Book Proposal Review

Do you have a nonfiction book proposal that feels ready to shop around? You only have one chance to impress an acquisitions editor so it needs to be as flawless as possible. As a published author, I understand what your proposal should include and what will make it pop. This fee includes a half-hour consult ($500).

Manuscript Review

One thing I’ve discovered while working on my two books is that most publishing-house editors have a limited amount of time to devote to each project. That means they may not be able to give you as much feedback as you need and want. I love doing content edits! It’s probably my favorite type of editing work. I will typically spend 15-20 hours reading and re-reading your work so that I can recommend how it could be stronger and more coherent ($75 an hour).

Doctoral Dissertation Edits

I have recently started doing content and copy editing for Ph.D. candidates along with my friend Pierce Van Dunk. If your dissertation is about something in our wheelhouse, we will be happy to provide you with a quote. (Fee depends on the length of the dissertation and your writing quality.)

Hat Tips

“I’ve relied on Dorothy Greco to be an early reader for my books. She reads carefully and keenly, finding the holes in my argument and pushing me to develop my ideas further. Perhaps most importantly, she’s got ruthless integrity, which I’ve come to deeply respect.”

Jen Pollock Michel, Author of Teach Us to Want and Keeping Place (among others).

“Dorothy Littell Greco is a perfectionist in a discipline that almost by definition needs to be perfect. Writing can be an overwhelming endeavor, and at a certain point it becomes necessary to have a respected and talented editor give wise and thoughtful feedback. Dorothy is that wise and thoughtful editor. She will both respect your unique voice and message all while helping to make your work as good as it can possibly be. She’s gifted, she’s experienced, and I emphatically recommend her.”

Katherine James, Author of A Prayer for Orion and Can You See Anything Now?

“I trust Dorothy’s thoughtful editing. She is smart, insightful, and ever so careful. If you want someone who will treat your project with care, Dorothy Greco is the woman to hire.”

Margot Starbuck, Author, editor, and writing coach.

“I’ve been a professional writer of short content for decades, but never understood that books have their own logic and structure. Dorothy was a gracious and effective editor for my first book. Her thoughtful commentary helped me discover what would draw a reader through my long-form ideas.”

Carlene Hill Byron, author for the forthcoming Not Quite Fine: Mental Health, Faith, and Showing Up for Each Other

“Dorothy offers writers a comprehensive editing experience. She helps them to elucidate their ideas in a way that is both eloquent and accessible to readers. At the same time, she is meticulous as she proofreads, deftly identifying and addressing errors. Writers are in good hands with Dorothy as their editor.”

Pierce VanDunk, Editor & Transcriptionist

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