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Book & Proposal Editing
From manuscript to published book — with a guide who’s been there.
Developmental and copyediting, proposal development, coaching, and indexing for books in psychology, business and organizational development, and grief scholarship. From a Routledge author who edits from inside the publishing process.
Services
Developmental EditingStructure, pacing, and argument; up to three rounds; publishing insight including proposals.
Copy EditingClarity, consistency, and APA 7 polish across the whole manuscript; up to three rounds.
Book Coaching & Editing1:1 coaching for transpersonal, spiritual, and grief themes, combined with developmental editing.
Book Proposal DevelopmentA standout proposal and market positioning, with post-submission revision support.
IndexingA comprehensive, industry-standard index matched to your book’s layout.
How to start
Every book is different. Start with a free consultation: we’ll talk through your manuscript, your goals, and the right service, and you’ll receive a personalized quote. Most projects include up to three editing rounds so your book is genuinely ready for its next step.
The process
- Free consultationConcept, audience, and goals.
- Manuscript review & planScope, quote, and strategy.
- Editing roundsUp to three, with collaborative feedback.
- Publishing guidanceProposals and next steps toward publication.
“Just to catch you up, after the great work you did, the book got approved and is in the copyediting phase right now.”— Developmental Editing Client
Let’s get your book into the world.
Book a free strategy call or request a quote, and let’s talk about where your manuscript is and where you’d like it to go.
Further reading
- What Developmental Editing Really IsThe structural work that happens long before anyone touches a comma — and why a manuscript needs it before it goes out.
- Structuring Your Academic BookHow a book gets its shape: moving from a concept you can describe to a chapter outline you can write from.
- Crafting a Compelling Book ProposalThe proposal is what a publisher actually says yes to. What belongs in one, and what quietly sinks it.