The winner of this item will receive consulting time from the three experts below. You will be able to spend time with Sarah, Charlotte and Courtney learning the skills that will give you and your book the best chance to be published!

Sarah Maslin Nir is a news reporter for the New York Times and the author of "Horse Crazy, the story of a woman and a world in love with an animal", published by Simon and Schuster. Her three-book middle-grade children's series "Once Upon a Horse" will debut in Spring 2023.

Charlotte Greenbaum (she/her) is a Senior Editor at ABRAMS and works on graphic novels for both children and adults. Charlotte has edited books like DUNE: "The Graphic Novel" by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, "The Night Eaters" by Marjorie Liu, and "Save It for Later" by Nate Powell. When she's not editing, Charlotte can be found working on her own graphic novel or at the barn surrounded by horses.

Courtney Maum is the author of five books, including the groundbreaking publishing guide "Before and After the Book Deal," and the memoir "The Year of the Horses," chosen by The Today Show as the best read for mental health awareness. A writing coach and educator, Courtney's mission is to help people hold on to the joy of art-making in a culture obsessed with turning artists into brands. You can sign up for her publishing tips newsletter and online masterclasses at CourtneyMaum.com.

This item was kindly donated by Sarah Maslin Nir, Charlotte Greenbaum, & Courtney Maum.