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Book Projects

Example structural edits, line edits (for voice and style), proofreads and related services for books from publishing houses and self-published authors about self-help, big ideas and more (hover over cover and click for details)

Book cover showing an illustration of Charles Moore, the memoir's author

Cover of book Compton in My Soul that shows images from the author's life within a graphic of a Catholic symbol of the heart

Cover with colorful side view image of the brain

Developmental and copy edit indie author's Rowing Home, with reviews including Indie Readers: https://is.gd/vpsXzT

Copy edit Artificial Communication/AI book, including citations

Book cover that shows a silhouette of a man's head in black with the book's subtitle etc. written on it, and explosion-related photos as oversized "eyes"

Image of Stepping into The Light cover that shows field in sunrise, with clouds in sky

Black book cover with words "because I said I would" in white letters

Proofread for Counterpoint Press

Editing Blog Posts

Quick Tips to Create Compelling Book, Chapter Titles

Barbra A. Rodriguez

Jun 1, 20245 min read

Quick Tips to Create Compelling Book, Chapter Titles

Coming up with catchy titles for your book is something writers of all genres face. The good news is, the process of working through...

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Why a Skilled Book Coach Matters at Different Stages

Barbra A. Rodriguez

Feb 7, 20246 min read

Why a Skilled Book Coach Matters at Different Stages

I recently worked with an author who’d published several books before we connected, who gave talks regularly at writing conferences, and...

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Choosing Between Hybrid and Traditional Publishers

Barbra A. Rodriguez

Dec 1, 20237 min read

Choosing Between Hybrid and Traditional Publishers

Long gone are the days when traditional publishing houses are all writers have to access readers. Meanwhile, the hybrid publishing route...

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Six Myths about Book Publishing

4 Strategies for Effective Beta Reader Feedback

Choosing Between Hybrid and Traditional Publishers

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