Mentoring To Write A Better Memoir
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You have the heart of a teacher, not just an editor, and I have become a much better writer because of your attention. A commercial publishing professional who subsequently reviewed the manuscript told me that the writing was good and engaging. I have you to thank for that. You were very helpful.
—Denise Brown, Surviving Childhood Abuse:
Overcoming Trauma
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- Editing—Tighten and polish your memoir before sending it into the world. Sometimes this can include what’s called developmental editing. You can write your best memoir.
- Ghostwriting—A professional writer will help you create your memoir. We can all be authors but we are not all writers. Let us be your writer. We’re good at story writing.
- Proofreading—Be sure there are no technical mistakes littering your memoir. Every story needs proofreading—not just spell check but a more sophisticated scrutiny.
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The answer to your question is necessarily an individual one. It might be coaching, editing, ghostwriting, proofreading or book production. Any reputable company will offer a free consultation to help you define the options and select the one best for you.
This is a frequent challenge for new writers. Coaching will get you to explore possible topics. Writing your best memoir is a big commitment, and you ought to be focused on something important to you. You need to take the time it takes to discover your topic.
Editing is your best choice. A developmental editor will advise you on how to strengthen your manuscript if that is needed and will show you how. A content editor can help you polish your existing prose. A copy editor / proofreader will prepare your final draft for publication.
A ghostwriter can help you to create a manuscript that is told in your voice and reflects your personality. You be the author; let us be the writer.
We have worked as the publication desk for many writers who want help to get their book published under their own imprint. We’ll work with you to produce a great-looking book.
