As a top-level magazine editor, successful freelance writer, and best-selling author who loves mentoring and sharing knowledge, I’m in a unique position to help you reach your goals.
Interested in learning, one-on-one, what it takes to start or finish a manuscript, blast through writer’s block, find an agent, or sell your manuscript? As a New York Times-bestselling novelist with seven six-figure book deals under my belt, I’m here to help you navigate traditional publishing and crush your writing goals. I’ll share everything I know about writing a novel that sells and making smart decisions about your career.
I specialize in helping you unlock your novel—whether you’re freezing up upon receipt of revision notes, hearing confusing feedback from the querying process, or recognizing that your gut is telling you something’s not quite working with your manuscript. Together we’ll walk through your beat sheet and use targeted questions about theme and character to identify what your story needs. We’ll also spitball solutions and nail down what makes your narrative so compelling. You’ll leave feeling unblocked, energized, and ready to jump back in. (These sessions are truly a joy!)
If you’d like to jumpstart a career as a freelance writer or learn how to sell your ideas to major outlets, I also offer consulting on pitching and working with the media. As a senior editor at Glamour, Fit Pregnancy, Psychology Today, and more, I fielded hundreds of pitches and know what catches the media’s eye. And as a freelance writer, I’ve placed lifestyle articles in Cosmopolitan, USA Today, The Cut, Vogue, Marie Claire, Harpers Bazaar, The Wall Street Journal, Travel + Leisure, and more. I love coaching PR firms, brands, and individuals on how to tie in essays/op-eds to whatever they’re selling. If you’d like to learn directly from an established journalist, I’m here to help.
Merging the two, I offer personalized help for authors looking to forge their own PR strategy and successfully pitch book-related essays and op-eds to the media. I also lead seminars for book publicists and work with small groups of debut authors; if you can dream it, we can probably do it!
Please note that I don’t offer developmental editing, and I’m not a great resource for non-fiction or self-publishing. Rates start at $650 per hour (half-hour minimum). Please use this form to learn more about working together.
“Sessions with Andrea are truly a joy. She is able to nimbly coach and advise on the full gamut of writing-related topics, and does so with such generosity of spirit. As a debut author, it was invaluable to get Andi’s expertise on everything from ‘how to approach my writing as a business?’ to ‘what’s the best use of my time in the months leading up to publication?’, to ‘how do I successfully pitch new ideas to my editor?’ I feel so lucky to have Andi in my corner!”
– Ashley Woo, author of Wildwood (coming in Fall 2026 from HarperCollins)
“Andi brings humor, patience, and a deep well of experience to her consulting services. Working with her has been integral to both my writing process and my understanding of the inner workings of the industry. It has been extremely helpful to have her knowledge, gut, and guidance as I navigate the next steps in my career.”
– Alexandra Saville, communications professional and writer
“Andi’s expert combination of publishing industry knowledge and craft is invaluable. Not only did she provide sharp notes to tighten my query and opening pages, she also helped me strengthen the plot of a new project with a productive brainstorming session. She has an intuitive eye for tension and stakes and I highly recommend working with her via consulting or her writing retreat!
– Lisa Hawke, journalist and lawyer