Frequently Asked Questions: Book Coach

A Book Coach can:

* Save you time by helping you to complete your book by your deadline.

* Help you to polish your work before submissions.

* Support, encourage, and hold you accountable to get your book done.

* Provide you with guidelines and instructions on how to submit your manuscript to agents and publishers.

* Provide you with editorial feedback.

* Provide you with expert project management from start to finish.

* Save you money which you could potentially waste from working with book mills.

A manuscript evaluation assess the strengths and weaknesses of a manuscript and provides feedback from an objective point of view.

Writers who have received varying opinions on their work and need an objective point of view on their manuscript.

Writers who are stuck and need help in moving forward to complete their manuscript.

Writers who want to self-publish their work and need feedback on their work.

Writers who want to ensure their manuscript is ready before submitting it to a publisher or agent.

I specialize in non-fiction books especially biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, history, art, crafts, self-development, and self-help. I also enjoy working with historical fiction.

Depending on the project, it could take 3-5 weeks to get a complete assessment done.

I can provide the following services as a copy editor:

Developmental editing

Copy editing

Proofreading

Writers who need help in how to write their manuscript.

New and veteran writers.

Writers who want to self-publish or publish their work traditionally.

It is best for writers to hire their own professional copy editor to help guide them through the process of completing, polishing, and preparing their manuscript for submission. 

Often times, you only have 1 opportunity to submit your work to a publisher. It is imperative that you submit your best work from the start. 

The in-house editors working for traditional publishers expect a certain standard from writers when they receive submissions. They receive hundreds of submissions per day.  If your work falls short, it is most likely that it will be rejected. So, it is better to hire a professional copy editor to help you present your manuscript in its best format.

Prices for manuscript assessment vary depending on the project. Factors include: word count, what type of copy editing work you need, any deadlines, and any other special requirements. Please contact us to get a price quote for your project. Rates generally start at $1,500 USD.

You can submit your manuscript as a Word document.

Currently, I am offering one of a kind handmade journals, bookmarks, and journal covers. I also offer limited edition home decor and stationery products that you can find in my Shop on this website.

I love the idea of saving and preserving vintage items. So, I enjoy working with vintage fabrics, papers, and materials. My favorite styles are vintage, boho, and romantic.

Yes, you can Contact me to discuss your requirements.

Rates for commissioned work depends on the project. I have some original work also available for sale in my Shop.

Yes, I am currently open to commissions.

It depends on the project. Please Contact me to discuss your requirements.

Please Contact me to discuss your requirements and I will get back to you soon to discuss your project.