Let’s talk about your book.
Every book is different — and so is the kind of help it needs. Tell us a little about your book, where you are in the process, and what kind of support you’re looking for. We’ll review your application and help determine the best next step.
Start Your Application ↓It only takes a few minutes. There’s no obligation to work together.
Sometimes you just need to know what your book needs next.
Maybe your book is still an idea. Maybe you’re halfway through and stuck. Maybe you have a completed manuscript and want someone to read it and tell you what’s working — and what isn’t. Or maybe you’re ready to explore publishing.
Wherever you are, start here.
Our team is led by Jennifer Strickland, The Writing Midwife, and Jennifer Weiss, the Writing Doula — authors, coaches, editors, and publishers who help writers determine what their book needs and the best way to move it forward. We’ll match you with the person who’s the best fit for your book.
Let’s get your book out of your head — or your computer — and into readers’ hands!
Four ways to work together
Tell us where you are in the process, and we’ll help you determine the best next step for your book.
Manuscript Review + Consultation
You’ve written your manuscript and want professional eyes on it. A Writing Midwife will read and evaluate your manuscript, then meet with you to discuss what’s working, what needs attention, and recommended next steps.
This is a paid professional service. Pricing is based on manuscript length and scope.
Private 1-on-1 Writing Coaching
Personalized guidance for writers who want someone alongside them as they develop, organize, write, or finish their book.
Developmental Editing
Hands-on help strengthening the content, structure, flow, clarity, and message of an existing manuscript.
Publishing With Us
For authors with a completed or nearly completed manuscript who want to explore professional publishing through Behold Books or Dove Publishing House.
Submitting an application doesn’t guarantee acceptance. We take on a limited number of writers so we can give each manuscript real attention — and we’ll always tell you honestly what we think your book needs.
Tell us about your book.
Complete the short application below. We’ll review your answers and help determine the best next step for your book. If working together looks like a good fit, you’ll hear from our team with what comes next.
Not sure what kind of help you need? That’s okay.
Choose “I’m not sure” on the application and tell us where you are. Part of our job is helping you determine what your book needs next.
Jennifer has served as a writing coach and editor on my books and blog for several years. She was invaluable for both editing and publishing. I highly recommend her.
There’s a next step for you either way.
If you need the complete step-by-step pathway for writing and finishing your book, explore Let’s Write.