Editorial
Alternatively: this content isn’t going to improve itself.
You’re saying, “I’ve been staring at this writing for too long, and I’m actually going to lose my mind. Is this thing even saying what I think I’m saying? What needs to move around to make this what I want it to be?”
The best writing happens in the rewriting, and a fresh pair of eyes on your work usually helps move the needle in the direction you want.
Lucky for you, I’m an excellent reader, which is why I spent so many years as an editor at a Big Five publisher. Let me take a look at what you’ve got and help you assess how to polish it and what to do next!
Expertise
From children’s books and guided journals to heavy-hitting narrative nonfiction and beyond, I’ve dabbled in all of it. With more than fifteen years of editorial and positioning expertise, you can trust me to honestly assess your work and help you come up with a roadmap for next steps. Specific applications might be:
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If you’re ready to query the agency of your dreams, it would help to have a former literary agent give you a gut check. Let’s talk through your premise and positioning to ensure your proposal stands out in a crowded market.
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The sample writing is the most crucial part of any pitch, and a professional and experienced edit on this part of the process can be a key difference maker.
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You’ve finally done it—you’ve written your book. Before you take the next step in bringing this masterpiece into the world, let’s work together to capture the best, strongest position possible.