"Boy oh boy are there different kinds of editors! It's like I've shopped at Aldi for years and all of a sudden I've discovered my local deli." - Alessandra Edwards, performance coach

Want a manuscript & strategy session that feels like that?

A one-off, high-touch review for serious non-fiction authors who want expert clarity on what their book needs next.

‍You might have a manuscript.
You might have a strong idea and a messy draft.
You might be sitting somewhere between concept, structure, proposal and submission, knowing you need experienced eyes on it before you keep going.

That’s what this intensive is for.

This is strategic, tailored feedback on the book you’re building, what it is currently doing well, where it is falling short, and what needs to happen next to make it stronger, clearer, and more commercially viable.

It's the gap between what you want the book to do and what the current version is actually set up to achieve.

My job is to find that gap early, tell you the truth about it, and help you make better decisions from here.

Get my eyes on your manuscript

You want experienced, strategic input before you waste more time going in the wrong direction.

"My original manuscript was a messy jungle of thoughts across at least four different books and topics.
Because of the support of Kelly, I am now writing ONE book, with ONE reader in mind (Avatar) and with ONE clear structure."

Robert Andersson

CEO - Nutri-pharm and upcoming leadership author

Why writers book this...

Improving your chances of being signed

The publication selection process is ruthless. I know how to give you a fighting chance.

Know exactly what needs to be submitted

Understand how to present the materials

Access clever strategies to promote the commercial viability of your manuscript

Getting an objective, qualified opinion of your work

Big-picture advice that solves major issues in your work-in-progress, that feels like it was exactly what you needed to move forward.

Know what works and what doesn't

Confirm or recalibrate your course

Get distance on your work

Saving money
(and time)

Reduce the foundational problems and 'big picture' issues up-front.

Avoid costly line editing process

Save money on developmental editing

Gives you a roadmap to tackle changes yourself

Confirming and improving commercial viability

Not all great book ideas translate to commercial success. I'll help you answer the big questions on your book's marketability.

Unlock the potential lying dormant in your book

Understand its value as a whole, especially its marketability as a commercial proposition

Discover the most fertile ground to explore further

Learning skills
for life

A good manuscript assessment is also a learning tool, helping you build and apply your knowledge of writing.

Fine-tune your writing process

Learn to look at your topic, your argument, and your writing in new ways

Use the insights you gain for future writing projects

What you'll walk away with

Clarity on what your book needs

No more guessing, circling, or second-guessing yourself. You’ll know what to keep, what to fix, and what to focus on first.

A practical plan

Leave with prioritised next
steps you can actually
act on.

Commercial perspective

Understand how viable the idea is as a publishing proposition, authority-builder, and business asset.

A stronger foundation

Get strategic feedback on message, structure, audience fit, and overall direction so the book works harder for your goals.

Manuscript & Book Strategy Intensive

What's included

$4400

One-off intensive for manuscripts up to 45,000 words
(slightly more for longer manuscripts)

A full review of your manuscript or core materials
A personal, in-depth review of your manuscript, proposal, outline or supporting materials, depending on where you are in the process.
Comments directly on your document
High-level annotations so you can see where the book is strong, where it is muddy, and where it needs sharper thinking.
A written strategic analysis
A focused written review of the major strengths, gaps, risks and opportunities in the project, based on both core book criteria and what you are trying to achieve.
Prioritised recommendations
Clear advice on the most important changes to strengthen the book’s message, structure, positioning and overall viability.
A recorded 1:1 strategy session with Kelly
A private session to workshop the feedback, talk through your options, and get clear on your next best move.
Curated Write Book Methodology resources
A tailored set of existing resources, exercises and tools matched to your next steps, so you can implement the advice without needing more ongoing support.
Publishing fit and pathway advice
Insight into the publishing options most aligned with your book, your goals, and your commercial positioning — including relevant publisher direction where appropriate.

The outcome?
You will leave with a much clearer understanding of where your book stands now, what is getting in the way, what a stronger version of the project looks like and what to do next to move it forward with confidence

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