Editing for nonfiction writers with deep knowledge to share

If you’ve got a book in you, or half-written in a drawer, I can help you bring it to life.

Who I work with

I work with professionals, like business owners, lawyers, doctors, and educators, who want to transfer their expertise by writing a readable nonfiction book.

Bring your ideas to life

I help you write your book proposal, or your book, by coaching you to get your ideas on the page, and to organise them and express them clearly.

See your project through

I edit books for publication. And I help you to understand how you can get your book out into the world, and to form a publishing strategy.

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Real Books, Real Readers

Published works

You’re in capable hands. I’ve worked with authors across business, medicine, banking, law, consulting, and academia to shape nonfiction that’s engaging and informed.

Whether you need a second pair of eyes on your draft or guidance from the very beginning, I bring you my skills: editorial, coaching, and market insight.

Many of the books I’ve supported since 2020 are now published and proudly sitting on real readers’ desks.

I’ll help you produce work you’re proud of.

What’s the process?

We begin by talking to each other.

Book yourself a time.

I’ll ask you about your book, its concept, your readership, and your goals.

You can ask questions and I’ll suggest a way forward.

No obligation. No fee.

Just time to find out what’s best for your book.

Trusted by Authors

Ruth, 10 out of 10. Tons of value. Honestly, the work you did for me on ‘The Black Dot Philosophy’ was outstanding. You are a true professional, extremely knowledgeable and talented. You are easy to work with and trustworthy!

Jerry Fish, Coach & AuthorCompany Name

I really valued Ruth’s assistance with an editing project. I was fortunate to be able to access her help when I needed it. Ruth was generous with her communication, encouraging, prompt and engaged with the book she worked on.

Bev Ryan, PublisherCompany Name

My non-fiction book idea had gone nowhere in five years – and then I began working with Ruth. ‘Shifting Gears’ was published by the MIT Press, two years later. Your feedback was invariably spot on, homing in on weaknesses I had trouble seeing for myself.

Susan Handy, PhD, UC DavisCompany Name

Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders

The Alliance of Independent Authors – AuthorMember

More testimonials

You may find it helpful to review more feedback from my clients over the years.

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I’d love to talk to you about your book.

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