Writing and Editing Services
We’re dedicated to helping writers everywhere get their books published. Successfully.
Between us, we have a quarter of a century’s worth of experience turning talented writers into published authors. Whether your book suffers from Titleitis, has no spine or needs a chapterectomy, we will help you fix it so that you can write it, sell it, and market it. Not to mention have fun while doing it.
Pitch Prep
Your pitch is the key that opens every door in the world of publishing. From getting an agent, to finding a publisher, to convincing readers to buy your book. We’ve read over 20,000 pitches. And we know exactly how to make your pitch sing the song that’s going to get you successfully published.
Query Questions
Not getting the response that you want to your query? Or don’t even know how to write one at all? We will not just answer all your query questions, but also write your query with you so that it’s ready to send to agents and/or publishers. Get your smart, savvy, scintillating, personal query letters here!
Book Proposal Development
How to write a non-fiction book proposal is part art, part science, and part alchemy. We offer everything from soup-to-nuts guidance to editing already-developed proposals to thorough reads. Our experience in the publishing industry enables us to take your idea to the next level, ready to pitch and ready to sell.
Developmental Editing
Whether you just “finished” your crappy first draft or are ten years into a manuscript, a developmental edit can be the greatest form of editorial help you’ll ever receive. Our developmental edits* address everything from narrative arc to voice to marketability and much, much more. A detailed editorial letter and one-hour follow-up consultation is included.
Line Editing
A line edit can make the difference between rejected and landing a book deal. Our line edits include just that—a line-by-line edit of your manuscript—and detailed editorial letter and one-hour follow-up consultation. Please note: We highly recommend a developmental edit prior to a line edit. Very few people are ready for a line edit and end up paying too much dough for notes that become moot because of structural issues that need to be reexamined.
Author Coaching & Support
Getting a book published can be a maddening process. We offer emotional and spiritual reinforcement in the midst of writers block, when characters decide to revolt or when a rejection letter sends you into a shame spiral. Author coaching can be done on a one-time, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis!
Self-publishing Services
Writing a book takes creativity, guts, and determination—and this is especially true when self-publishing. If self-publishing is your path, having an industry insider in your corner is crucial. From editing to marketing, from cover design to e-formatting, there’s a host of choices that will make or break your book. We can guide you and help you find the resources you need within the budget you have.
Beta Reading
Is your twist surprising? Are the characters likable? The more time you invest in your manuscript, the harder these questions are to answer. Bring fresh eyes to your work, our beta reader will give your manuscript a thorough read and tell you what does—and does not—work. A two-page editorial letter is included.
Presentation & Media Training
Most authors today are called upon to speak publicly and/or be interviewed by the media. And most are unprepared to do either. We will help you develop presentations and prepare for interviews. Then we help you perform. David spent over 20 years as an actor and improviser, starring in over 500 commercials as well as in theater, television, and movies. He has been cast alongside Will Smith, F. Murray Abraham, Michael Caine and Robin Williams. David coaches on everything from how to work a microphone to how to work a room full of people. The session can either be done in person or via Skype.
Contact Research
You’ve perfected every page and paragraph. You’re finally ready to get your baby out into the world. Looking for the right agent or publisher to properly care for your bundle of joy can make your head spin. To make the process easier, we’ll compile a personalized list of agents and publishers who are in the market for the kind of book you’ve written, so that when you do go knocking, the right doors open.
*We edit full or partial manuscripts.
Additional Areas of Assistance
- Choosing the right idea
- Coming up with a great title
- Formulating and perfecting your pitch
- Deciding if you need an agent or if you should go directly to a publisher or explore self-publishing
- Constructing a query letter that will actually get read
- Finding an agent/publisher that’s right for you
- Figuring out the best way to self-publish
- Making and selling an ebook
- Understanding and assessing contract issues and questions
- Creating a social media plan
- Creating an online marketing strategy
- Creating a publicity and marketing plan
- Becoming TV and radio friendly via media training
- Formulating your event-planning strategy
- Setting up a schedule
Our Fees
15-minute consultation: $100
What can we do for you in just 15-minutes? A lot! Email or call us to find out more.
30-minute consultation: $200
What can we do for you in 30 minutes? Twice what we can do in 15!
Hourly fee: $300