Services I Offer
I am a “story sense specialist”. One thing all good journalists can do is suss out a good story, discover the story under the story (its sub-text), and write to persuade or to provoke thought. Those same skills can help create your own powerful writing. I bring more than 25 years of “story sense”, content organization, and audience instinct to bear on your writing. Working with me, your writing will be dynamic, powerful, and carry your authentic voice into the world.
I guarantee your satisfaction in content development and editing that both meets and exceeds high quality publishable standards in the world of books.
EXPLORING YOUR IDEA:
Your idea in depth, its concept and core message, your publishing options, marketing ideas, marketplace issues, content mapping
MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION (1):
I will do a detailed evaluation of up to 25 pages of your draft writing and make recommendations regarding your content and the potential of your written expression.
MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION (2):
A detailed evaluation of your entire draft manuscript, and recommendations regarding the content and the potential for publishing.
POWERFUL BOOK PROPOSALS:
Powerful book proposals that sell your book to an agent or publisher–a must-have if you want a good publisher
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING:
I work with you on an ongoing basis to develop and organize your writing's content through a thorough evaluation of content, organization and presentation.
STRUCTURAL/SUBSTANTIVE EDITING:
Re-organizing paragraphs and/or sections of the book for greater clarity; revision and re-writing as necessary.
COPY EDITING/LINE EDITING:
Correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation and syntax; checking for a consistent style and format.
PROOFREADING:
The final phase before you go to print - final check of spelling and grammar, and checking manuscript for problems in page make-up, layout and typesetting, print format.
ACADEMIC EDITING:
Currently involved in PhD post-graduate studies, I provide editing services for academic and peer-reviewed papers and books. I also help scholarly authors adapt their academic books to the general marketplace. This is known as the genre of "popular academics."
QUERIES TO AGENTS AND PUBLISHERS:
I can provide access to several literary agents who may be prepared to consider your book for representation.
PRESS RELEASES:
I compose compelling press releases to help introduce your book to the media and your audience.
PUBLISHING PATHWAY CONSULTING:
Advice on your best book publishing options and helping you make connections to get your book published. I have several resource connections to excellent book publishing experts in the area of graphic design and book production.
TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING:
The Writer's Eye View is a unique course I developed with co-facilitator Frank Beltrano. The numbers are kept small so that Frank and I can provide personal feedback on your writing at each and every session. This course, restricted to onlly eight people at a time, consistently sells out.
Contact me at slinden@rogers.com for a complimentary 1/2 hour session to discuss your project. After this initial consultation, I prepare a quote for you, customized to your exact needs and wishes.
I guarantee your satisfaction in content development and editing that both meets and exceeds high quality publishable standards in the world of books.
EXPLORING YOUR IDEA:
Your idea in depth, its concept and core message, your publishing options, marketing ideas, marketplace issues, content mapping
MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION (1):
I will do a detailed evaluation of up to 25 pages of your draft writing and make recommendations regarding your content and the potential of your written expression.
MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION (2):
A detailed evaluation of your entire draft manuscript, and recommendations regarding the content and the potential for publishing.
POWERFUL BOOK PROPOSALS:
Powerful book proposals that sell your book to an agent or publisher–a must-have if you want a good publisher
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING:
I work with you on an ongoing basis to develop and organize your writing's content through a thorough evaluation of content, organization and presentation.
STRUCTURAL/SUBSTANTIVE EDITING:
Re-organizing paragraphs and/or sections of the book for greater clarity; revision and re-writing as necessary.
COPY EDITING/LINE EDITING:
Correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation and syntax; checking for a consistent style and format.
PROOFREADING:
The final phase before you go to print - final check of spelling and grammar, and checking manuscript for problems in page make-up, layout and typesetting, print format.
ACADEMIC EDITING:
Currently involved in PhD post-graduate studies, I provide editing services for academic and peer-reviewed papers and books. I also help scholarly authors adapt their academic books to the general marketplace. This is known as the genre of "popular academics."
QUERIES TO AGENTS AND PUBLISHERS:
I can provide access to several literary agents who may be prepared to consider your book for representation.
PRESS RELEASES:
I compose compelling press releases to help introduce your book to the media and your audience.
PUBLISHING PATHWAY CONSULTING:
Advice on your best book publishing options and helping you make connections to get your book published. I have several resource connections to excellent book publishing experts in the area of graphic design and book production.
TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING:
The Writer's Eye View is a unique course I developed with co-facilitator Frank Beltrano. The numbers are kept small so that Frank and I can provide personal feedback on your writing at each and every session. This course, restricted to onlly eight people at a time, consistently sells out.
Contact me at slinden@rogers.com for a complimentary 1/2 hour session to discuss your project. After this initial consultation, I prepare a quote for you, customized to your exact needs and wishes.
