Emily Price Soli – Editor

"I've been very fortunate to receive Emily's editorial help … and have always found her feedback to be of the very best quality. Consistently astute, insightful, detailed, and always accompanied by excellent and constructive feedback on alternatives and options for further improvement. Her work is a gift."

—Jeevan Sivasubramaniam, Vice President of Editorial, Berrett-Koehler Publishers

You've spent years developing your expertise and refining your ideas in the real world. Now, you've written a book to share your knowledge with a wider community. Whether you teach veterans to manage PTSD, advise young people on their finances, or want to shape environmental policy, I can help you communicate your vision with clarity and verve.

My specialty is manuscript assessment and developmental editing.* Essentially, I analyze how your book is working at a high level. I leave detailed comments throughout your manuscript to show you my thought process in real time and to demonstrate exactly where progress could be made. Then, I write a meaty editorial letter sharing opportunities for improvement and recommending a path forward for revision.

This review will address questions like:

— What is the central argument of this book, and is it fully realized?

— Is the central argument fresh enough to succeed in the market, or does it need to be refined?

— Who is the target audience for this book, and will they be sufficiently engaged throughout?

— Do the included stories and research build on the central argument or distract from it?

— Will the reader feel well guided through your book, or does the organization need improvement?

— And more.

After our collaboration, you’ll understand clearly what your book needs to captivate your audience.

My style is part editor, part coach. I believe my clients want to publish great books, which requires direct feedback delivered with care. If I collaborate with you, it's because I want to see your book succeed, and you'll feel that in my review. My client Allen said that I connected with his book "on a personal level." That is what I aim to do on every project I take on.

I've reviewed books by psychotherapists, combat veterans, finance experts, nonprofit leaders, tech entrepreneurs, environmental activists, and even a professional comedian. What they all share is a deep knowledge of their subject matter and the desire to communicate that knowledge to the world.

If this sounds like you, send me a request. I'd love to learn more about your book.

*While developmental work is my focus, I am open to line-editing projects for returning clients.