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I have an extensive writing and editing background that includes working with authors in creating nonfiction books ranging from inspirational works on leadership, management and personal/professional development to those on historical and scholarly subjects. In supporting clients with editorial services, I have been frequently commended for my ability to provide thoughtful guidance on such elements as voice, transitions, pacing, logic, structure and thematic development.
Over the course of my 20+ years in writing and editing, I have served as the editor of books that include The Dignity-Based Franchise by Joe Kiedinger and Boomerang! Leadership Principles That Bring the Customer Back by Dave Skogen. For more information about these and other published works that I have assisted with, see the Book Gallery.
In my role as an editor, what I have observed is that the development of a manuscript is a substantial commitment and is profoundly personal. As a result, I focus on building productive, positive and collaborative relationships with authors, which includes a heightened awareness of each individual’s unique voice or style, so that the journey is satisfying in its own way just as the completing of an initial draft or a publication-ready work bring its own special satisfaction. When the relationship is right between and author and an editor, what I have learned is that everything else, including the actual editing, falls into place.
Concept evaluation
Some of the very first steps to take in writing a book include determining the appeal or marketability of your idea and how you can develop it into a book manuscript. I can assist you with an initial consultation to determine the questions you need to ask and the factors that should be considered to help you achieve your publishing goals.
Manuscript evaluation
If you have written a manuscript, I can review it and provide you with an assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. This includes clear, detailed and practical feedback about pacing, structure, transitions, narrative style and flow, and other elements to ensure your ability to engage and inspire readers from start to finish.
To find out the cost to evaluate your manuscript, simply contact me with the total word count and I will get back to you promptly with a quote and related information.
Book proposals
If you have an idea for a book and would like assistance with approaching a publisher or literary agent, I can assist you with creating a proposal.
Developmental editing
In providing developmental editing assistance, I will make any number of recommendations and changes to ensure that your content optimally engages readers to help you accomplish your goals as an author. More information.
Line editing
Compared to the generally broader recommendations and changes made in a developmental edit, line editing involves working on a manuscript in a more detailed way. Actions typically include making changes concerning grammar, punctuation, consistency and word usage, such as correcting misspellings, fixing subject-verb agreement errors, removing repetitive words, and inserting commas or deleting unnecessary ones.
Ghostwriting
I can take your concept and ghostwrite a book that fully reflects your vision and narrative voice. This option is ideal for individuals who lack the time to write or who do not feel they have the skills to create a manuscript on their own.
Respectful approach
Whether I am working with you as an editor or a ghostwriter, my approach is to be sensitive to your needs at all times and to always be respectful of your ideas, opinions and goals.
Publishing contacts
I maintain relationships with a select group of publishers that offer a full complement of leading-edge production capabilities including art and graphics, typesetting (using a number of industry-accepted platforms), and design as well as capabilities for providing ebook formatting for common reading devices including Apple, Kindle and Nook.
Marketing and publicity
I can draw on my diverse background as a writer, editor and marketing professional to generate exposure for your book with the mainstream media and other publicity channels including social media.