Kent Sorsky

Kent Sorsky – Editor

Nonfiction developmental editor, copy editor, and author coach with 20 years of experience at a traditional book publishing company.

Overview

Do you have a message or program you π—‘π—˜π—˜π—— to communicate to other people to help them better their lives, solve a problem, or achieve their aspirations? If so, I'd like to help.


I'm a professional nonfiction book editor with 20 years of hard-won experience. During that time I have shepherded dozens of nonfiction book projects from raw manuscript to polished, finished product. I would be honored to help you develop, organize, sharpen, and edit your manuscript into a cohesive book that π——π—˜π—Ÿπ—œπ—©π—˜π—₯𝗦 to readers the guidance they are looking for. My goal in working with you is to be a safe set of hands who provides the experience, attention, and expertise you need to help you fulfill your potential as an authorβ€”an author who will produce a book that will truly shine in today’s competitive book marketplace.


Here's how I can help you:


- π——π—˜π—©π—˜π—Ÿπ—’π—£π— π—˜π—‘π—§π—”π—Ÿ π—˜π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—‘π—š: to optimize your book's structure and presentation of information to best meet readers' expectations and demands; I pay special attention to maximizing your book's commercial viability

- π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—˜ π—˜π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—‘π—š: to get your prose into a state of clarity (crucial for self-help/how-to titles), while maintaining your tone

- 𝗖𝗒𝗣𝗬 π—˜π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—‘π—š: to iron out any technical errors and remaining problematic sentences in your manuscript

- 𝗣π—₯π—˜-π—™π—œπ—₯𝗦𝗧 𝗗π—₯𝗔𝗙𝗧 π—–π—’π—‘π—¦π—¨π—Ÿπ—§π—”π—§π—œπ—’π—‘π—¦: to analyze your intended audience, and/or to hone your book's message (when all you have is an idea in your head or a few notes on a paper), structure, style, and content to best succeed in the nonfiction marketplace


In addition to traditional editing functions, I have a top-to-bottom understanding of the book publishing industry, and can:

- consult with you on any aspect of book publishing, including whether to seek a traditional publisher or self-publish

- help you compose a compelling book proposal that will attract the attention of agents and publishers

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Health & Wellbeing Parenting & Families Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2003 β€” Present

I am the co-owner of and principal editor for Linden Publishing. We have four imprints spanning several genres. Most of our books can be found on our primary nonfiction imprint's Quill Driver Books website.

Portfolio

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Upon This Rock

Perry, David Eugene

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
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Enter, Enlighten, and Exit

Ostreicher, Deborah

Copy Editing
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