In celebration of her upcoming release, Take It From Me, acclaimed nonfiction literary agent is offering readers a chance to win the opportunity to have their ideas vetted by an industry pro. Alia will review one lucky winner's porposal, and will review pitch letters from five runners up.

To enter: Pre-order Take It From Me from any retailer and upload your order receipt below. Or submit a postcard with your name, phone number, email address, along with your biggest question about publishing (see details and official rules here).

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US Residents, 18+. Ends January 2, 2025. See Official Rules at https://sites.prh.com/take-it-from-me-preorder/official-rules.

"Alia was a godsend.... Her input was remarkable in how it combined depth and subtlety—and my book would never have gotten off the ground without it." —Stephen Vladeck, New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Docket and The Court We Need 

“Alia is a sharp, witty and deeply thoughtful editor, who simultaneously focuses on the nuances of language, as well as overall structure, pacing and storytelling.” —Judy Batalion, New York Times bestselling author of The Light of Days 

"I hit the literary jackpot with Alia... Not to be hyperbolic, but she really is that good." —Jenisha Watts, senior editor at The Atlantic and author of the forthcoming memoir Nisha from Kentucky

"Alia will approach your work with the incisiveness of a brain surgeon, the eye of a private detective, and the caring attention of a dear friend.... Working with her feels exactly how your proposal should: exhilarating and expansive." —John Owen Havard, author of the forthcoming book My Jane Austen Breakup Album