A Publishing Game Plan That Works

Position your book like a publisher would — 
before you write another word.

A 3-month small-group coaching program to get you unstuck — so you can become unstoppable.

“Working with Linda clarified everything. I went from vague ideas to a clear roadmap for my book.”
— Anne Fiorelli

The Problem: You’re writing … but are you writing the right book?

Whether your goal is to finish your manuscript, pitch agents, build your platform, or finally market your book effectively, this program gives you the clarity, structure, and expert support you need to move forward strategically.

Writing a book is hard.

Sometimes it feels like writing on water. Ideas swirl. The shape shifts. There’s nothing solid to hold onto. That’s where I come in.

“I have worked with a couple of different book coaches, and this is the first time I’m exiting the book proposal process and feeling like I have a very solid proposal that I am truly excited about.”
— Maya Sharfi

Meet your Coach

A promotional graphic featuring a woman's portrait in the center, surrounded by a red circular text that reads, "Book a deep dive with Linda S. to map out your author goals." The background is light blue, with white and dark blue text at the top reading, "Your Publishing Roadmap," along with smaller text, "4 Questions to Ask & to Answer" and "Studiolo Secondary."

I’m Linda Secondari, founder of Studiolo Secondari and former Creative Director at Oxford University Press.

For more than two decades, I’ve helped authors shape books that sell, resonate, and endure. Based on that experience, I created the 4 Questions Methodology — a framework that guides you through the fog of writing and aligns your book with the readers it’s meant for.

Here’s what I’ve learned after shaping hundreds of books:

The most successful authors don’t just write well — they think like publishers.

P.S.

You’re not too late.

Your book hasn’t missed its moment.

It just needs a little help finding its readers—and a little help finding you again.

💬 What Clients Are Saying 💬

  • “I am absolutely thrilled with the transformation that Studiolo has brought to my book. Their creativity and meticulous attention to detail have created something truly magical!”

     — Malaika Moses, Author of The Inner Alphabet

  • “A big handclap for Linda + the design team at Studiolo Secondari for their creative work — collegial, imaginative and fun — on Sticky Fingers.”

     — Tom Bentley, author of Sticky Fingers

  • “Linda + her team did an excellent job and I want you all to know how much I appreciate all the time and work contributed on my behalf. I am proud of the product we produced.”

     — James Collard, Author of Past Performances

  • "You did a beautiful job bringing our story to life (...), and the book continues to mean a lot to our family."

     — David Komar, Komar: One Family, One Story, One Reputation

  • "We are so happy because you really listened to what we liked and put that on the cover. The cover really spoke to us."

     — Jabari Khalfani, Black Ink

  • "I loved loved loved what (Linda) did with my material and so did everybody else!"

     — Barbara Mensch, South Street