Inventory and organize author’s intellectual property to help author determine the book content that still needs to be written
Research the book's potential reading audience (essential for a successful book proposal)
Fact-check book content for accuracy and determine if permission for using certain information is needed
Research ownership and obtain permissions for use of quotes and interviews, etc.
Oversee the peer and audience review process once the author has identified appropriate reviewers; send out manuscript with review question letter and follow up
Research potential publishers for the book proposal
Gather information as part of a competitive analysis (also required for the book proposal)
Prepare the manuscript to send as part of the book proposal, closely adhering to each particular publisher's submission guidelines