Work with Me / How I Work
A clear process for complex creative work.
Every book project is different, but uncertainty does not need to be part of the workflow. Before work begins, we establish the scope, responsibilities, deliverables, feedback points and practical next steps.
Inquiry
You describe the project and current stage.
Project review
I assess fit, scope and missing information.
Scope & proposal
We define deliverables, price and timing.
Collaboration
The work proceeds through agreed stages.
Final delivery
You receive the approved files or content.
01 / Inquiry
Tell me what exists—and what needs to happen next.
A useful inquiry includes the type of project, approximate scope, current stage, required service and preferred timeframe. If files already exist, explain what they are and which version is current.
- Project type and intended audience
- Approximate length, format or page count
- Current material and its condition
- Desired deliverables
- Timing, platform or printer requirements
02 / Project review
I check fit before suggesting a solution.
I review whether the project falls within my services and whether the requested timing and scope are realistic. I may ask for a sample, manuscript excerpt, specifications or reference material before quoting.
If another step should happen first—for example, finalising the manuscript before full-wrap cover production—I will explain why.
03 / Scope & proposal
The working agreement makes expectations visible.
The proposal defines what I will deliver, what you provide, the price, timeline, revision scope and any milestones. Larger projects are normally divided into stages so decisions are approved while they can still guide the next phase.
04 / Collaboration
Feedback is planned, not added as an afterthought.
Depending on the project, collaboration may include sample approval, chapter or milestone deliveries, tracked comments, shared files and defined feedback windows. Consolidated feedback helps keep decisions consistent and the schedule usable.
New requirements can be reviewed, but work outside the agreed scope may require a revised proposal.
05 / Final delivery
Delivery follows the agreed file and approval structure.
After the included revisions are complete, I deliver the final content or production files listed in the proposal. For publishing and design projects, any remaining proof, upload or platform checks are handled only if they are part of the scope.
You receive clarity about what is final, what remains editable and what the next practical step should be.
Good to know
A few principles that keep projects workable.
I use individual proposals because two manuscripts with the same word count can require very different levels of work.
Milestones
Longer projects are often split into smaller approvals and payments.
Pricing
Price depends on scope, condition, complexity, timing and deliverables.
Communication
Key decisions and feedback are documented before the next stage.
Confidentiality
Confidential projects are treated accordingly and not displayed without permission.
Frequently asked
Before you send an inquiry.
These answers cover the most common starting questions. The proposal remains the definitive scope for each project.
Do I need a finished manuscript?
No. Ghostwriting and manuscript development can begin earlier. Book design usually benefits from a stable manuscript, and final cover dimensions require the confirmed production specifications and page count.
Can you quote from a short message?
Sometimes. Complex projects normally require a sample, manuscript or detailed brief before I can estimate the actual work responsibly.
Do you offer fixed packages?
Selected tasks can be packaged, but larger manuscripts and cross-stage projects receive an individual scope so the offer reflects the material rather than a generic word count.
Can client work remain confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality, credits and portfolio use can be agreed before the project begins. I do not publicly disclose protected manuscript details.
Project inquiry
Have a project in mind?
Send a concise outline with the current stage, approximate scope, required service and timeframe. I’ll review whether the project is a suitable fit.