Overview
Hello! I’m Brianna. I’m a coach and editor, and I love helping my clients identify the essence of their book and then shape that essence with clarity and personality. And no surprise, this makes for powerful books that people actually want to read!
I provide editorial assessments, developmental editing, and book coaching (I don't copyedit or proofread).
I work on essay collections, memoirs, and nonfiction that engages topics of personal transformation, mindfulness, and spirituality. I also love writing that has a sense of humor and playfulness.
If you want potent writing energy and a manuscript that sings, get in touch.
RATES/DETAILS:
Coaching for the book:
-We'll meet for at least 4 sessions to help you pursue your book goals
-You'll send me up to 5,000 words of new material or material you are re-working at least 48 hours prior to each session (if you want to send me more than 5,000 words, I charge an additional .015 cents/word)
-Our 1-hour zoom sessions will include big-picture editorial feedback on the submitted material, moving through resistance, and planning next steps
-Please note: book coaching does not include any written feedback
-$150/session (minimum of 4 sessions)
Coaching for the writer:
-Most people focus on the outer aspects of writing a book and forget the inner work it takes to write and then folks wonder why the book is floundering!
-Our 1-hour zoom sessions help you find a more courageous and settled writing practice and a true-to-you publishing experience
-You'll access your own writing wisdom/intuition, move through resistance, and put your work in motion
-$100/session (minimum of 2 sessions)
Editorial assessment (as soon as you have at least half of your first draft completed):
-Great option for people on a tighter budget or at the very early stages wanting to see if they have a viable book idea
-I provide a detailed editorial letter with developmental editing suggestions/recommendations for improving the manuscript
-I'll address big-picture issues with the overall thesis, pacing/flow, structure/organization, logic, voice/tone, accuracy/clarity
-We’ll meet for a 1.5-hour zoom call to discuss your manuscript and my editorial suggestions
-Pricing: .025 cents/word
Developmental editing (after you've written most or all of your first draft):
-Includes everything that is part of an editorial assessment, plus extensive sidebar comments and specific edits in your manuscript document that will help flush out and illustrate all the developmental editing feedback
-Pricing: .035 cents/word
Reviews:
“I considered and interviewed many editors for my book, and I'm SO glad I chose Brianna. Not only did she work quickly, but her edits were truly thoughtful, tailored to my voice as an author, and crafted specifically to strengthen the message I'm sharing in my book....Brianna lifted the potential of my book so that it truly has the potential to make a mark in the world.”
—Kelly LaPlante
“Brianna is the best! If you are looking for editing, choose her! Stop looking and pay her. And if the timing doesn't work, then change your dates for her!” —Samson Sembeba
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Magazine I edited was awarded a Notable Special Issue by The Best American Essays 2017 anthology.
Certifications
- M.A. English literature
- B.A. English literature
- Graduate of Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach Training
- Graduate of Center for Action and Contemplation's Living School
Work experience
Self-employed
I edit nonfiction manuscripts and provide developmental editing and editorial assessments and partner with my clients in clarifying their editing needs and the overall objective and goals for their manuscript. I am also a book coach and work with clients in one-on-one sessions to help them achieve their writing goals (start a book, finish a book, apply developmental editing feedback, implement marketing/publicity for a book, etc). I have led writing retreats and workshops and spoken on writing and editing panels at a variety of colleges and writing conferences.
Ruminate Magazine
I led and supervised a 10-person staff for Ruminate, an award-winning print and online literary magazine. I led thematic content decisions for print issues and wrote and edited content including a quarterly magazine column, blog posts, marketing campaigns, and donor campaigns; evaluated author submissions in nonfiction, fiction, and poetry and provided developmental editing and line editing feedback to writers; proofread all final copy and approved magazine layout; supervised art editor, graphic designer, and online photo curator to achieve consistent aesthetic; supervised interviews, hiring, and onboarding of staff; executed the development and implementation of the magazine’s production calendar; oversaw annual budget and served as liaison to the board of directors and oversaw legal issues related to publication (copyright registrations, releases, permissions, etc.); oversaw the publication’s editorial and production policies and procedures; supervised social media campaigns and fundraising events and acted as spokesperson at internal and external events
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