book has been signed on by a publisher or commissioning editor (congratulations!).

  • Design

    You’re seeing the story come to life through cover and page design.

  • Production

    Your manuscript is being transformed into a physical and digital book (it’s getting real!).

  • Marketing

    Your book is actively being promoted to readers through advertising, social media, and other methods.

  • Publicity

    You or your publicist is generating media attention for the book.

  • Sales

    Your book is being sold to retailers.

Not quite there yet?

The timing is intentional but not exclusive. If you’re not between the Manuscript Development and Acquisition stages in your author journey, I still encourage you to apply.

What’s Your Story?

An essential personal brand audit for authors who understand the power of a strong presence.

Quick, intimate brand insights to improve your social presence, build audience engagement, and stand out to readers, agents, and publishers. Whether you’re facing rejections due to platform size or aiming to get ahead of that challenge, this audit helps you take control of your brand. Ideal for writers easing into a collaboration, you’ll walk away feeling seen, supported, and ready to make an impact as an author.