Services
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I provide comprehensive substantive editing services, guiding you from the conception of your idea to the completion of a manuscript ready for copyediting.
Areas of experience: memoir, history, military history, popular science, business, sports, politics, and popular culture. Also offers manuscript assessment and book coaching. Does not work on cookbooks or illustrated books.
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I’ve provided book coaching to hundreds of authors, helping them achieve a spot on the bestseller list.
Services include ghostwriting for bestselling titles, manuscript assessment, substantive editing, and writing workshops.
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I have completed thousands of manuscript assessments, and my expertise in book coaching can help you refine the focus of your book.
Guidance on self-publishing or traditional publishing paths, with an extensive North American network.
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With 30 years of experience as an editor, I understand the market well.
Offers consultations, manuscript assessment, substantive editing, and writing workshops.
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Available for online or in-person meetings with writing groups, covering writing, publishing, manuscript assessment, and book coaching.
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Ready to discuss taking your manuscript to book publishers? Why not reach out? I am now representing new clients for potential publication in Canada, the US and the UK. Contact me at hello@jimgifford.ca.
Tell me about your bookA short note is enough. I read every one myself.