Your Publishing Partner
From idea to publication and beyond.Publishing guidance and strategy for Hispanic and Latino writers building books and careers in the United States.
Why Pivot?
Pivot Project Studio provides editorial guidance, publishing strategy, and practical support throughout the process of developing and bringing a book into the world. We work with writers to shape ideas, strengthen manuscripts, understand their options, prepare their work for publication, and think strategically about what comes next.Pivot is primarily for Hispanic and Latinx writers in the United States, including bilingual writers, at different stages of their creative and professional journey. Whether you are developing an idea, working on a manuscript, deciding how to publish, or planning your next step after publication, Pivot meets you where you are.Pivot does not believe one path works for every writer. We combine editorial expertise with publishing strategy to help writers understand their options, make informed decisions, and build an approach that aligns with their work, goals, audience, and circumstances. Because Pivot remains independent from any particular publishing route, the focus stays on what makes sense for you and your book.
Mission
To build a literary ecosystem where Hispanic and Latinx writers in the United States can move from idea to publication and beyond with greater knowledge, ownership, access, and professional opportunity.
VISION
A publishing industry where Hispanic and Latinx writers are fully represented, resourced, and empowered to shape the future of literature.
“Writers make better decisions about their work and careers when they have knowledge, practical guidance, and a community that values their creative work.”
— Roxana Calderón
MEET THE FOUNDER
Hi, I’m Roxana Calderón, a writer, editor, and the founder of Pivot Project.For more than twenty years, I worked in youth development across New York City’s nonprofit sector. That experience shaped how I think about access and opportunity, and taught me to question systems that require people to perform their struggles before receiving support.My path into publishing began with the Dominican Writers Association, which published my first book, guided me through the process, and later gave me my first editing opportunity. Through Spanglish Voces, I continued to grow as an editor while working closely with Hispanic and Latinx writers.The more manuscripts I edited, the clearer it became that writers needed more than feedback. They needed guidance on what to do with a manuscript, how to evaluate their publishing options, and how to prepare their work for what comes next.I earned a Master’s in Publishing from The George Washington University and built Pivot Project to bring publishing education, editorial work, and writer-centered support together.
How Can We Support You?
Pivot Project Studio works alongside writers at different stages of the publishing journey. Whether you are developing a book, revising a manuscript, preparing to publish, or thinking about what comes next, support begins with where you are now.
Publishing Consultancy Labs
Build your book with clarity and confidence.
Build your book with clarity and confidence.
One-on-one sessions for writers who want focused guidance at a specific stage of the publishing journey.
Book concept and direction
Manuscript development
Publishing paths
Author platform and next steps
Editorial
Professional editorial support from early manuscript development through publication-ready files.
Investment depends on the length of the project
Manuscript assessment
Developmental and structural editing
Line editing
Copyediting
Proofreading
Editorial consultation and revision strategy
Book formatting
Indexing
Translation
Request a manuscript evaluation consultation
Publishing Consultation
A standalone strategy session for your publishing options and next steps. For writers who need clear direction on how, when, and where to move their book forward. Separate from the Publishing Labs, this consultation session helps you evaluate your options and leave with a clear plan.45-minute session - $80.00
Publishing-model assessment
Traditional, independent, and self-publishing guidance
Publishing roadmaps
Submission strategy
Next-step planning
Author Development Consultancy Labs
Pivot's Consultancy Labs are 1:1 sessions that guide you through the publishing journey, one stage at a time. Each lab focuses on one stage, so you can book a single session where you need it, or the full series to move from idea to publication.
Format & investment
Format: 1:1 consultancy, live via Zoom
Session length: 60 minutes
Language: Spanish or English
Single session investment: $100.00
All 4 sessions: $375.00 (the full journey, in order)
Includes: personalized guidance, worksheets, templates, and downloadable resources where relevant.
Looking for guidance on a specific stage?
Book a single consultancy session on any of the four labs below — or take the full journey in order.
| LABS | DESCRIPTION | What you leave with | Book a single session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab 1: The Book Concept — Do You Have a Book? | Clarify your concept, identify your reader, organize your ideas, and create a roadmap for developing your book. | You enter with a book idea; you leave with a clarified concept, a defined reader, organized ideas, and a written roadmap to develop your book. | CLICK |
| Lab 2: The Manuscript Development — Can You Finish It? | Create a manuscript completion plan, writing schedule, accountability system, and realistic roadmap for finishing your book. | You enter with a manuscript in progress; you leave with a completion plan, a writing schedule, an accountability system, and a realistic roadmap to finish. | CLICK |
| Lab 3: The Publishing Path —How will you publish it? | Explore traditional, independent, and other publishing options, prepare the appropriate materials, and identify the path that best fits your work. | You enter unsure how to publish; you leave with a clear comparison of your options, the materials you need, and an identified path that fits your work. | CLICK |
| Lab 4: The Author Platform — How Will Readers Find You? | Develop your author platform, visibility strategy, and reader engagement plan before and after publication. | You enter wondering how readers will find you; you leave with an author platform plan, a visibility strategy, and a reader engagement plan for before and after publication. | CLICK |
Contact Us!
Have a question about the Publishing Labs, a partnership, or something else? We'd love to hear from you — we typically respond within 2 business days.
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