Piatkus has won the rights to Strive, an “innovative” self-improvement title from tennis player Venus Williams.
Jillian Young, publisher of non-fiction, acquired UK and Commonwealth rights from Lucy Balfour at WME for publication in September 2024.
Strive is an “easy-to-follow” guide based on Willliams’ eight “essential” tenets: observe, appreciate, balance, enrich, soothe, believe, inspire and strive. Each chapter shows how to apply these “one-word action[s]” to four areas of life – diet, activities, environment and yourself. According to Piatkus, the book serves as an “extension of Venus’ continuous advocacy for self-empowerment, resilience and the pursuit of one’s best self”.
Williams said: “As an athlete, I know the perseverance and consistency it takes to accomplish your goals and get true results. With Strive, my goal is to share the tips and tricks that helped me in my own personal wellness and nutrition journey. These are the tools that kept me from burning out on a lifestyle that I wanted and believed in, a lifestyle that helped me feel confident, powerful and capable.”
Young added: “Venus inspires countless people all over the world and in Strive, she empowers readers to experience her own tried-and-true strategies for physical and mental strength. We are so proud to work with her on this very important book.”