Every book has its first reader.
Wouldn’t it make sense for your book’s first reader to be an expert editor?
Starting at $6,000
“Emily got me, she got my tone, and she got the different facets of my business."
"Working with Emily Crookston for developmental editing a second time has cemented one thing for me: I would never write another book without her. Emily transformed my scattered thoughts into a seamless, effortless flow for the reader. She pinpointed where I needed to expand with content and research and where I could trim the excess. Her partnership was invaluable, making the process smoother, more organized, and far less stressful than I could have managed alone. A true collaborator, she’s an essential part of my book-writing experience!" –Marcey Rader, Founder, Author, & Speaker
“I cannot thank or recommend Emily enough for helping to turn my dreams into a reality. When I first came to her, I had a manuscript and an outline that had been collecting dust for several years. From our first meeting, it was clear Emily understood me, the book's intent, and key differentiators and that she was on my team - turning what was for many years a writing team of 1 into a dynamic duo of two. In just a few months, Emily diagnosed the book's key issues and gaps, put the puzzle pieces together, and re-shaped and re-invigorated not only the manuscript but the author as well.” –Lindsey Caplan, Founder and Lead Consultant at The Gathering Effect
This is No BS Editing at its finest.
If you’re stuck on your manuscript or book process, you won’t be once you work with me.
Together, we’ll turn your book inside out, and we’ll provide the high-level reorganization and restructuring you need to let your brilliance shine through.
Who's it for?
This process is for you if you're anywhere on the spectrum from 85% of the way finished with your first draft to "I've edited this thing 500 times and I can't look at it anymore."
Benefits:
- Get that book across the finish line.
- Big picture editing to ensure your unique angle comes through loud and clear.
- Research of comparable books to ensure your book is positioned to meet your goals.
- Stop agonizing over your masterpiece and let someone else worry about being the perfectionist for a change.
When you're ready to take the next step with your book, I'm ready to tag in!
4 Weeks to Publication Ready
In just four weeks, I’ll evaluate your draft manuscript for organization, structure, and tone to make your ideas, points, and perspectives as strong and compelling as they can be.
How it works:
- A $500 deposit guarantees a read-through of up to 25 pages to determine whether your manuscript is ready for editing.
- Your deposit is automatically applied to your final invoice if we move forward.
- I read through the entire manuscript, create a Questions and Suggestions document with big picture ideas, and come up with an editorial calendar, so you always keep the publication finish line in sight.
- I do my first round of edits on the manuscript, ask questions, and fill in gaps with light ghostwriting where needed.
- You review my edits and make any of your own.
- I take the manuscript through 2 more rounds of revisions.
- We ensure your book resonates with your audience through the Competition and Market Research I compile and share with you.
- We talk through the best positioning for your book based on the research.
"The Pocket PhD is amazing at what they do!"
"I’ve always wished that I could just download all of the thoughts and ideas that are in my brain and have someone else there to make sense of them, to put everything into words in a way that is accessible, organized and impactful. That’s what I’ve found with the PPhD Team—they are amazing at what they do, and a rare find after so many years of looking for exactly what they are able to offer.” –Andrea Goulet, Speaker, Author, & Podcast Host