Cherished clients say
Ruth, I felt you were encouraging throughout. I was scared by the idea of sitting down to write my book from start to finish. You gave me confidence in the concept and accountability to get the damn thing finished. And it was reassuring to have an experienced professional by my side so I knew I wasn’t veering off wildly or creating anything that felt like it wouldn’t be readable or marketable to my audience.
My non-fiction book idea had gone nowhere in five years - and then I began working with Ruth. With her insightful guidance, I transformed my vague ideas into a tight and compelling concept. The assignments were challenging but they kept me on track and I made more progress than I could have imagined. Ruth’s feedback was invariably spot on, homing in on weaknesses I had trouble seeing for myself. Clarifying the target audience and refining the outline were especially valuable parts of the process. Ruth gave me the confidence I need to write the book I want to write.
Shifting Gears was published by MIT Press October 2023.
Shifting Gears was published by MIT Press October 2023.
Ruth's guidance and support has been invaluable in my nonfiction book writing journey. She somehow managed to challenge and encourage me in equal measure - making sure I did the hard things, but also ensuring that I didn't get disheartened. Ruth has a deep knowledge of the book publishing industry and provided expert advice and guidance through the process. I coached Walter through his Nonfiction Book Proposal and edited the book for publication.
Walter Coxon
Author: Ready-Made Investing; Advisor, Board Director
Before working with Ruth I wasn't sure how to talk about my book in a way that would inform potential readers what they would take from it and why they needed to read it.
Her content and workbooks, and personable engagement helped me feel and sound more confident with clarity when I am sharing my book idea with others.
You have been a wonderful help to me. It's like night and day. I've been struggling to write my book for the last five years. I had all of these ideas and I had no idea where to start. By taking coaching from you over the last six months, I feel hope again.
Hannah published her book on how to be a real estate agent in Australia in 2023.
It’s very funny.
I edited it for publication, working as part of Hannah’s book production team co-ordinated by Bev Ryan of Smart Women Publish.
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. I sought Ruth's help as the final set of expert eyes to go through the manuscript before we began page layout, because the author and I had been through it many times and had some blind spots, as happens after continued exposure to 50,000 words. Ruth found things that needed adjusting, and her suggestions for a more well-rounded, on-point manuscript were implemented. As a result, the author is proud to push the 'go' button on the next stage - the book production - knowing that she has produced a good read, and an informative book.:
Ruth was inspirational in helping me with a writing project I have been working on for some time. Working with her, I had a much better sense of why I was writing and who it was for. It made me more productive, improved my structure and gave me a far clearer sense of purpose. I would recommend Ruth to anyone who is either considering writing and doesn’t know where to begin, or who has started writing and is struggling to keep going.
I was facing a deadline. I had been struggling to figure out and do what needed to be done on my own, and I knew that if I didn't make my deadline my confidence in my writing would be decimated. Ruth was the calm, compassionate coach who helped me see the forest in the trees. She listened to my goals, came up with an actionable plan, and coached me through it. I met the deadline, which was the most important thing, and the byproduct was a finished manuscript I'm proud of. I highly recommend Ruth to writers who need help busting through blockers.
When I met Ruth, I was two years into my manuscript. I knew I needed the help of an editor, but what I didn't appreciate is how much depth and emotion Ruth would help bring to my story. Ruth was thoughtful and inquisitive in our meetings and she worked hard to understand my vision for the story. The edits she made to my manuscript elevated the story and her ability to edit without compromising my voice was extraordinary.