I am able to help people on a number of levels with their writing—whether you’ve just joined a writing group, and you’re finding your voice, or you’re working on a full-length book manuscript.
Creative Writing Review/Coaching
I can read what you are writing and offer tips to improve your writing as well as make note of characters—or concepts—that are particularly strong and may warrant further development. Learn more →
Book Development/Writing
I can consult with you to help draw out the story line, craft an outline for the book, and create a production schedule—to get you from book idea to bookshelf. Learn more →
Book Editing
Perhaps your book is done. You’ve written it and edited it. You are on your ninth—or your twenty-second—manuscript draft, and you know it’s time to step back and let an objective editor take a look. Learn more →
Book Development Sampler
Before we work together on an entire manuscript, it’s a great idea to give each other a test run. It allows you to see what kind of suggestions I might make and whether we will be a good fit to work together. Learn more →
Copy Editing
I apply The Chicago Manual of Style and ensure that the material is consistent, free of typographical and grammatical errors, and adheres to accepted style guidelines. Learn more →
Book Design
After I’ve ensured that your book reads beautifully, I call in a creative partner to help you design the cover and interior pages, and to prepare and finalize all components. Learn more →
Publishing Guidance
I’ll help you outline the action steps and steer you toward trusted industry resources to take those last steps to publication. Learn more →