Still editing, just adding more coaching

Book editor offering more writing coaching in 2027. I’m expanding my one-to-one coaching sessions and updating my profiles to reflect this shift.

Author Spotlight: Lis McDermott on writing, mentoring, and making a book better.

In this author interview, Lis McDermott discusses her writing process, character development, and experience as an indie author. We also look at mentoring, editing, and how effective author–editor collaboration strengthens a manuscript.

Every Writer Needs a Support System

Writing a book isn’t a solo journey. If you’ve ever read an author’s acknowledgements, you’ll know how many people quietly help bring a story to life. Editors, coaches, beta readers, agents: they’re all part of the village.