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The first stage of writing a book is … writing the book. But you don’t have to do it all alone. My writing services will get you from a blank page to a finished draft.
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Editorial Review
A quick once-over to spot the largest issues and point you in the direction your book needs to go.
What I will do:
- List the strengths of the book as I see them
- Identify the 3–5 impact points, i.e., ways I think you can improve the book
- Recommend next steps
Common impact points:
- Main argument is unclear or lacks force.
- Losing the thread of the story/argument
- Too many or unclear terms
- Inconsistent character
- Using dialogue to explain everything (Show, don’t tell)
Typical comments:
- I lose the arc of the story/argument around Ch. 4. Look at your outline (or reverse outline) and make sure you know how everything fits together, then look at your connectors.
- I’m having a hard time understanding this character’s underlying motivation. Oftentimes she feels like she’s there just to advance the plot. Give her some minimum desire and revise accordingly.
- This concept needs a clearer definition. It seems to make sense in Ch. 2, but by Ch. 8 you seem to use it much more loosely.
Ways to go from here:
- Revise, addressing the impact points, then move on to a dev or line edit.
- Level up to coaching, ghost revision, book doctoring, or a dev edit.
Book Coaching
Regular meetings to encourage you, keep you accountable, troubleshoot, and identify next steps.
What I will do:
- Block out weekly or bi-weekly exclusive coaching sessions
- Check in with you on your progress
- Workshop emotional and craft problems
- Help you set a target for next time
- Encourage and support you on your way to publication
Ways to go from here:
- Typically, you’ll go to a REVISE step.
Ghostwriting
Tell me what you know, and I’ll turn it into a book written in your voice.
What I will do:
- Work with you to develop the book concept and outline
- Interview you and read any supplied materials to develop the content
- Send you regular updates so we can calibrate
- Give you advice on sending it around to beta readers
- Revise based on all feedback
Ways to go from here:
- I typically advise you find a new editor to make a line editing pass. It’s always good to get a fresh set of eyes on a project.
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