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Memoirs
I consult on memoirs in progress and on complete manuscripts not yet ready for publication, helping authors determine what’s needed to make their book as good as it can be.
In a consultation for a manuscript in progress in a half-hour telephone or videoconferencing call we discuss your book and your specific concerns with it. Next, you email your manuscript as a Word or Pages doc (I respect your privacy and never share any of your material). I read the manuscript and return it to you with detailed written notes addressing its strengths and with suggestions for areas of improvement. I consider essential aspects of a book, including:
• storyline (plot)
• narrative arc
• use of theme(s) threaded through book
• effectiveness of scenes
• use of dialog
• story pacing
• character development and consistency
A 1-hour call follows the return of your manuscript with notes so I can answer any questions. If your manuscript needs significant development, we can discuss that next step.
In a consultation for a book idea, we discuss its development possibilities. Please see my coaching services for details on the one-on-one development assistance I offer.
Other Nonfiction Books
In the last 30-plus years, I’ve developmentally edited many published nonfiction books, including business books, travel books, cookbooks, gardening books, and regional guides. If you’re writing or considering writing a nonfiction book, we’ll follow the same process as with a memoir consultation, starting with a half-hour phone consultation and proceeding from there as needed.
Are you ready to get your book done right?
SCHEDULE a free 15-minute consultation and we’ll get you on your way.
PLEASE NOTE: I take calls on Tuesdays and Thursdays. After March 29, please schedule your call with me for after April 18, when I return from my 2018 vacation. Thank you!