Stefani Ruper – Editor

Writing is tricky business. There are nearly infinite ways to say what you want to say—but only one of them is the best. How do you find just that right one?

That's where I come in. I help authors who want to speak clearly, reach readers, and make a difference in their lives find the ideal way to refine their manuscripts and bring their ideas fully into clear, compelling view for readers.

—What it’s like to work with me:

• Rigorous, thoughtful feedback grounded in careful listening

• Clear, direct diagnosis of what’s working and what isn’t

• Practical guidance authors can actually use

• Deep respect for the author’s voice and intent

—My experience:

I have...

• edited or ghostwritten multiple nonfiction books, including projects published by major houses (Penguin, HarperCollins, Avery, Little)

• written and published two books of my own

• helped book proposals get six-figure bids at auction (in fact, every proposal I've worked on has gotten multiple six-figure bids)

• trained in communicating complex ideas clearly at the BBC, Oxford, and Harvard.

—My expertise:

My deepest experience is in women's health (fertility, osteoporosis, pregnancy & postpartum), general health (type 2 diabetes, blood sugar management, weight management, skin health, autoimmune disease, general nutrition) psychology (disability, trauma therapy, mental disorder, resilience, stress management), business (leadership, performance, adaptability), and philosophy (back in the day, I got a PhD in philosophy at Oxford). But I am very widely read and studied, and I'd be glad to talk with you about your topic to assess fit.

—Working style & testimonial:

I work with authors in a way that’s careful, respectful, and attuned to what they’re trying to say. Clients often come to me when they need a collaborator who can see their thinking clearly and strengthen the manuscript without flattening their voice.

A recently published book states in the Acknowledgments:

“Stefani, thank you for helping me bring this manuscript to life. Your talent and listening skills are unmatched.”

I'd love to explore if I can be an equally helpful editor for you.