Services

This is a high-level editorial assessment of your book’s strengths, areas for growth, and market potential. Unlike a developmental or line edit, this service focuses on big-picture feedback rather than in-margin notes. This is ideal for writers in the early stages of self-editing their manuscript, or those preparing for a final revision before drafting a book proposal. Consider this a grounding, necessary moment that helps you see your book more clearly—and move forward with confidence.

This service includes:

✲ A full read of your manuscript.

✲ A 3-page editorial letter offering feedback on core elements like character development, pacing, structure, themes, clarity, and voice.

✲ A brief market analysis that includes potential comparative titles, insight into the current nonfiction or fiction landscape relevant to your project, and guidance on what to expect in the next stages of the publishing process—wherever you are.

✲ A 1-hour video call to walk through the feedback, addressing questions, thoughts, and concerns, as well as mapping out next steps to keep the momentum strong.

Developmental editing takes a manuscript evaluation to the next level. Whether it’s fiction or nonfiction, here I will provide not just big-picture insight, but a clear, customized path forward for your revisions. Whether you're working on fiction or nonfiction, I offer both deep, annotated feedback and a strategic editorial roadmap to help you revise with clarity and confidence.

This service includes:

✲ An annotated version of your manuscript that pinpoints targeted structural notes.

✲ A detailed 4-6 page editorial feedback letter, offering my assessments of your book’s narrative mechanics, as well as a thorough analysis of where your book exists in the current market.

✲ A 1-hour post-edit video call to discuss follow-up questions and brainstorm ideas for revision.

✲ A dedicated 1-hour brainstorming session 6-8 weeks after our initial post-edit call. Here, we’ll discuss your progress, address any questions or challenges, and brainstorm solutions to help you stay on track. Whether you need fresh insights on tricky sections or guidance on how to prioritize revisions, this ensures you don’t have to navigate the rewrite alone.

Ready to dive into the details? If your manuscript’s big-picture structure feels solid, line editing is the next, essential step. This meticulous, line-by-line edit sharpens your language to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact. I’ll help smooth out narrative inconsistencies, tighten grammar, and refine your voice so it packs the biggest punch. With extensive knowledge of both AP and Chicago style guides, I also provide a preliminary copyedit to ensure your manuscript has that extra polish.

This service includes:
✲ A fully annotated manuscript with detailed line-level edits, as well as copy edits.
✲ A 1–2 page editorial summary highlighting key changes, suggestions, and any plot points that may need revisiting.
✲ A 1-hour follow-up video call to address questions, discuss concerns, and strategize next steps.

Book proposals can sometimes be just as challenging—and creatively demanding—as writing the book itself. They’re also a valuable opportunity to start thinking about your project like an agent or publisher. Below are a couple of ways I can support you through the proposal process:

Book Proposal Edit
This is a comprehensive developmental edit of your existing book proposal. I’ll provide detailed margin notes and big-picture feedback on everything from book and author positioning to structure, pacing, comps, marketing/publicity strategy, and a developmental review of your sample chapter and outline. Think of it as a full-service glow-up that helps you take your proposal to the next level and get agent-ready.

This service includes:
✲ A full developmental mark-up of your proposal, with notes in the margins.
✲ A 2–3 page editorial letter outlining feedback, strengths, and opportunities for revision.
✲ A 1-hour video call to talk through edits, answer questions, and map out next steps.

Book Proposal Development & Writing
If you're unsure of where to begin (or simply don’t have the time to write the proposal yourself), I offer a collaborative 1:1 program where we’ll work together on the proposal from the jump and shape your vision, clarify your goals, and strategically position your book. I’ll draft the proposal section by section, and we’ll review and refine each piece together to ensure it reflects your voice and ambition. This process takes 6-8 months and is ideal for authors who want a trusted editorial partner to guide the process and bring their proposal to life.

This service includes:
✲ A fully developed, agent-ready book proposal.
✲ A custom roadmap and weekly 1:1 meetings to discuss each section.
✲ Ongoing collaboration and feedback throughout the writing process.

For thought leaders and organizations looking to share timely, compelling perspectives (especially those that are tied to book projects), I offer op-ed consulting tailored to your voice, message, and goals. Whether you need support developing an idea, refining a draft, or positioning the piece to pitch it around, here are a few ways I can help bring your op-ed to life:

Op-ed Editing & Consulting

Already have a draft? I’ll work with you to refine and strengthen your piece, ensuring it’s clear, compelling, and positioned for successful placement. This includes editing for tone and structure, aligning the piece with your organization’s, book’s, or research’s message, and advising on timing, outlets, headlines, and pitching strategy.

This service includes:
✲ Detailed editorial feedback and line editing of your draft.
✲ Strategic guidance on pitching, including timing and outlet suggestions.
✲ A 30-minute follow-up video call to review edits and next steps.

Op-ed Writing

This is a collaborative, hands-on process where I write the piece on your behalf. This can take the form of an “as told to” piece—where I conduct an in-depth interview and shape the narrative in your voice—or a fully ghostwritten op-ed developed from scratch. We’ll collaborate through revisions to ensure the final piece is sharp, clear, and impactful.

This service includes:
✲ One original op-ed written in your voice and aligned with your mission.
✲ Up to two rounds of revisions.
✲ Guidance on placement strategy and timing, if needed.

Op-Ed Workshops and Facilitation

I offer customized workshops designed to help organizations and thought leaders craft powerful op-eds and position them for successful publication. Co-designed with your input and tailored to your organization’s goals, this one-hour session covers best practices for writing, shaping, and pitching opinion pieces that resonate.

Participants will walk away with a practical blueprint for developing strong, publishable op-eds, as well as individualized feedback on specific story ideas and actionable next steps to bring them to life.

This includes:
✲ A co-designed, 1-hour workshop and presentation tailored to your organization’s needs, covering writing techniques, positioning strategy, and pitching best practices.
✲ There will also be live feedback on participants’ story ideas where we can brainstorm positioning and a roadmap to execution.

As a seasoned journalist and creative writer, I know how hard it is to get your thoughts out on the page–or getting yourself to the table at all. If you have a captivating story to tell but don’t want to tell it alone, I’m here to be your creative partner.

In my 10+ years of shaping compelling narratives, I have worked with hundreds of thought leaders, academics, researchers, activists, and artists to help clarify their message and bring their stories to life—whether through ghostwritten pieces, books, feature interviews, or “as told to” profiles. Together, we’ll create a custom program that includes in-depth interviews, regular check-ins, and collaborative feedback to ensure the final work is authentic, polished, and true to you.

If you’re ready to get started (or just curious), let’s chat.