You’ve had this book idea for a while now. Maybe months. Maybe years. You think about it in the shower, on your commute, right before you fall asleep. You know what you want to say. You know it could help people. But you haven’t started. And the reason...
You have something to say. Maybe it’s expertise you’ve built over decades, lessons from a life-changing experience, or a process you’ve refined that genuinely helps people. And you keep thinking: I should write a book about this. You should. But...
I’ve been a nonfiction writing coach for over 17 years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned from working with hundreds of first-time authors, it’s this: most of them don’t struggle because they lack talent or ideas. They struggle...
If you’re writing a nonfiction book, you’ve probably come across the term developmental editing and wondered what it really is and whether it’s something you need. It’s a fair question, because “editing” often gets talked about as...
As a first-time non-fiction author, determining when to hire a developmental editor can be challenging. Many writers wonder if their manuscript is ready for professional editing or if they should continue revising independently. With over 16 years of experience...
Are you ready to invest in your book’s success but feeling uncertain about the costs? You’re not alone. Many first-time authors find themselves wondering about developmental editing costs, unsure of what factors influence the investment. Having guided...
