Book doctor

I’ve always helped my clients improve their manuscripts, always working to enhance both their quality and commercial potential.

A good book doctor doesn’t simply rewrite the book. She discusses the merits and weaknesses of the work with the author, and helps the author arrive at a finished draft which fully realizes his own vision. She doesn’t get in the way of the author’s voice, but instead helps him pare his writing down to the essentials of his style.

If you need help getting started, I’ll guide you through the basic questions: what does this work mean to you; what do you wish to communicate; what makes your vision unique. Then I’ll guide you through the process of transforming your answers into a viable book structure. I will help you recognize the power of your own voice through a process of successive drafts and editorial commentary.

Send me a letter, and we can discuss what you need and how I can help you. I will provide a free estimate, after taking a look at your material and talking with you.

My dedication and enthusiasm will help you through the arduous process of preparing a book for submission. I’m looking forward to reading your letter.