My Process
Here's my typical process once we decide we're a fit.
1 / Submission
I send you a questionnaire to get a pulse on your project status, hopes and aspirations, goals, sensitivities, concerns and questions.
2 / Feedback
Upon payment and receipt, I review your script or manuscript (if applicable) + provide written (digital) notes on your pages.
3 / Top 10-15
You receive an editorial letter with the top 10-15 things to up-level your material.
4 / Editorial Zoom
We have an editorial meeting via Zoom. One to 1.5 hours to review notes, answer questions and create your action plan.
I have an immersive style process. This means I focus on nothing but your book or script. Once we agree on the terms and payment is received, I schedule 7-14 days to complete a developmental pass, craft your editorial letter and meet with you.
How It Works
I offer packages in two different increments of time: either 20 or 40 hours. As my client, you can direct the use of that time in the proportion of services you wish. Whether you want a done-for-you, a done-with-you, or a advise-me-what-to-do approach, you can have it. If that shifts, no problem.
A developmental edit for a book is typically 20 hours for a 50- 60k word manuscript. Most authors need two developmental passes, and I offer a small price break when you sign up and invest in them both up front.
If there’s an extra hour or four left over, I can help with additional assets like lead magnet ideation, your website, launch plan, street team activities, outreach, your bio, book or talk summary, book cover guidance, or marketing assets.
Over the years, I’ve found this is the most straightforward way to work.
I hold a strict no-interruption zone, track time in 15-minute increments, and can keep you posted on progress as much or as little as you want.
Working with a bank of hours helps us co-manage your precious resources, set priorities, and might even give you a few extras that are most meaningful to you.
WHAT'S YOUR STORY?
