A CUSTOM, STRATEGIC APPROACH TO PUBLISHING

EMPOWERING MODERN AUTHORS TO write, refine, publish, and leverage IMPACTFUL NONFICTION BOOKS

Stack of books
Nonfiction book editor and writing coach reading the Chicago Manual of Style

Great ideas don’t automatically make great books.

BUT WITH THE RIGHT STRATEGY, YOURS CAN BE THE ONE THAT ATTRACTS PREMIUM CLIENTS AND LOYAL READERS

You’ve likely been thinking about this book for a while, maybe even jotting down notes, recording voice memos, or saving ideas in a doc. But when it comes to shaping those thoughts into a clear, compelling book that builds your authority, it’s easy to get stuck.

And while your book-loving friend or colleague might offer feedback, that’s not the same as working with a professional who does more than catch typos. A book coach and editor knows how to shape, position, and refine a book that strengthens your authority and drives business growth.

Plus, if you’re not keeping up with every revision of the Chicago Manual of Style (we’re on the 18th edition, by the way), you’re already behind because the rules of publishing and writing are always evolving, and modern authors do things differently.

That’s why I work with speakers, educators, and entrepreneurs who don’t just want to publish for the sake of publishing. They want to create an asset that positions them as a leader, scales their expertise, and brings in the right opportunities.

YOU’RE HERE BECAUSE

You’re committed to the process of becoming a successful author, not just interested in the idea of having a book

SIGNATURE EDITING PACKAGE

BUCKET LIST TO BOOKSHELF

THE FULL-SPECTRUM EXPERIENCE

The most comprehensive, end-to-end editing package, the full-spectrum edit combines a developmental edit and a line + copyedit into a single editorial experience. This is for authors who want to build a deeper relationship with their editor and form a strategic partnership designed to bring clarity to their overall narrative, elevate their writing, and enhance their positioning, all while retaining their voice and unique value proposition. If you’re committed to producing the highest-quality product, I’ll even source and provide you with a trusted proofreader so you don’t have to look for an additional editor you don’t know.

  • First, we’ll complete a developmental edit to refine your big-picture structure and main arguments and refine your positioning. After the developmental edit has been delivered, we’ll have a 1:1 strategy call to discuss any questions you have. Then, after all big-picture changes have been implemented, we’ll move on to the line + copyedit to assess and revise your manuscript at the sentence level and tackle any grammar, spelling, and style issues.

  • All deliverables from the developmental edit and the line + copyedit with unlimited email and voice support if you’re looking for more accountability or support as you go.

    Because every book and author is different, timeline and investment vary by project. On average, the end-to-end editing process for a 50,000-word book takes 14–16 weeks and costs between $4,500 and $6,000.

    (You receive a 15% discount by booking the Full-Spectrum Edit.)

STRATEGY SESSIONS

1-ON-1 COACHING + CONSULTING

While we can certainly chat about mindset and other more “woo-woo” topics (I’m here for it!), 1:1 consulting is designed to be a strategic, collaborative, accountability-boosting, knowledge-sharing experience.

Whether you have an idea for a book, you’re working on an outline, incorporating feedback and revisions from alpha readers and editors, building your author website, looking for information about the next step in the publishing process, or working on repurposing your book content into a keynote or blog posts, 1:1 coaching + consulting is the best way to expedite the knowledge-acquisition and decision-making process.

  • Book as a one-time experience, bundle a series of calls, or add a call to an existing package. Interested in a text or voice-only container? We can make that happen too!

    1:1 coaching and consulting is ideal for the following:

    • Developing a publishing plan

    • Creating a book map

    • Outlining your book

    • Accountability and support

    • Ideation, drafting, and revising

    • Learning about the writing, editing, and publishing process

    • Setting up landing pages and lead magnets

    • Outlining and drafting keynotes or presentations

    • Setting up a book writing plan

    • Discussing business

  • Whether you’re scheduling a single one-hour call or a package of three or more calls, you’ll complete and submit a brief questionnaire so I can ensure we use our time efficiently and discuss all the topics and questions you want to talk about.

    If you’re interested in booking a series of calls, we’ll start the first call by creating a roadmap to guide us through our time together to make sure we’re working toward your desired outcome.

