Bespoke Author Support
Manuscript Development, Book Coaching, and Planning
Not everyone needs full ghostwriting. If you’re writing your book yourself but want expert book coaching, strategic advice, or developmental editing support, these services will help you get your manuscript ready.
Manuscript Development
Manuscript development a bit like a one-off in-depth book coaching session. It’s for any author who has written their first draft but wants strategic editorial guidance and reassurance. If you’ve written a business book or memoir, this assessment of your manuscript will give you the clarity you need before investing in editing or publishing.
How Manuscript Development works:
- A detailed introductory call to understand your book’s goals and audience
- An in-depth reading and analysis of your manuscript
- A written report covering strengths and weaknesses as well as specific, actionable recommendations for revision.
- Feedback call to discuss the findings and guidance towards next steps.
Who Manuscript Development is for:
- You’ve written a first draft but want a professional assessment
- You want clarity on what’s working and what needs improvement
- You want expert support on taking your first draft towards a polished final draft.
Timeline: Allow up to 8 weeks from submission
Investment: £279 + £0.06 per word.
Book a call to discuss your manuscript.
Manuscript Partnership
Similar to book coaching, Manuscript Partnership is collaborative developmental support for authors writing their own book. Instead of full ghostwriting, you write while I provide strategic guidance, chapter-by-chapter feedback and expert direction to help you go from idea to completed manuscript. However, unlike book coaching you are required to show that you have already planned and structured your book and that there is a clear deadline for completion.
How Manuscript Partnership works:
- A detailed strategy call to understand your book’s goals, positioning and audience
- Chapter-by-chapter review as you write (two rounds of revisions per chapter)
- Ongoing email support and calls to discuss direction
- Final preparation before you take the manuscript to your editor/ publisher.
Who Manuscript Partnership is for:
- You are happy to write your book yourself, and you have an outline and plan, but want ongoing strategic support as you draft
- Budget is a consideration compared to full ghostwriting.
Timeline and investment dependent on book length and complexity
How do I know if I need a ghostwriter? →
Book a call to discuss your manuscript.
Book Planning
Book planning is the foundation of creating a strong, well-structured and well written book. This service will ensure your book is positioned and prepared to perform before you invest in months of writing (or hire a ghostwriter).
How Book Planning works:
- 4-6 strategic session (up to 90 minutes each over 4-6 weeks.)
- Positioning, target audience, unique angle, mission statement and POV are all clarified.
- Competitive analysis
- Detailed book outline with chapter-by-chapter structure
- Advice on writing yourself or hiring support
Who Book Planning is for:
- You have a book idea but don’t know where to start
- You want to ensure your book will have an impact before investing time in writing
- You want clarity on your book before investing in a ghostwriter
- You are ready to write your own book and want the security of professional guidance for the first step
Timeline: 4-6 weeks
Investment: £2,000
How long does it take to write a book? →
Book a call to discuss book planning
“In terms of my emotions and feelings at the beginning of the project, it was to be a fun project that I enjoyed. And, actually Corinna, you’ve been great. The process, the connection, the thinking, the shared collaboration; I’ve really enjoyed it. It’s been fun all the way through.”
“Her questions and approach allowed me to reflect in really important ways about my goals. She also got me thinking much harder about the audience of the book and how different it is to be writing something people would ultimately read for pleasure than within work time. I heartily recommend working with her.”
Which Service Is Right for Your Book?
If you’re still clarifying your concept:
→ Book Planning – Targeted foundation work before you begin writing
If you’re writing but need expert guidance:
→ Manuscript Partnership – Development support throughout the writing process
If you’ve completed a draft:
→ Manuscript Development – An editorial assessment to strengthen what you’ve written and guide the next steps
If you don’t have time to write it yourself:
→ Ghostwriting – I write the book for you from concept to completion
The right choice depends on where you are in the process and how you prefer to work. Book a call and we’ll find the best approach for your project.