Book Coaching & Developmental Editing
All writers deserve professional support
Hey there, I’m Sophy. I’m a developmental editor, writing mentor and book coach.
I have spent over twenty-five years working as a publisher, writer and editor. I know how stories work from the inside out. I can help you to develop, structure and write your book - and revise it to make it much stronger.
I’ve worked with authors writing novels, memoirs and non-fiction books on all kinds of topics.
I help writers develop their work to reach their highest potential. Authors I’ve worked with have gone on to secure agents and book deals - and even to be shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
With more than quarter of a century of book industry experience behind me, I’ve helped hundreds of writers to become more confident and accomplished.
Would you like to join them?
“I absolutely loved working with Sophy.
From the first moment in our discovery call, I felt comfortable, connected, supported, seen, cared for, and confident in not only her abilities, skill and know-how about books & publishing, but also her connection to and care for me as a whole person. The support was fantastic, all the small and large suggestions she offered were spot on, and the investment was 1,000% worth it.”
Ilana Beigel | Yoga Teacher & Author (former 1:1 book coaching client)
All my clients have a couple of things in common:
They want to write a book they can feel proud of
They want their book to reach as many people, and change as many lives, as possible
I’m here to set you up for that kind of success. I’ll help you to make sure that your book idea (and its execution) are as strong as possible and that you’re building your authority and author platform so that your marketing and book sales have a robust foundation to build on.
I’ve got over 25 years of experience working in all facets of the books industry: in the editorial, publicity and marketing departments of publishers and for book festivals and book prizes, and as a freelance editor and book coach. I’m also an accredited Relational Dynamics Coach (I qualified back in 2009) so I can support you through writing blocks, feelings of imposter syndrome and the other aspects of the writing roller-coaster.
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What kinds of results have my clients seen from working with me?
My clients consistently describe me as a trusted and supportive thought-partner.
I only take on clients whose books I believe in, which means you and your book are special to me and will be treated accordingly. I’ll be rooting for you, and holding you accountable through the process.
I’ve been working as a book coach for well over ten years and I’m also cross-trained as a Relational Dynamics life coach, which helps me to support you if you’re experiencing imposter syndrome, writer’s block or issues around visibility etc.
Former clients have been published by Penguin Books, Sounds True, Canongate Books, Hodder & Stoughton, Saraband and Harvill Secker and have been shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
Let’s work together:
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Virtual Writing Retreat
Expert support to design a dreamy and creative solo author retreat to supercharge your writing practice.
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Editorial Feedback
Get detailed, structural feedback on your book manuscript from an experienced professional editor.
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