Your publishing partner
From idea to publication and beyond.
Boutique editorial and publishing consultancy
Dondequiera que estés, tu próximo paso comienza aquí.
Pivot works with Hispanic and Latino writers in the United States, in English and Spanish, from the first decision about a manuscript to a book ready to publish.
Instead of publishing your book, Pivot walks alongside you so you can publish it on your own terms.
Where to begin
I don't know what to do with my book.
One 90-minute session to choose a publishing route or decide what comes next.
Publishing Decision Session →Is my manuscript ready?
A full read and an editorial letter on what works, what's missing, and what kind of editing it needs.
Manuscript Assessment →I want my book edited and ready.
Developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, and formatting for print and ebook.
Editing and Publish-Ready →From a writer
“Editing my book with Roxana felt like a lunch date with a good friend I looked forward to all week.”
Carolina Abreu, Speak English, You're in America
About Pivot
Writers often receive feedback on a manuscript without the information they need to decide what comes next. Pivot was created to close that gap.
Pivot works with Hispanic and Latino writers in the United States, in English and Spanish, on poetry and prose, from the first draft to the published book.
Every writer leaves Pivot knowing more about their book than when they arrived, with a next step that is their own.
Founder and Editor
Hi, my name is Roxana Calderón. I'm a writer, an editor, and the founder of Pivot Project.
Before Pivot, I spent more than twenty years in youth development in New York City's nonprofit sector. My own publishing path began with Dominican Writers Association, which published my first book and where I later started editing. Since then I have edited eight books of poetry and prose in English and Spanish, and I have led writing workshops since 2020. In that work I kept seeing the same thing: writers needed more than feedback on their pages. They needed clear information about what to do next.
I earned a Master's in Publishing from The George Washington University. Pivot brings together everything I do: editing, teaching what I know about publishing, and walking alongside Hispanic and Latino writers until their book is ready, and beyond.
“Writers make better decisions about their work and careers when they have knowledge, practical guidance, and someone in their corner.”
From our founder
Services for writers
In English and Spanish. Sí, hablamos español.
“I don't know what to do with my book.”
One 90-minute session to decide your book's next step, in any genre. Choose one focus before we meet.
$15090 minutes on Zoom
One-page written plan after the session
“My book is out. Now what?”
One 90-minute session for writers who have already published. Choose one topic before we meet.
Need more than one session? Book another, or ask for a custom package designed for your book.
$15090 minutes on Zoom
One-page written plan after the session
“Is my book ready? What does it need?”
A full read of your manuscript and an editorial letter: what works, what's missing, the three main revision priorities, and what kind of editing your book needs before publication.
From $250Poetry, up to 40 pages: $250
Poetry, 41 to 100 pages: $400
Prose, up to 200 pages: $450
Longer manuscripts: by quote
“I want my book edited, or edited and ready to publish.”
Professional editing in English and Spanish, for poetry and prose. Book one stage or the full path.
By quoteManuscript evaluation meeting
$100, 60 minutes on Zoom
We learn about your manuscript together, and you receive your quote after the meeting
“I have a poetry manuscript and want to revise it.”
Four private sessions to revise your poetry manuscript poem by poem, and leave knowing where it goes next.
$6504 sessions of 60 minutes
Over 4 to 6 weeks
One payment, or two payments of $325
“I have drafts and scattered pages, and I want a finished manuscript.”
An 8-week program, by application, to build a complete manuscript in any genre and leave with a publishing plan. Work one-on-one, or in a small group of 4 to 6 writers.
$1,800 individualStarts any time
Group: $595 per person, first group April 2027
Individual: up to 3 payments of $600
Group: one payment or two
Not sure which one fits? Start with a Publishing Decision Session, or write to us and we'll point you in the right direction.
Contact us →Self-Publishing Lab, en español
Seis sesiones para autopublicar tu libro con criterio, entender cada paso y no caer en una vanity press. Para escritores de cualquier género.
Sales con un plan de publicación y un presupuesto para tu propio libro, revisados por Roxana.
Journal
Our weekly journal on Substack, for writers who want to understand publishing before they spend on it.
On Substack, every week
Publishing explained in plain language, craft notes, and what Hispanic and Latino writers need to know to make informed decisions about their books.
Read and subscribe →Latest articles
If you have been writing poetry for years, you may already have the beginnings of a book without realizing it.
Un manuscrito avanza mejor cuando la idea principal está clara antes de empezar.
What to include so an agent asks to read your manuscript, with the book leading and your bio kept relevant.
Writer feedback
Books and manuscripts
“The Dominican Writers Association has worked with Roxana Calderón on editorial projects and has also referred clients to her. She managed a team of editors across multiple genres, including short stories in Spanish and English, and personally handled developmental and line editing for poetry and prose in both languages.
She also structured and formatted the anthology for print. Her range across genres and languages, along with her attention to the details that make a manuscript print-ready, is why DWA continues to recommend her.”
