Write Your First Draft

Are you in the process of writing your debut novel or the next world-changing story, but feeling stuck or still staring at a blank page? Do you want to hone your skills or level up your writing? Book Coaching and Consultations can help cure writer's block, nuture your story seeds, inspire new ideas, assess or implement feedback, and give you assurance that your writing is on the right track before you spend hours, weeks, months, or even years writing a full manuscript without direction.
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Evaluate Your Manuscript

Is your story set up for success with a solid foundation and framework? Are your characters well developed with clear goals, motivations, and stakes? Is your plot airtight with a complete narrative arc and scenes that will keep readers engaged? If your first draft is complete and you're ready for feedback and guidance from an industry professional on these big-picture, structural aspects of your novel or memoir, start with a Developmental Edit, Manuscript Assessment, or First Pages Review.
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Polish Your Prose

Is your manuscript or other document ready for fine-tuning and finishing touches? Do you need a fresh pair of eyes to ensure your final draft is error-free or your intended meaning is coming across? If your overall content is set, you're ready for the micro-editing stages to check your sentences, words, style, and formatting for accuracy, consistency, and clarity. Copyediting and Proofreading are available for full-length fiction or nonfiction book manuscripts in any genre and shorter writing projects.
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Plan Your Publishing Path

Are you dreaming of a book deal with a Big Five or smaller traditional press? Do you wonder if self-publishing is right for you? What about hybrid publishers and book-production services? Should you offer an ebook only, or do you want to hold a physical copy of your book hot off the press? If you're feeling overwhelmed by the many publishing options out there, a Publishing Path Consultation can save you time and money by providing the guidance you need to choose the best path for you.
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Not sure which service you're ready for?
Save time and money with an Ask-the-Editor Consultation.
​This 50-minute one-on-one session is a simple, straightforward way to get all your writing, editing, and publishing questions answered before taking the next step or a wrong turn on your journey.

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What clients have to say:

"Outstanding as usual. My go-to developmental editor from now on. . . . My experience of working with Lynn has been truly gratifying. I like her honest, forthright, yet encouraging observations and suggestions. I have taken on board 95% of these which has improved and deepened my MS by a country mile. . . . If you treasure your writing like a child, which most of us do, Lynn is a safe pair of hands with which to leave your baby." 
​—Charles Chellis, author of the Amazon bestseller The Dread Lions of Rufiji

"I am overjoyed that I chose to hire Lynn for developmental and copy editing. She has a true passion for the written word and has helped this writer transform into a more cohesive storyteller. The experience of working with her and the current shape of my improved manuscript is beyond my wildest expectations. Lynn is meticulous, diligent, and responds quickly to edits and inquiries. My book is so far enhanced in ways big and small because of her careful review and guidance. I look forward to working with her once again." 
​—Michael Cloherty, Emmy Award winning video editor and author of Abel Bodied: Murder at the Malden Bank

"I can't say enough good things about Lynn. She is solid as a rock in her knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and grammar and punctuation. She also provides spot-on observations over and above proofreading, which, in my case, made my manuscript squeaky clean. I have used her services twice, and she communicates promptly, thoroughly, and always completes the project on time. I truly can't imagine finding a better proofreader than Lynn, and I will definitely use her services again."  
​--Laurie Douglass, author The Uncommon Thread 

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