Collaborative Writing

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Not everyone with an excellent story idea is a writer by trade—in fact, most aren’t! I’ve worked with businesspeople, influencers, health practitioners, public figures, scientists, and so many others who had valuable perspectives and life experiences to share but were struggling to find the right words to share them.

Of all my services, collaborative writing is the most varied and customizable because every author’s needs in a collaborator are different. Maybe you already have something written but need someone to transform it into a finished product that shines—more often, this is called “book doctoring.” Maybe you have a strong idea and some miscellaneous writings to draw from but nothing resembling a full book yet, and you need someone to help you take it all the way. Maybe you have no idea at all but want something that will help you promote your business or enhance your credibility. Maybe you’ve got a high-profile platform and know that your message would translate well into a children’s story.

Whatever your goals and wherever you’re at in the writing process, when you work with me as a collaborator, you’ll get:
A respectful and encouraging partner in your writing journey.
Unlimited scheduled video calls to discuss your project’s needs, check in on progress, and share feedback.
Assistance with ideation and honest suggestions to help you meet your sales and publishing goals.
An informed approach to writing for your target audience.
A customized schedule with set deliverable deadlines.
A first draft followed by up to two rounds of rewrites/edits.
Professional writing that incorporates the best practices of grammar and punctuation, conscious language, copyright and privacy concerns, and that is clear and engaging.
Fact checking and proper citations to save you time and money on these services later in the publishing process.
Invoices based on project milestones, allowing you the flexibility to pay in installments.
A finished product that reflects your voice, tone, and message and brings your story to life.
Guidance to help you navigate your next steps in the publishing journey.
Investment
My collaborative writing rates start at $3,000 for a picture book, $10,000 for a children’s nonfiction chapter book, $12,000 for book doctoring of up to 60,000 words, and $22,000 for a full collaboration up to 60,000 words. Pricing depends on the complexity of the project and turnaround time requested. Please reach out for a fixed-rate quote that is customized to your project’s needs.
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Thank you, thank you! Your words are holy and will help so many kids feel free to process their emotions and heal. What you wrote has helped and will continue to help my own sweet girl.

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Toni Collier
Author of Broken Crayons Still Color

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Your solutions are great. You incorporate so many layers and levels of meaning and resonance in your writing. I love working with you!

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Laura Helweg
Senior editor at Tommy Nelson Publishing

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I’ve really enjoyed this experience with you! This has been one of the trickiest schedules I’ve had for a middle grade book, and I really appreciate how thorough and prompt you were throughout the process. I hope we get a chance to work together again in the future.

Karissa Taylor

Karissa Taylor
Senior editor at Tommy Nelson Publishing