Sally McGraw

Sally McGraw – Editor

I’m a savvy and versatile editor/ghostwriter with more than 20 years of experience and two Wall Street Journal bestsellers under my belt.

Overview

I specialize in editing non-fiction books and book proposals, and love working with authors on their passion projects. I'm especially helpful to first-time authors since I've had personal experience with traditional publishing deals AND self-publishing, allowing me to provide insights into the advantages of both. In addition to offering top-notch editorial services, I'm often able to connect my clients to flexible literary agencies or help them position their self-published books for success.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Entertainment Health & Wellbeing New Age Self-Help & Self-Improvement Technology
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2011 — Present

I specialize in ghostwriting non-fiction books and book proposals, and love working with authors on their passion projects. I'm especially helpful to first-time authors since I've had personal experience with traditional publishing deals AND self-publishing, allowing me to provide insights into the advantages of both. In addition to offering top-notch ghostwriting and editorial services, I'm often able to connect my clients to flexible literary agencies or help them position their self-published books for success.

Recent books I've ghostwritten include:
- A memoir for a 50-year-old man who grew up in Sierra Leone
- A guidebook of best business practices for yogis and healers
- A book exploring the lives of women married to wounded war veterans

Nothing makes me happier than capturing an abstract concept and pinning it to the page with illuminating, impassioned, carefully chosen words. Books may seem like small, self-contained creations, but I’ve seen how the written word can change the path of history. If I can help my clients support, educate, or inspire their readers, I believe that together, we can make the world a tiny bit better. And that’s a worthwhile endeavor.

GoDaddy Garage

Apr, 2015 — Present

I contribute posts on small business strategy, social media, branding, writing, and entrepreneurship to this business-centric website. I tap my own experience as an entrepreneur, freelancer, and blogger for subject matter and tidbits of advice.

Self

Jul, 2012 — Present

I have written two books on the intersection of personal style and body image:
- Already Pretty: Learning to Love Your Body by Learning to Dress it Well, currently available via CreateSpace
- Find Your Style: Boost Your Body Image Through Fashion Confidence, available spring 2017 via Lerner Publishing Group

Already Pretty LLC

Sep, 2007 — Present

Already Pretty is my popular daily blog that provides tips and advice for regular girls on regular budgets who want to look and feel fabulous every single day. Lots of helpful photos illustrate features on making your wardrobe work for you. Already Pretty also touches on accepting your own beauty, highlighting your best features, and other ways to feel more comfortable in your own body. Receives 250,000 pageviews/month.

Llewellyn Worldwide

Dec, 2003 — May, 2005 (over 1 year)

I created and executed online marketing strategy for this prominent new age book publisher. Created proposal for, launched, and managed content, design, and coding for three monthly e-newsletters that were sent to more than 100,000 recipients. Provided creative direction for and facilitated launch of an entirely new website to support an imprint of the larger company.

Lerner Publishing Group

Jan, 2001 — Dec, 2003 (almost 3 years)

Worked to design and lay out the interiors of children's books for this educational publisher. Although I mainly worked on non-fiction series, I was assigned a few single titles.

Professionals similar to Sally

Get a range of offers by requesting quotes from multiple professionals.

Warren Hoffman

Warren H.

PhD with 15+years as editor and proofreader for nonfiction and plays. Author of three successful books and four plays.

New York, NY, USA

100% reply rate

View profile
Kelsey Mitchener

Kelsey M.

Editing is my bread and butter—and it’s also my jam. Memoir copy editor and proofreader. 19 years, 90+ published books, 17 bestsellers.

Denver, CO, USA

100% reply rate

View profile
Nell McPherson

Nell M.

From bestselling business titles to novels and short story collections, I've helped authors polish their prose for over a decade.

Jacksonville, FL, United States

99% reply rate

View profile