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Writing a book is rarely done alone. More often the process is a collaboration between writers, editors, book coaches, and more. These professional services play a pivotal role in shaping your book, helping it to reach even greater heights.
Finding professional book services can be tricky as every books has its own unique style and needs. We encourage authors to thoroughly interview potential editors, book coaches, and illustrators to ensure that their stylistic choices coincide with your writing. We’ve compiled a list of industry professionals who have been highly recommended by our clients over our forty years in book printing.
An editor reviews your manuscript to correct errors, format content, develop your story, and more.
A book coach assists in the writing by outlining content, setting goals, or preparing a publishing plan.
An illustrator draws or paints original artwork and assists with the visual storytelling of your book.
Editor
Barbara Fandrich has edited hundreds of manuscripts of every genre. When editing your manuscript she will do whatever is needed and agreed upon in advance, from light proofreading to a complete overhaul. Her charge is $40 per hour, and a free quote is available on request with a sample chapter.
Specialities
Non-fiction
Memoirs
Family Histories
New Authors
Book Coach, Editor
Anna Katz writes and edits fiction and nonfiction, and she has worked with Chronicle Books, W. W. Norton & Co., Mountaineers Books, Simon & Schuster, Weldon Owen, Amazon Publishing, Nat Geo Kids, Deloitte, REBBL, and the City of Seattle. She holds a master’s degree in existential phenomenological therapeutic psychology from Seattle University, a certification in Integrated Movement Therapy from the Samarya Center, and certificates in editing and writing from the University of Washington. Anna's background in mental health and social services pairs perfectly with her work in writing and editing—both vocations are about helping people clarify their thinking and express themselves effectively.
Specialities
Non-fiction
Health Service Books
Memoirs
Ghostwriting
Illustrator, Chad Thompson Illustration
Chad Thompson is an illustrator with 20+ years experience in the children's book market. Upon graduating from Columbus College of Art & Design, he was hired to work as an animator with Walt Disney Feature Animation in Orlando, Florida. For the several years, he worked on animated movies such as Mulan, Lilo & Stitch, Tarzan and Brother Bear. Chad currently works as an illustrator and designer for a wide variety of publishing clients. He continues to work in animation for smaller studios in Orlando.
Specialities
Children's Books
Cartoons
Animation
Concept Art
Book Coach, Editor
Dawn got her first piece published at age 8. Today she has over 5,000 published articles and 30 published books to add to her list of accomplishments, many of which are published under her clients' names. Dawn owned and operated a successful publishing company for over ten years, and she is the creator of The Ground Rules™ book series. Prior to that, Dawn worked as Editor-in-Chief for a national magazine publisher, an editorial consultant for book publishers, a regularly contributing writer to arts and entertainment magazines, an ad copywriter for small and mid-sized businesses, and a technical writer for a software company.
Specialities
Non-fiction
Business Branding
Public Speakers
Journalists
Editor, WordCraft, LLC
A family historian with an advanced certificate from the UW Family History Program, Deanna Partlow enjoys helping writers with histories or family histories. She says of her editing philosophy, "My goal is to preserve the writer’s voice and style while being the reader’s best friend. I love helping authors tell their stories more clearly and effectively." Deanna, a former university communications director, has degrees in journalism and art education. She has taught college-level journalism and worked with writers of varied experience. She has extensive teamwork experience with graphic designers and other professionals.
Specialities
Non-fiction
Memoirs
Family Histories
Historical Research
Design Coordination
Editor, Pilgrim Spirit Communications
Judith has spent more than 30 years working in every aspect of professional communications. Judith loves working directly with authors to help them polish their work, tailoring her approach to each author’s unique strengths and unique needs. Of her editing philosophy, Judith says, "I tell my clients to think of me as the midwife, helping them bring their book into the world." She works with authors throughout the process from rough draft to professionally designed, printed book and e-book. Her work has included projects in memoir, biography, business, fantasy, mystery, and more.
Specialities
Fiction
Non-fiction
Memoirs
Spiritual Books
Editor, Book Coach, Girl Friday Productions
Girl Friday Productions™ is a full-service firm built to support independent authors with holistic teams of publishing experts. They specialize in handling custom projects by assigning dedicated project teams. Granting total royalties and complete creative control, Girl Friday empowers authors to achieve their dreams. Girl Friday Books™ is the hybrid publishing branch of renowned independent publishing services agency Girl Friday Productions™. Founded in 2020, GFB is a natural extension of our independent spirit, offering full retail distribution to a curated list of entrepreneurial authors.
Specialities
Fiction
Non-fiction
Memoirs
Business & Branding
Hybrid Publishing
Editor, Line By Line Copyediting
Kari has been a freelance editor since 2007. She started with a book publisher specializing in memoirs and discovered her passion for helping authors tell their stories. She shepherds her client’s work from rough draft to final form, perfect for publishing. She holds a copyediting certificate through the University of California San Diego and is a member of the Northwest Editors Guild. She regularly attends courses and conferences to stay current on editing trends.
Specialities
Self-help Books
Memoirs
Family Histories
Web Content
Business Branding
Book Coach, Editor, One Stop Writing Shop LLC
Linden is a two-time New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, an editor of other bestsellers and an acclaimed writing coach whose clients include bestselling authors. Whether she’s coaching aspiring to accomplished writers or editing their manuscripts, the objective is the same. In addition to helping her clients tell their stories and/or share their messages, Linden always wants their work to sound like them—only better.
Specialities
Fiction
Non-fiction
Web Content
Ghostwriting
Editor, Melanie Saxton Media
Melanie is an award-winning journalist, magazine editor, former English teacher, book editor and ghostwriter with 30+ years of experience. She specializes in fiction and nonfiction projects including novels, biographies, memoirs, children’s books, sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers and faith-based manuscripts. She especially enjoys working with emerging authors who need line and developmental editing. Melanie has edited hundreds of full-length manuscripts, e-books, and articles over the years.
Specialities
Fiction
Non-fiction
Publishing
Screenwriting
Ghostwriting
Book Coach, Editor
Sally Wolfe’s passion and purpose is to help writers and professionals bring their wisdom and stories to the world (fiction and nonfiction). Since 2007, Sally has worked with New York Times-reviewed authors, self-published writers and professionals, including a 2016 nominee for National Book Award. She served as story editor for Narrative Magazine for five years. Before she found her calling as an author (published novel Consolations), editor, and book coach, Sally enjoyed a successful 17 year marketing career as a publicist and award-winning copywriter in Silicon Valley where she honed her communications skills.
Specialities
Non-fiction
Self-help Books
Women Authors
Ghostwriting
