We provide comprehensive support for authors at every stage of their writing journey, from initial concept development to final publication preparation. Our personalized approach ensures your unique voice and vision shine through while meeting industry standards for quality and professionalism.
Book Coaching Services
Why Hire a Book Coach?
A professional book coach guides you through the writing process, transforming your ideas into a polished manuscript ready for publication. Our coaching services provide:
- Strategic Guidance: We create a customized roadmap for your writing journey, helping you organize your thoughts and translate your vision onto the page.
- Consistent Accountability: Regular check-ins and milestone tracking keep your project moving forward, helping you overcome procrastination and maintain momentum.
- Skill Enhancement: Targeted feedback and practical techniques to elevate your writing craft and storytelling abilities.
- Confidence Building: Supportive feedback that helps you overcome doubt and develop your authentic writing voice.
How We Support Your Writing Journey
Our coaching methodology addresses every aspect of the writing process:
- Concept Development: We help refine your book’s premise, target audience, and unique selling proposition to ensure market viability.
- Structural Planning: Creation of detailed outlines and chapter frameworks that provide a solid foundation for your writing.
- Creative Problem-Solving: Strategies for overcoming writer’s block, resolving plot issues, and enhancing character development.
- Narrative Techniques: Guidance on pacing, dialogue, description, and other storytelling elements that engage readers.
- Publishing Strategy: Expert advice on traditional publishing, self-publishing, hybrid options, and building your author platform.
Coaching Format
- One-on-One Sessions: Personalized video or phone consultations focused entirely on your specific needs.
Professional Editing Services
Our comprehensive editing services ensure your manuscript achieves its full potential while maintaining your unique voice and vision.
Developmental Editing
Function: Addresses big-picture elements, including structure, concept, plot, character development, pacing, and overall narrative effectiveness.
Process includes:
- Comprehensive manuscript analysis
- Detailed editorial document (5-15 pages)
- In-manuscript comments highlighting specific areas for development
- Optional follow-up consultation to discuss recommendations
Best for: Early- to mid-stage drafts that need substantial revision or restructuring.
Content Editing
Function: Evaluates and enhances the overall narrative flow, coherence, and impact of your manuscript.
Process includes:
- Scene-by-scene or chapter-by-chapter analysis
- Identification of plot/information holes, character/content inconsistencies, and pacing issues
- Suggestions for strengthening thematic elements and reader engagement
- Recommendations for enhancing or trimming content as needed
Best for: Later drafts with a solid foundation but requiring refinement of story elements.
Line Editing
Function: Focuses on prose quality at the sentence and paragraph level, elevating your writing style while preserving your unique voice.
Process includes:
- Refinement of sentence structure, word choice, and paragraph flow
- Enhancement of dialogue, description, and narrative techniques
- Elimination of redundancies, clichés, and awkward phrasing
- Improvement of tonal consistency and stylistic elements
Best for: Manuscripts with solid structure but needing stylistic enhancement.
Copyediting
Function: Ensures technical accuracy, consistency, and clarity throughout your manuscript.
Process includes:
- Correction of grammar, syntax, punctuation, and spelling
- Standardization of style conventions (Chicago, AP, etc.)
- Verification of consistency in character names, timeline, settings, etc.
- Identification of potential legal issues (libel, copyright concerns)
Best for: Well-developed manuscripts nearing final stages of revision.
Proofreading
Function: Provides the final quality check before publication, catching any remaining errors or inconsistencies.
Process includes:
- Identification of typographical errors, spelling mistakes, and punctuation issues
- Verification of formatting consistency (headings, page numbers, etc.)
- Checking for proper word breaks, line spacing, and overall layout
- Final review of all textual elements, including headers, footers, and captions
Best for: Completed manuscripts that have already undergone substantive editing.
Professional Formatting Services
Proper formatting ensures your manuscript meets industry standards and creates a professional reading experience across all platforms.
Book Interior Formatting
For Print Books:
- Industry-standard margins, spacing, and typography
- Chapter headings and section breaks
- Page numbering and running headers/footers
- Front and back matter (title page, copyright, acknowledgments, etc.)
- Special elements (tables, images, charts, etc.)
For Ebooks:
- Reflowable text optimized for all e-readers and devices
- Hyperlinked table of contents and navigation
- Properly embedded fonts and formatting
- Optimized images and special elements
- Metadata implementation
Specialty Formatting
- Illustrated Books: Proper image placement, captions, and text wrapping
- Academic Works: Citations, footnotes, endnotes, and bibliography formatting
- Poetry Collections: Special attention to line breaks, stanza formatting, and visual presentation
- Cookbooks/Instructional: Recipe layouts, step-by-step instructions, sidebars, and callouts
The Collaborative Process
Our Working Relationship
- Initial Consultation: We begin with a complimentary 60-minute discussion to understand your project, goals, and needs.
- Customized Proposal: Based on your manuscript’s current state and your objectives, we provide a detailed proposal outlining recommended services and investment.
- Clear Timeline: We establish realistic deadlines and milestones that align with your publication goals.
- Regular Communication: Throughout our collaboration, we maintain open channels for questions, concerns, and feedback.
- Revisions & Refinement: Our process includes opportunities for review and adjustment to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Book Editing, Publication Preparation, and Coaching Reviews
“I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Stacey Bevill for over 10 years. During this time, Stacey has supported me in many ways — from designing and maintaining the website for Chris and Kelly’s HOPE Foundation to writing articles for it. She was also an incredible help when I wrote my book Don’t Forget Me. Stacey edited the manuscript and prepared it for submission to a New York publisher, and the book was published in February 2020. Stacey is hardworking, creative, and dependable. I consider her both a trusted business partner and a friend.”
Steve Grant
Founder of Chris and Kelly’s HOPE Foundation and author
of “Don’t Forget Me: A Lifeline of Hope for Those Touched by Substance Abuse and Addiction
(Steve’s book was featured in the Wall Street Journal the day it was released.)
“Stacey Bevill is a remarkable book coach and editor. Her attention to detail is second to none, and her ability to meet even the most demanding deadlines is the best I have ever seen. It is an honor to work with her. She makes it look easy and the whole experience on this project already has me looking forward to the next one.” [Don’t Forget Me: A Lifeline of Hope for Those Touched by Substance Abuse and Addiction, by Steve M. Grant]
Dennis Welch, President
Articulāte PR and Communications
www.BeArticulate.com
Next Steps
Ready to transform your manuscript into a publication-ready book?
- Contact Stacey at Stacey@GoldenCareerStrategies.com or call 864-527-0425 to schedule your complimentary consultation.
- Share a brief description of your project and your current challenges or goals.
- Receive a customized service recommendation and quote within 48 hours.
We look forward to helping you bring your book to life with professional quality and your authentic voice intact.
Golden Career Strategies (a division of Ask and Receive, Inc.) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality throughout our work together. All manuscripts and communications are treated with complete privacy.