Misty Bourne – Editor

☆ "As a ghostwriter for NYT bestsellers, it is vital that I have a team I can rely on to guarantee perfection for my clients. Misty is an integral part of that team. She has an unrivaled set of eagle eyes. She does her job with such grace, consistently hitting even the tightest of deadlines, that she makes projects fun and breezy. I would (and do) recommend her to anyone looking for a top-notch editor."

- Alee Anderson, bestselling ghostwriter

☆ "Misty is everything I need in an editor—conscientious of deadlines, inquisitive, thorough, and receptive to feedback. 10/10, will work with again!"- Bill Benham | Wizards of the Coast

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If you have a book idea and have no idea where to start... If you've found yourself staring at a list of publishing services thinking, "I have no idea which one I need," or "What do those words even mean?"... If you feel good about the book you've written but don't know whether it's publishing-ready or needs something more...

Welcome to book publishing. The jargon is confusing. Different people use different terms for the same things. And how are you supposed to know what to do next (let alone what to do first)?

I've spent twenty years editing manuscripts, helping authors find their core message and shape their books, and managing the book production process from start to finish. I've lived the process for two decades, and that's why I know how confusing it is to folks who haven't.

Let me help you understand where you are, what you need, and how to get there.

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***Blueprint Coaching ($1,600+)

"How do I turn my idea into a book?"

Blueprint coaching empowers authors who have an idea for a book to home in on their target audience, positioning, hook, and titling, and to create a structured book outline to scaffold their writing.

The goal is for you to feel confident about what does and doesn't belong in your book, how to structure and convey your content, and how to position it so you can confidently continue developing your manuscript.

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***Editorial Roadmap ($1,100+)

"I wrote a book, and I have no idea what to do next!"

An editorial roadmap is a holistic manuscript evaluation that looks at both your book and you: your goals, intentions, definition of success, concerns, priorities, and boundaries.

The goal is to give you clarity about what to do next and why, the words to use to find the right service, and the confidence to choose the right person to help you take that next step.

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***Manuscript Critique ($800+)

"I have a first draft. What should I focus on when making revisions?"

A manuscript critique is an evaluation of your first draft focusing on alignment with purpose, genre, and intended audience.

The goal is to empower you to make revisions with confidence and intention and to provide you with a recommended next step in the publishing process.