I have several clients who are in the process of self-publishing right now, including a bestselling mystery writer and a first-time young adult author. Beyond editing, I can help with query letters to agents or publishers, or, if you self-publish, other guidance you may need (such as work on the cover copy). One of my self-publishing clients recently made it onto the Boston Globe's bestseller list
. Here's her book:
http://www.amazon.com/Behind-Wheel-spacious-America-thinking/dp/061547358X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318187853&sr=8-1
I have experience working with a very wide range of subjects and genres. A while back I worked on a "DIY Cocktail" cookbook; right now I am working on the fifth edition of "Understanding Arabs"! Over the summer I even proofread some Star Wars books for Random House. So many genres interest me, and I really love helping authors polish their work. In addition to hands-on editing, I also evaluate manuscripts for one of the country's largest self-publishing firms. Those authors need initial feedback at an early draft stage (i.e., before they are ready for the book to be edited or proofread), so that's another service I could offer directly to you. To get started, please let me know what kind of guidance you are looking for and what your time frame might be. Then I could email back my initial sense of how we might proceed, or we could chat by phone. I look forward to working with you!
