Tailored editorial services designed to transform your book idea into a professional, market-ready manuscript.
I provide comprehensive solutions for every stage of your writing journey, from book coaching to copy editing.
Ways to work with ME
Services
Book Coaching
Partner with me throughout your writing journey to create a professional manuscript ready for self-publishing or traditional publishing. I’ll assist you in crafting an outline, setting milestones, and developing your manuscript step-by-step.
This comprehensive coaching starts at $5,000.
Developmental Editing
Get detailed feedback on the clarity, structure, value proposition, positioning, and reader impact of your manuscript, including an editorial assessment and tailored recommendations for improvement. This service ensures your manuscript resonates with your audience and aligns with category standards.
Pricing is based on word count; please inquire for more information.
Editorial Assessment
Receive an in-depth evaluation of your manuscript’s strengths, weaknesses, value proposition, and positioning. This service includes actionable feedback on clarity, structure, and category placement.
Pricing is based on word count; please inquire for more information.
Proposal Development
Ensure your book proposal effectively highlights your book’s goals and market potential.
Proposal development starts at $250.
The Experience
Process
Embarking on a writing project can feel overwhelming, but with guidance and clear milestones, the path becomes manageable and rewarding. Here’s a roadmap of how I work with clients, from early ideas to the final, polished draft.
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We begin with a thorough discussion about your vision, goals, and expectations for the project. I’ll listen carefully to understand your needs and tailor a plan that aligns with your objectives. During this stage, we’ll also discuss any preliminary materials you’ve prepared, like drafts, outlines, or notes, to establish a solid foundation.
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Once we’ve mapped out your vision, we’ll outline a clear plan for the project. This includes milestone setting, defining the scope of the work, and creating a timeline with achievable deadlines. For book coaching clients, this phase often involves crafting a chapter-by-chapter outline with word count targets to guide your writing process.
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As your manuscript begins to take shape, I’ll collaborate with you closely to refine the value proposition, structure, clarity, consistency, and core themes. This phase includes feedback and actionable suggestions to ensure your work stays focused and impactful. For book coaching, ongoing Zoom sessions and email correspondence will keep our process dynamic and adaptive.
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By the end of our collaboration, you’ll have a manuscript that’s ready for the next stage of the editorial or publishing process. For developmental editing and book coaching clients, I’ll also provide insights into go-to-market strategies to help you prepare for the next phase of your publishing journey.
Each project is unique, and this roadmap serves as a flexible guide to navigate your writing journey. From concept to completion, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Are you ready to bring your idea to life?
Whether you’re looking for book coaching, developmental editing, copy editing, or publishing guidance, I want to partner with you to make your project a success.
QuEstions
Answers
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Book coaching is an ongoing partnership to guide you through the entire writing process, from initial ideas to a completed manuscript, while traditional editing focuses primarily on refining an existing draft.
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It includes personalized guidance, chapter-by-chapter outlines, feedback on drafts, scheduled milestones, and unlimited correspondence to ensure your manuscript stays on track.
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Developmental editing addresses the organization, structure, clarity, voice, value proposition, and overall presentation of your manuscript, ensuring it resonates with your audience and aligns with category standards.
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Copy editing focuses on clarity, consistency, coherence, and correctness, while aligning your manuscript with industry style guides like the Chicago Manual of Style.
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An editorial assessment offers detailed notes on your manuscript's strengths, weaknesses, value proposition, positioning, reader impact, and actionable opportunities for improvement.
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Pricing is based on word count. Please inquire for specific details about your manuscript.
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Proposal development ensures your proposal effectively communicates your book’s goals, platform, comp titles, and marketing potential. It includes detailed reviews of key proposal sections.
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The timeline for book coaching varies depending on the scope and complexity of your project, but we’ll establish clear milestones and deadlines to keep progress steady.
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Yes, at the end of the book coaching process, I provide go-to-market insights and launch strategies to help prepare your manuscript for self-publishing or traditional publishing.
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Certainly! My editorial services encompass a wide range of nonfiction genres. I’ll help to ensure that your unique subject matter and vision are effectively communicated.