Published 2026
Book Law
For writers and editors who want to keep their book business legal.
Welcome. My name is Ruth.
I am a lawyer, a certified book coach and an editor of specialist nonfiction for the general reader.
I write and publish my own books and because I am a lawyer, I am particularly aware of the power of words and language and the importance of precision in written expression.
This is why I love to help nonfiction writers solve structural, linguistic and publishing problems with their books.
I work with writers in English in the UK and the US and I am certified as a book coach by Author Accelerator.
I have been writing and publishing books since 2018 and have been a solicitor in London for an awful lot longer than that.
Books
Book Law
Book Law explains UK law in areas such as record keeping, online sales, email marketing, contracting with publishers and book professionals, your responsibility to the world at large, and actually finishing a book.
Dear New Book Coach
For the new entrepreneur starting out in business and wondering if the world really is as crazy as it seems.
Blind Chance
For fans of complex thrillers. Charles has one driving obsession: he loves Kaz, his ex-wife, dearly. And on the day Kaz left him for Alex King, Charles swore deadly vengeance. But on the point of triumph, Charles is forced to question everything he once thought true.
"Book Law" is blessedly layperson-friendly. It feels like you’re having a cup of tea with Ruth as she helps you to understand what to do and why to stay on the right side of the law in our work.
Sophy Dale (sophydale.com)
Services
Are you looking for an editor?
I help nonfiction manuscripts with structural, linguistic and publishing problems.
My schedule is closed to new editing or coaching clients until early 2027. If you would like to make an enquiry, please use the contact form.
