other services

I provide these services for authors:

• Manuscript evaluations

• Book coaching

• Book proposal writing

• Query letter writing

manuscript evaluations

I include feedback on the following:

• Chapter organization
• Strength of contents
• What is working
• What isn’t, and possible solutions

This evaluation provides a more superficial review than what is produced in the closer and more detailed review that comes with developmental editing.

book coaching

I guide the author through the publishing process as needed – informing the author on issues related to self-publishing and traditional publishing, contacting agents and publishers, creating marketing and publicity plans for books, and more.

book proposals

I write a complete proposal (most are 24 to 36 pp), including a sample chapter. I address the pertinent issues, including:

• Audience
• Needs
• How the book will meet the needs
• The message and impact of the book
• An overview of the contents
• The approach to the book
• Length of the manuscript
• Author qualifications
• Competition
• Marketing plan
• A table of contents with brief chapter descriptions
• A sample chapter

I work back and forth with the author, revising as needed.

query letters

I write a compelling and engaging letter for use with agents or publishers. The letter highlights the book’s content, its value, and the author’s expertise.