“Editing my book with Roxana felt like a lunch date with a good friend I looked forward to all week. I was trusting someone with a project that contained the deepest, most vulnerable parts of me, and I always felt that her main interest was bringing my vision to life.
Her openness to my ideas, as well as her willingness to share her own, made the process so enjoyable that I am already working on my second project with her.”
“Roxana is an exceptional editor. She comes prepared with written feedback every time, offering specific attention to poetic structure, formatting, literary devices, diction, voice, and tone.
She did not shy away from pushing me beyond proofreading to write more. Her encouragement was rooted in unity and kindness, and her bilingual skill set was essential to the success of my publishing journey.”
Workshops
“Participating in this short story writing workshop was a truly rewarding experience. Roxana created an atmosphere of trust and creativity from the very beginning, guiding us with patience, clarity, and genuine enthusiasm.
Her thoughtful and constructive feedback helped me improve each story while staying true to my own voice. By the end, I had a short story I was proud of and writing tools I continue to use in future projects.”
“Los talleres de Roxana Calderón me abrieron la puerta a géneros que nunca me había atrevido a escribir: el microcuento, la poesía y la crónica. A través de ejercicios sobre migración e identidad, descubrí historias que no sabía que llevaba dentro y me animé a participar en una convocatoria literaria.
Dos de mis microcuentos fueron seleccionados para Contrapuntos, una antología que reúne voces latinas en Estados Unidos. Roxana sabe hacer las preguntas que te llevan a encontrar tu propia voz.”
“I've been taking Roxana's workshops since 2020 and have found the experience challenging but rewarding. The workshops welcome writers of all levels, offer interesting topics, and encourage feedback in a safe space.
Roxana leads with joy, knowledge, and support. Her workshops pull the words out of me and onto the page, making me a better and more confident writer.”
Your book is next
Ready to work on your book with Pivot?
Questions
What writers usually ask before working with Pivot.
It means Pivot works with a small number of writers at a time, and every project gets direct attention from Roxana. There are no packages sold by volume and no assembly line. We edit, advise, and guide writers through the publishing process, in English and Spanish.
No. Pivot doesn't publish your book. We walk alongside you so you can do it on your own terms, whether that means submitting to presses, entering contests, or self-publishing.
You do. Pivot never takes rights or royalties. You pay for the service you choose, and the book, the files, and every sale remain yours.
If you haven't published yet, start with a Publishing Decision Session. If your book is already out, book a Beyond Publication Session. In one session we look at where your book is and you leave with a written plan.
It depends on the length, the genre, and what the manuscript needs. Book a 60-minute manuscript evaluation meeting ($100). We learn about your book together, and you receive your quote after the meeting, before any work begins.
Yes. Developmental editing and coaching are available in both languages, for poetry and prose. Copyediting and proofreading are done by our editor in the language of your book. The Self-Publishing Lab is taught in Spanish.
Not always. A Decision Session or the Manuscript Studio can start from drafts or scattered pages. A Manuscript Assessment and editing need a complete draft.
Sessions, coaching, and programs are paid online by card. Coaching, the Self-Publishing Lab and the Studio group can be paid in two payments. The individual Studio can be paid in up to three. Editing and formatting are invoiced and paid by bank transfer.
Any change or cancellation needs at least 48 hours of notice, except in an emergency. With that notice, you receive a full refund. Without it, or if you don't join within 10 minutes of the start, the session is not refunded. The details for each service are on our policies page.
Still have a question?
Write to us →Publishing Decision Session
Answer a few questions so Roxana can prepare. On the next page you pay $150 to confirm your session.
Responde unas preguntas para que Roxana pueda prepararse. En la página siguiente pagas $150 para confirmar tu sesión.
Beyond Publication Session
Tell us about your book so Roxana can prepare. On the next page you pay $150 to confirm your session.
Cuéntanos sobre tu libro para que Roxana pueda prepararse. En la página siguiente pagas $150 para confirmar tu sesión.
Manuscript Evaluation Meeting
Tell us about your manuscript. On the next page you pay $100 to confirm the meeting. You receive your editing quote after we meet.
Cuéntanos sobre tu manuscrito. En la página siguiente pagas $100 para confirmar la reunión. Recibes tu cotización de edición después de la reunión.
Manuscript Assessment
Tell us about your manuscript. Roxana confirms the price and sends your invoice within two business days. Once it is paid, you send the full manuscript.
Cuéntanos sobre tu manuscrito. Roxana confirma el precio y te envía la factura en dos días hábiles. Cuando esté pagada, nos envías el manuscrito completo.
Request received
Roxana will confirm the price and send your invoice within two business days. Once it is paid, send your full manuscript in Word or PDF to info@pivotprojectstudio.com. Your editorial letter arrives within three weeks.
