Nancy Cortelyou – Editor

"Nancy is an excellent shepherd for writing at any stage in the process. She can write and rewrite, edit and advise, collaborate and counsel, and will help battle the inevitable ups and downs of the editing process with a smile."

—Jess Thomson, cookbook author and memoir author

"Nancy is an excellent and astute reader. She gives large-scale revisions that have been invaluable to the content, structure, style, and character developing of my books."

—Sylvia Aguilar-Zéleny, professor and YA author

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Whether you need a partner to get your manuscript out of your head (or out of its drawer!), a coach to guide you chapter by chapter, or a developmental editor to smooth out a fully formed offering, let me meet you where you are. I love words. Details. The story. And I know what makes a great book.

What to expect: As an editor or a coach, I help you see what’s not on the page (and should be) and guide you toward keeping the right stuff. Together, we get your manuscript—and your confidence about it—to its apex. Past clients refer to me as a "calm in the storm." I'm patient and passionate, blending equal parts creativity and project management, flexibility and fun.

EXPERTISE:

• Developmental Editing

• Editorial Assessment

• Book Coaching

NONFICTION: Memoir, Cookbooks, and anything in the sphere of Creativity, Self-improvement, or Grief & Loss.

FICTION: Contemporary Fiction and Literary Fiction, especially female-led or character-driven novels.