In-Depth Editing

We’ll help you create the book you were meant to write.

You’re on a mission. You know the best way to get your message out is to get your book into print. But when you read the copy, you have the sense that something’s missing.

To decide what you need to complete your book, it can be useful to assess your project from several different perspectives. This type of evaluation is often provided by a publishing professional referred to as a substantive editor, a developmental editor, or a book doctor.

To jump-start this process, ask yourself a few essential questions.What do you bring to your topic that is unique? Where does your book fit among the books available on your subject? Does your insight change how people see the issues? Do you present the information in a way that is more accessible and interesting?

Focus on the most interesting or unique aspects of your book as you organize and fine-tune your content.

  • 1) Do you have great ideas, but find it a challenge to organize them?
    We can fine-tune your table of contents. Once you’ve got that handled, everything usually comes together nicely. At that point, you can develop your text further through outlines, and you’re on your way.
  • 2) Are you searching for a style that will unify your book?
    We can help you identify your ideal reader, which will make it much easier to find the right “voice” for your book.
  • 3) Are you wondering what to include in this book and what belongs in your next book?
    In some cases, you’ll want to expand and deepen your content. In other areas of the book, you may want to trim the copy to provide a dynamic focus.
  • 4) Is it a temptation to edit the book over and over?
    You want your book to be the very best it can be, and that’s a good omen. The best way around compulsive editing is to get input from a skilled editor. We can help you make sure you’ve said everything you want to say and then bring your book to completion.

This insight should give you a sense of what’s working and a clearer picture of what remains to be done. We can provide you with feedback on the aspects of your book that are most effective – so you can feature your best content and have the rest of the text edited to that level of quality.

If the work is going slower than you would like, we can help you map out the steps essential to completion, so you can stay motivated. Having worked with hundreds of authors, we understand the publishing process, what it takes to sustain an author, and how to keep a creative project moving forward.

You have knowledge and inspiration that can change how people see the world.
We have the skills to help you transform that vision into a great book.

What are our clients saying?

“We want to thank our editor. Without you, there wouldn’t be a book.”

Erik Peper, PhD, SFSU, Cofounder, Institute for Holistic Health,
Researcher, Author, Consultant

“Nancy is a gracious and capable person who provides you the resources to help you get your point across.”

Kelli Pearson, DC
Clinical Coordinator, Pain Relief Clinics

“Nancy is a consummate professional who knows her business and I highly recommend her.”

Martin L. Rossman, MD, Physician and Best-Selling Author

“Nancy has been an extraordinary help in developing my new book. She is a font of creative and market-wise ideas.”

Dan Liberthson, PhD, Professional Writer and Author