Roxana confirmará el precio y te enviará la factura en dos días hábiles. Cuando esté pagada, envía el manuscrito completo en Word o PDF a info@pivotprojectstudio.com. Recibes tu carta editorial en un plazo de tres semanas.
Your manuscript is confidential. We do not share it with anyone, and we delete it when our work together ends.
Tu manuscrito es confidencial. No lo compartimos con nadie y lo borramos cuando termina nuestro trabajo.
Poetry Revision Coaching
Tell us about your manuscript. Roxana reviews every request and replies within two business days with available dates and your payment link.
Manuscript Studio
The Studio is by application so every writer gets the attention they need. Roxana reads every application and replies within five business days.
Request received
Roxana will reply within two business days with available dates and the payment link for the option you chose.
Application received
Roxana reads every application and will reply within five business days. If you are accepted, you will receive your start date and payment link.
For schools and educators
Bilingual publishing programs for middle schools, high schools and parents in New York City. Students learn how publishing works by producing real books: anthologies, journals, chapbooks and zines.
Programas bilingües de publicación para escuelas intermedias, secundarias y padres.
Students learn how a book is made: editing, design, ISBN, print and launch, by publishing their own work.
A class or school anthology, literary journal, chapbook or zine, taken from manuscript to finished book.
We handle layout, cover design, print quotes and printing, so the school receives finished copies.
A visit from a Latina-owned publishing studio: how the industry works, the jobs behind a book, and how to start a creative business.
Professional development on bringing publishing into the classroom and keeping it going after the program ends.
Bilingual sessions for parents on supporting their children's writing and on recording and publishing family stories.
Programs are designed for English Language Learners and multilingual students, students with IEPs, and creative writing, journalism, and college and career readiness groups. They align with the New York State Next Generation ELA Learning Standards.
Led by Roxana Calderón, writer and editor, with a Master's in Publishing from The George Washington University and more than 20 years in youth development in New York City.
Yes. Roxana Calderón's school programs can be contracted through a registered New York City Department of Education vendor. Write to us and we will send you the vendor details.
Yes. Every program is available in English, Spanish or bilingual, depending on your students.
Middle school and high school students. We also offer workshops for parents, on their own or as part of a student program.
Programs follow the school\'s calendar and can run up to a full semester. We agree on the number of sessions with you before we start.
It depends on the number of sessions and students. You receive a proposal with pricing within five business days of your request.
Yes. Students receive printed copies of their anthology, journal, chapbook or zine. Printing is quoted separately and added to the final cost. The goal is for students to learn how publishing actually works: editing, design, print and presenting the finished book to readers.
Request received
Roxana will reply within five business days with a proposal for your students.
Gracias. Roxana te enviará una propuesta en cinco días hábiles.
Policies
What to expect if your plans change, and how we take care of your information.
Qué pasa si cambian tus planes y cómo cuidamos tu información.
Publishing Decision Session, Beyond Publication Session and manuscript evaluation meeting. We hold this time just for you, so please let us know at least 48 hours ahead if you need to reschedule or cancel; with that notice, you receive a full refund. Without it, the session can't be refunded, unless there is an emergency. We wait 10 minutes on Zoom; after that, the session is considered missed and is not refunded.
Full refund if you cancel before you send your manuscript. Once you send it and we begin reading, the assessment is not refundable.
Deadlines, payments and cancellation terms are set in your written quote before any work begins.
Full refund if you cancel at least 48 hours before your first session. Once the program starts, any session can be rescheduled with at least 48 hours of notice. Without that notice, the session counts as used and is not refunded, unless there is an emergency. We wait 10 minutes on Zoom before a session is considered missed. If you pay in installments, each payment is due before the sessions it covers.
Full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before the first session. After that, you can move your place to the next edition. If the group doesn't reach the minimum of 4 participants, you choose between a place in the next edition or a full refund.
Terms for school programs, including printing, are set in each proposal.
Resumen: cualquier cambio o cancelación se avisa con al menos 48 horas, salvo emergencias. Con ese aviso, recibes tu reembolso. Sin aviso, o si no entras al Zoom en los primeros 10 minutos, la sesión se pierde y no se reembolsa. Si tienes dudas, escríbenos.
Your name, email and the answers you send through our forms, the manuscripts or pages you send by email, and the details needed to invoice you.
Only to reply to you, prepare and deliver your service, and send invoices. We never sell or share your information, and we don't add you to any mailing list without asking.
Your manuscript is confidential. We don't share it with anyone, and we delete it when our work together ends.
Forms are stored by Netlify, which hosts this site. Card payments are processed by Stripe; we never see your card number. Email goes through Cloudflare and Google. Visits are counted with Cloudflare Web Analytics, which does not use cookies or collect personal data.
Write to info@pivotprojectstudio.com to see, correct or delete the information we have about you.
Resumen: solo usamos tus datos para atenderte, nunca los vendemos ni compartimos, y tu manuscrito es confidencial. Para borrar tus datos, escríbenos.
Last updated October 30, 2026.
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