Professional Editorial Services That Help Authors Get Published
Are you writing a book and wondering what comes next? Whether you're working on a memoir, nonfiction, or novel, I offer comprehensive editorial services for authors looking to be professionally published. From manuscript development and copy editing to query letters and literary agent outreach, I can help you write, edit, and find a publisher for your book.
Manuscript Assessment & Development Services
Get a professional manuscript critique to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities in your book. Whether you’re at the outline stage or have a full draft, I provide honest, in-depth feedback and offer manuscript development services to take your project to the next level. This includes a commercial assessment of your book as well as feedback on structure, pacing, and storytelling across memoirs, nonfiction, and novels.
Query Letter Development Services
Your query letter is your first impression with agents and publishers so it’s critical to get it right. I’ll help you write targeted, professional letters that showcase your manuscript and get attention.
Looking for a literary agent or publisher’s acquisitions editor? I can help you identify and approach the right person with custom-tailored outreach strategies including who to contact, how they wish to be contacted and what to say to maximize your chance of success.
Literary Agent & Publisher Outreach Services
Book Proposal Services
If you're writing nonfiction or a memoir, a powerful book proposal is often more important than a completed manuscript. I work with you to craft compelling, publisher-ready proposals that not only follow the industry standard but highlight your book’s unique angle, audience and market appeal.
Ghostwriting Services
Have a story or concept but need help bringing it to life? As a professional ghostwriter, I work with you to write compelling fiction, nonfiction, memoir, or commercial content that reflects your voice and vision.
Ensure your book is publication-ready with meticulous copy editing, line editing, and proofreading. These services cover grammar, style, voice, clarity, and consistency according to industry-accepted style guides—critical for authors who want to make a strong impression on readers, literary agents, and publishers alike.
Proofreading & Editing Services
Decades of experience as a published author, journalist and editor with numerous publishing contacts including literary agents and acquisition editors.
Books featured by Random House, NPR, Smithsonian, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
Deep expertise in editorial consulting services for both traditionally published and self-published books.
I can help you avoid costly rookie mistakes, connect with the appropriate industry professionals, and make your manuscript the best it can be.
Why Work With John J. Geoghegan?
Ready To Get Started?
Take the next step in your writing journey. Whether you’re polishing a draft, looking for a developmental editor, or building a strategy to get a literary agent, I am here to help!