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Yes. I specialize in memoir and prescriptive nonfiction. I also take on the occasional novel and children's book.
My ideal clients are aspiring authors who are collaborative, open to feedback, and fully committed to the time and expertise it takes to get their books market ready.
Absolutely. As an empath and experienced writer, I tune into your unique voice—your cadence, quirks, and word choices—to create a book that sounds just like you.
Book alchemy takes time and expertise. Because every project is unique, I offer a custom quote after our discovery call—thoughtfully designed to match your vision, goals, and the level of support you need to get your book market-ready.
Timelines vary based on my availability and the scope of your project, but here are some general ranges:
Absolutely! I'll even do you one better and include some comp title research to ensure your title is unique, marketable, and appealing to your target audience.
No, and here’s why: You’re hiring me for high-level support and focused expertise. If you’d like to incorporate beta reader feedback, it’s best to do so after our collaboration, once the manuscript is in its strongest form. That way, their input is based on your best work—not a rough draft in progress.
No. They are two different services. Book alchemy can include developmental editing, which is a higher level of editing that is used to fix things like structural problems and issues with the flow of the narrative. I also provide a second read to ensure your manuscript is ready to shop around to agents and publishers. However, publishers will have their own in-house editors who will take care of the copyediting and other editorial services for you.
Yes. When your manuscript is in its final stages, we can discuss different publishing options. Some authors want to get an agent and go the traditional route, others decide to work with a hybrid publisher to receive higher royalties and maintain more creative control of their content, and there are some who choose to self-publish. I can help you navigate whichever option aligns best with your publishing goals when your manuscript is ready.