Rose Friel founded Foreword Literary Consulting in 2023 to simplify the complexities of modern publishing through data-driven insights, strategic connections, and tailored solutions.

Blending analytics with a human-centered approach, Rose builds meaningful partnerships and identifies patterns that unlock new opportunities. She works with authors seeking representation, self-publishing writers in need of trusted freelancers, and those looking to vet and identify the best hybrid publishers for their projects, making the publishing process more accessible and rewarding.

Drawing on her background in recruitment and HR, Rose developed a data-driven querying strategy that treats submissions like targeted job applications. She helps authors identify agents or publishers actively seeking projects like theirs, increasing the likelihood of securing representation. For nonfiction writers, she applies this market-focused approach to book proposal development.

Rose's connections are guided by a proven formula: compatibility, mutual benefit, and intuition. This method informs all her work, from pairing authors with hybrid publishers or freelance creatives to supporting scaling publishers and agencies. With experience in London and New York, Rose understands the challenges of stretched margins and offers short-term project support in execution, market research, and subcontractor management to help teams grow efficiently and effectively.

Rose holds a Masters in Publishing from London College of Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Communication Studies from Villanova University. Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, she currently lives in Austin, Texas with her fiancé and their 17-year-old cat.