Below is an overview of what I offer and it is by no means complete. If there is something you need help with which isn't on the list, then please email me.
writing
Developmental/structural editing
Copy/line editing
Proofreading
Beta reading
Research
Fact checking
Compiling series bible including notes on characters, locations, events for quick reference
Finding sources and contacting them to set up interviews with you or conducting interviews with set questions and reporting back
Posting stories/writing to critique groups/sites and compiling feedback
Emailing beta readers with content and reporting back on their feedback
Sense checking ideas, talking through plots, brainstorming villains (yes, I have done this for a cozy mystery client and yes, it was great fun!)
** NEW SERVICE! **
I am now offering a story plotting service for fiction writers.
This is for you if:
You have a fiction book idea but aren’t sure how to develop it into a novel
You’ve written the first couple of chapters but have run out of steam
You’ve got a beginning and an end but no middle
You want to plot your novel but have no idea where to start
You started off a pantser and have realised you’re a plotter
What you get:
Eight hours of my time over a total period of six months
4-6 one-to-one sessions on video calls (e.g. Teams or Zoom) or phone calls
Step-by-step feedback on your plot outline via comments in a Word document
Tried and tested prompts to help you to plot your novel
A plot layout that will ensure your story has pace and keeps its momentum – no soggy middles here!
Homework – you’ll be doing the work to plot your novel, I’ll be here for encouragement, accountability, guidance and to bounce ideas off
What you’ll go away with:
A Word document of no more than ten pages that outlines your novel in precise detail and is ready for you to start writing from
A warm, happy feeling that you know exactly where your story is going (can you tell I’m a plotter?!)
marketing
Social media:
social media strategy/consultancy
creating simple social media graphics
copywriting social media content e.g. Instagram captions, Facebook posts etc
scheduling social media posts e.g. using Hootsuite
engaging on social media e.g. re-sharing Facebook posts, retweeting relevant tweets, liking Instagram posts, following relevant people
posting links to a new blog on all social media channels
setting up social media channels with graphics, basic information etc
setting up your profile on Goodreads and BookBub
researching relevant Goodreads groups for you to join
Blogging:
content planning and consultancy
blog copywriting (give me a brief and a word count and I'll write your blog)
blog research (e.g. sourcing 'top 100 quotes on business from famous entrepreneurs' or 'top 50 bestselling series with female detectives' or 'most exciting releases in young adult fiction this month' etc)
turning bite-size sentences from blogs into image quotes
sharing blog content to LinkedIn as a LinkedIn article
moving content, e.g. an ebook or series of blogs, onto a PowerPoint template and uploading to Slideshare
creating a series of blogs from a non-fiction book
creating images from blog titles and pinning to your Pinterest
researching and copywriting a weekly roundup of interesting things happening in your genre/niche for your info or for you to post as a blog
transcribing podcast interviews and editing/copywriting into blog posts or ebooks
Advertising/promotions:
digital advertising strategy/consultancy – I have experience running ad campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, BookBub, Amazon, Google and Reddit
researching and segmenting audiences to target with Facebook advertising
setting up and monitoring Facebook/Instagram ad campaigns
setting up and monitoring Amazon advertising campaigns
finding relevant Amazon advertising keywords
sourcing and booking promotions e.g. on Bookfunnel, Story Origin, or on reader promotion sites like Bargain Booksy, BookBub
copywriting advert headlines and copy
Email mailing list:
setting up mailing lists e.g. in Mailerlite, Mailchimp
sending newsletters
copywriting emails
subscriber onboarding sequence advice and set up
advice and help setting up reader magnets to grow mailing list
Blogger/reviewer/influencer/podcaster research and outreach:
compiling list of bloggers, reviewers, influencers and podcasters who are interested in books like yours
contacting on your behalf for reviews/to offer ARCs or to pitch guest posts/interviews/as a podcast guest
Website:
setting up an author website
copywriting for your author website
uploading blog posts to your website
creating simple graphics
creating landing pages to link to your newsletter
setting up Bookfunnel to deliver reader magnets and linking website to mailing list
production
Uploading final ebook files to retailers/publishing aggregators
Formatting word manuscripts into ebook friendly documents
Creating ebook (epub, mobi) files from formatted word documents
Sourcing and briefing front cover designers
Setting up Amazon Author Central pages
Copywriting your 'About the Author' biography and any other content required
admin
Literary agent research UK & US
Research for your author business (e.g. saving front covers of top 100 bestselling books in your genre)
Sourcing free stock images
Researching competitors/other authors in your niche
Managing a busy inbox/schedule
Any other admin work
other
** NEW SERVICE! **
I am now offering 'What is self-publishing and how to get started' small group sessions.
This is for you if:
You’re part of a writing group that is keen to hear about self-publishing
You and a small group of friends would like to learn more about publishing your books independently
You and your group would like the opportunity to ask plenty of questions
You live in/near North Somerset, UK and would like an in-person event
You're up for an online meeting if you and your group live anywhere else in the world
What you get:
Two hour session in person or on video call
Thorough overview of self-publishing and how to get started by an expert in self-publishing who has been doing it since 2017 (me!)
The opportunity to quiz me at the end of the session and get answers to those burning questions
A small group, personalised experience
What you’ll go away with:
A clear understanding of self-publishing and the first steps to take
A presentation pack including the slides and useful resources
An excited buzz that you can get your writing out into the world without any gatekeepers