    Current investment for a one-hour call: $149

GET THE HIGHEST ROI FOR EVERY WORD

CONTENT REPURPOSING

Unless you’re a celebrity or someone with a massive, highly engaged audience, writing and publishing a book is not a “build it and they will come” scenario. You’ll need to go beyond the book launch and create additional content to create buzz, hook your readers, bring people into your funnel, and offer a taste of what you’re selling. 

One of the most effective ways to build (or expand) your platform is to repurpose your book into bite-sized assets like SEO blog posts that live on your website (one of the few platforms you actually own) and can continue to introduce your audience to your book. 

Done right, you can be generous with your writing in a way that doesn’t add to your workload and continues to expand your digital footprint with evergreen content.

Need someone to take over content writing or copywriting for your newsletter or blog? We can talk about that, too.

Goals for the year

KICKSTART YOUR WRITING

BOOK MAPPING INTENSIVE

Stop staring at a blank page. The Book Mapping Intensive is your fast-track to a structured, actionable book plan that fits your lifestyle and business goals. In just two focused sessions, we'll turn your expertise, experience, and ideas into a comprehensive outline and realistic writing timeline — giving you everything you need to start writing with confidence. Traditional book planning can take months of uncertainty and overwhelm, especially if you’re firing into the dark without a real plan or clear vision for your end product. The Book Mapping Intensive gives you the strategic foundation to write a high-ROI book that positions you as the authority in your field without the guesswork.

This Is For You If:

  • You have a clear book idea but struggle to organize it into a cohesive structure

  • You've developed frameworks or methodologies you're ready to capture in book form

  • You're tired of having "write a book" on your bucket list and want to finally make it happen

  • You need a strategic plan that works with your schedule, not against it

What You'll Walk Away With:

  • A Complete Book Blueprint: A detailed chapter-by-chapter outline that captures your expertise and speaks directly to your ideal readers

  • A Sustainable Writing Timeline: A customized plan that fits your life and ensures steady progress without burnout

  • Strategic Publishing Clarity: A roadmap for how your book will integrate with your business ecosystem and amplify your authority

  • Lifetime Access: Recordings, transcripts, and all planning documents to reference whenever you need them

  • We’ll spend 3 focused hours split into two 90-minute sessions to get you from blank page to full outline and publishing plan.

    Before we meet, you’ll complete a targeted questionnaire about your book vision, audience, and business goals and you can share any existing content, frameworks, or notes that might inform your book structure.

    Session 1: Foundation Building

    Session 2: Strategic Execution

  • Current investment for a Book Mapping Intensive: $1,200

  • “This was my first book, and I wasn’t sure how to integrate my personal story with my literature review and outside sources. After working with Ellen, I feel confident in my story, my true voice and experiences were represented, and I know the book will be helpful for my readers!”New List Item

    DR. MYAVA CLARK, PhD, RRT-NPS

  • "I knew I needed an editor becaus I was entering territory that is beyond my expertise. Bringing in Ellen gave me time and space to attend to new ideas and plans. I was confident Ellen would deliver the completed project and it would be ready for prime time."

    SARAH KHAN, yoga practitioner

  • "I hired Ellen to keep some of my clients and business running while I was out on maternity leave. I needed someone who was a skilled editor to polish content efore it was submitted to the client, but also an organized and diligent project manager who could queue up assignments, track deadlines, and communicate with clients. After the first week working with Ellen, I felt reassured everything was going to run seamlessly."

    KAT BOOGAARD, freelance writer

  • "Ellen is prompt, efficient, attentive to detail, kind, and compassionate. When the project was completed, I had both written instructions and a video outlining exactly what was done and what my next steps needed to be. Im confident in my book knowing it has been edited by a professional at each step of the publishing process!"

    KATHY SWAAR, historical fiction author

Your book is more than a business card

IT’S A POWERFUL TOOL THAT ESTABLISHES YOUR AUTHORITY AND POSITIONS YOU AS A TRUSTED LEADER IN YOUR FIELD.

Let’s take your expertise and turn it into a strategic asset that doesn’t get lost in a pile. It’s time for you to get your big idea down on paper, elevate your writing, engage your audience, publish with peace, and fully embody what it means to be an authorpreneur.