Hello.
I'm Sarah. I help producers, authors, and writers develop marketable projects and tell compelling stories that sell.
Over the course of my career, I've worked with tons of talented (and best-selling) writers and illustrators including Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants), Nick Bruel (Bad Kitty), Ian Falconer (Olivia), and even Judy Blume (Summer Sisters), and it's been an honor to support and cheer them on as they challenged themselves, tackled new genres, and achieved amazing results!
As a creative executive, I've helped create, develop and/or produce numerous award-winning and popular shows, including Hello Kitty: Super Style and Merry Little Batman (Amazon Prime/AmazonKids); Harriet the Spy (AppleTV+); Dinosaur Train (PBS/NBCU); Dino Dana (Amazon Prime); Dot. (Sprout/Hulu); and Duff's Happy Fun Bake Time (Discovery+)
As a best-selling and award-winning author (Penguin/Berkley Books and Candlewick Press), senior creative executive in the kids and family space (Ex-Amazon, Jim Henson Company, and Mattel), and former literary agent (William Morris Endeavor), I have over 25 years experience creating, developing and representing compelling and award-winning content across the media landscape (TV/Streaming, AI-enabled devices, audio, video, video games and books).
I have a passion for compelling stories that push boundaries and shape how we reach, entertain and engage with families and young audiences.
Using my combined expertise in media, storytelling, publishing, branding, marketing, toys, and content strategy, my goal is to help established and aspiring creators deliver their best work, navigate the pitch process, and sell!*
I am innovative, experienced, and an intuitive consultant with a successful track record in publishing, kids and family TV and streaming, children's books, non-fiction books (lifestyle, parenting, mid-life, motivation, and humor), and building cross-platform franchises.
So, what can I do for you? Well, here are just a few things:
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Get you writing that book, FINALLY!
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Review and edit manuscripts (i.e. Picture books, Early Reader, Middle-Grade, Graphic Novels, and Non-Fiction )
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Generate a game plan for your writing process and project goals.
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Identify the right agents and publishers
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Write a pitch letter
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Prepare your work for submission
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Build pitch decks
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Develop and/or review materials for a TV series, feature, or special.
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Maximize franchise potential
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More (a lot more, actually...). Whatever you're currently doing? I can help you get to the next level.
Whatever you need to learn, whatever your challenges may be, whatever excuses you're giving yourself to NOT write that book, or create that show, or build that App, I can help. And if I can't, I bet I know somebody who can. So don't be shy. CLICK CONTACT ME and let's get this ball rolling!
*This statement does not constitute a guarantee of a sale if you work with me. Additionally, my services can include guidance, resources, and advice, but do not include submitting to agents or publishers on behalf of the client.
Not sure what you need? That's okay. Email me and we'll talk.