Author Services

In response to the rapidly changing publishing climate, and to continue to help authors realize their publishing goals and dreams, we have expanded our professional services to writers we do not represent. Whether you are seeking traditional publishing or exploring print-on-demand or custom publishing, it is crucial to have a professionally polished manuscript, proposal and pitch materials, and an exceptional marketing plan. There is always room at the top for the best, and that is what we can help you to achieve…the best book possible.

Our Team

ANDREA HURST, President of Andrea Hurst & Associates, works with both major and regional publishing houses, and her agency client list includes emerging new voices and NY Times best-selling authors. Andrea represents high profile adult nonfiction and well- crafted Fiction. Her clients and their books have appeared on the Oprah Show, Ellen DeGeneres Show, Good Morning America, National Geographic network and in the NY Times. Andrea is a published author, skilled development editor, keynote speaker, and educator with over 25 year of experience in the industry.

For both new and established authors, Andrea is available for private consulting, book proposals and manuscript evaluation, and assistance with custom publishing. After discussing your individual needs and goals, Andrea can offer referrals to industry professionals for individualized assistance tailored to your goals.  Whether you are in need of an editor or ghostwriter, blog and website designer, or marketing professional our experienced team will help you produce a top-notch product.

For serious writers and professionals in need of assistance polishing, developing, and evaluating their book for publication we offer the services listed on the right side of the page.

Book Development

  • Manuscript Evaluation – Fiction and Nonfiction
  • Developmental Editing for Novels
  • Book Proposal & Pitching Assistance
  • Branding, Marketing and Platform Building
  • Consulting

Custom Packaging

  • Custom Publishing – Consulting & Referral
  • Premium Cookbook Packaging
  • Assessment and Referral for Print-On-Demand Authors
  • Book Sheparding

If you would like discuss how we can help your book be a success, please get in touch. 

Faith in our contemporary culture is a wonder to behold, and abiding faith a miracle. Working with Andrea continues to be a Psalm of Faithfulness. She is passionate, confident, meticulous, and, most importantly, immeasurably generous. I am blessed to work with Andrea–she remains a marvelous guide and ally.

Gloria Burgess, PhD Dare to Wear Your Soul on the Outside

Andrea Hurst was a driving force for excellence in the creation of the illustrated children’s book “The Tree”, illustrated by Dave Danioth and a based on my song The Tree. Andrea always pushed me to strive for the highest quality and the highest expectations throughout the entire project. I found Andrea very straightforward to work with and extremely supportive throughout the entire book creation process. Thanks Andrea!

Dana Lyons The Tree and Cows with Guns