Welcome.

If you are looking for a non-fiction book editor and publishing guide/companion, you have come to the right place. Read on…

I am a veteran book editor currently accepting clients on a limited basis as I move into retirement. I have worked in both corporate and independent publishing over the course of a 35-year career, specializing in the fields of psychology, spirituality, mind-body wellness, women’s issues, and social justice. Over the years, I have edited hundreds of manuscripts and book proposals. Some of the books have become national bestsellers, a few in the New York Times.

Here are a few words from authors I’ve worked with:

“Caroline is a shapeshifter of manuscripts, an alchemist of words.” – Kathy Freston, New York Times bestselling author

“Caroline is quite simply the gold standard.” – Rick Hanson, PhD, New York Times bestselling author

“Without Caroline’s genius, my manuscript might itself have proved toxic. She is a healer – of unruly writing – who has understood my work from the start.” – Larry Dossey, MD, New York Times bestselling author

“Caroline is more than a midwife—she is a magical mensch who knows when to push, groan, cajole, sigh, laugh, purr, gasp, and love. Plus, she’s an artist, too.” – Elizabeth H.

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I work with authors to develop book proposals and manuscripts and to help them (you!) navigate entry into the publishing world. I call myself a book midwife because, even after all these years in the field, I continue to have a great passion for helping people birth books. And what I can offer you, beyond technical skill, is an intimate knowledge of the publishing industry. I know how things work—how to get from idea to proposal to manuscript to agent and publisher interest to publication! Whether you are still noodling with an idea, are knee deep in a book proposal, or need some help shaping or finishing your manuscript, I welcome you to contact me to see how I can help.