I can work with you at any stage of the writing process, from getting your first ideas down on paper to connecting you with an agent. Below you'll find a brief description of my services.
Cover to Cover:
If you need someone to guide you through the entire process of getting your ideas onto the page to getting your book to the bookstore shelves, the Cover to Cover service is for you. The Cover to Cover service includes full book proposal preparation, full manuscript preparation, query letter, and submission of the proposal to targeted agents (up to 20). In addition, I'll help you formulate your marketing platform so as to make your book proposal as salable as possible. In short, if you opt for the Cover to Cover service, you're hiring a writer, an editor, a consultant, and an advocate to help you through the often lengthy and arduous process of creation to publication. This service extends many months, but the actual writing normally takes no more than six to eight months. The cost of the Cover to Cover service can vary widely and depends upon the length of the manuscript and the amount of research your project will require. During our initial phone consultation, we would discuss your needs and I would provide a firm quote shortly thereafter.
Full Manuscript:
Nonfiction manuscripts are preceded by a book proposal, so the Full Manuscript service includes a book proposal as well as a publication-ready manuscript. The cost of the Full Manuscript service for a 200 - 300-page manuscript ranges widely depending on the length of the manuscript and the amount of research it will require, so I would provide a firm quote after discussing your needs with you.
You may also choose this service in the event that you already have a completed book proposal and now need someone to write the actual book. Pricing is adjusted accordingly, and as always, firm quotes are available.
Book Proposal Preparation:
In need of a polished, salable book proposal that will attract the eye of agents and acquisitions editors? Then Book Proposal Preparation is the service you want. A book proposal normally consists of an overview of your ideas, an assessment of your competitors, a description of your marketing platform, a brief biography of you, an annotated table of contents, and two sample chapters. Not only will I write your overview, bio, and annotated TOC, I'll do the competitive analysis for you and help you devise the best marketing platform. Including sample chapters, a full book proposal usually runs 50 - 75 pages. As always, I'd provide a fee quote after discussing your needs with you.
eBooks:
If you'd like to forego the mainstream publishing route and publish digitally, I can produce a manuscript in a matter of months. eBooks are often shorter than print manuscripts and book proposals are not required, so the production timetable is much faster for an eBook. Fees are adjusted accordingly.
Article and Blog Writing:
Give me your topic and I'll research and write your magazine article or blog post. The cost of this service varies depending on the length of the article or post, how much research is required, and the market in which it will appear.
Speech Writing:
Do you need to address a civic organization, a club, a student group, or a business gathering? Whatever your audience and topic, I can arm you with a cogent, entertaining speech written in your voice that you'll be proud to deliver. As with article writing, the cost of this service varies depending on the length of the speech and the research required.