This needs to be easier.”
If you’ve muttered these words in the middle of a book project, you know the process of getting a book from idea to launch is rarely smooth.
You need a professional who can anticipate the challenges and adjust when they pop up unexpectedly.
That moment after the contract is signed but before the actual work begins is full of potential. Everyone is excited, everything is going well. I can help you keep that feeling through the rest of the process too.
The Housecalls Process
A good plan prevents all kinds of problems.
Each book project I manage starts with a conversation.
Once expectations are down on paper, we can start to establish a timeline.
Milestones of X chapters per week will help the author (and publisher) feel more in control of a long deadline.
Need an Editor? I can help.
Let’s set up a call to talk about how I can take a few things off of your plate so you can focus on building your business.
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Publishers need editors with experience.
An editor with experience allows you to focus on business building rather than business maintenance.
An editor with experience allows you to focus on list management rather than title management.
Most publishers need help with three types of tasks: book management, rights and permissions, or problem project solutions
Book or Project Management
Busy publishers need professionals who can run a book project from start to finish. I have more than a decade’s worth of experience juggling multiple titles.
Rights and Permissions
Permissions can be prickly. My knowledge of rights and permissions is at the expert level: I know how to navigate the process with minimal pain.
Problem Project Solutions
Housecalls is the book project “Help!” button. A few of my "Help!" titles have gone on to win awards.
Megan is a skilled editor with the ability to wrangle difficult multi-author medical projects. She strives to uphold the highest levels of professionalism, even when the challenges are large. She has a talent for directing a team of developmental editors, and her experience is a valuable asset.
Brett Stone, yfficient
Book now to reserve your space
The nature of book projects is that they require long windows of available time. The earlier you book, the more certain I’ll be able to take on your project.
Send me a message and we can set up a time to talk about timelines and specs.
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Introduction to Permissions
In a minute you'll have a guide in your hands to help determine whether you need to request permission to use that content. I'll help you take control of what can be a confusing process!
