My favourite kind of phone call

There’s nothing that brightens my day more than a call from an author I’ve worked with telling me a publisher is interested in their book. Today one of my authors has been contacted by three reputable publishers asking for more, more, more material and meetings.

I know from my own writing that books are often your babies, and it’s very hard to let someone else in to offer advice or improvements. This particular client is a real gem who welcomes my comments, changes and creative ideas, and trusts my expertise.

She had already sent these stories to the publishers in question before working with me, and been rejected. Which just goes to show the benefits of letting a copy-editor and proofreader help – publishers are interested in books that are accurate, consistent and properly laid out, as well as being well-written, of course.

I share her excitement and pride and wish her much luck in her journey ahead.