**Are you a CEO or leader with a book idea thats NAGs like a petulant child? Or do you have a finished manuscript?** Shape or polish your book with Michele. Ghostwriter of 4 books. Coach to 100+ authors. Contributing author to 3 books and author of one. Word fanatic since she could hold a pencil.

GO FROM BOOK IDEA TO CONCEPT

A CEO Book Concepting Session quick starts a book.

I help CEOs, founders and visionary leaders identify the guts of their book with 10 essential building blocks. First steps can be elusive. A blank page? Terrifying. Set the direction and bring your book idea to life. In two stress-free and FUN video calls, you will have:

Your book’s mission statement
Reader profile
Research approach options
Book timeline
What sets your book apart
How your book supports your business goals
Author voice and tone
A book organizing system that works for you
Initial book outline
Title and subtitle options
Plus: you’ll get the Write Your Book eBook written by me (Michele)

Do you have a finished manuscript? Developmental Editing Gets it Ready for the World

Connect your book with business goals. Polish your prose. Stay on theme. Keep your readers wanting more. Developmental editing, combined with concentrated author coaching over a short period of time ensures your book builds deep relationships with your readers. The developmental analysis looks for:

Clear line of argumentation
Articulation of a book mission statement and how the book fulfills it
Fluid reading experience
Front matter and back matter supports the manuscript
Clear and enticing table of contents
Smooth flow of connecting ideas and topics as an extension of the main thesis
Clear chapter or speech transitions from one part to another
Review of chapter weight
Language is clear and understandable to the audience
10-point landing on the big finish
Strengths and challenges in the manuscript
Big grammar problems
Consistent writing style and voice
Believability

GUESS WHAT? YOUR STORY IDEA PICKED YOU. THE LEAST YOU CAN DO IS SAY HELLO:)

GOT QUESTIONS? FILL OUT THE FORM LOWER DOWN OR GIVE MICHELE A CALL AT 630-697-2652. SHE'S PROBABLY JUST BAKING BISCOTTI ANYWAY.

HI! I’M MICHELE

Nothing I’ve ever done is as important as these Goombas: Peter, Grant, Katherine, (ME), Roderick and Patrick.

Being a wife and mother informs how I work with people. Love brings great books forward.

Here are a few other pieces of me: I’m a contributing author to three books: Today’s Inspired Leader (Amazon bestseller in two categories), GoldenHeart II: We Are Your Family (essays), and the UK-published book 81 Words (short fiction). I ghostwrote four books (one hit No. 3 on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list!) and have been an author coach to dozens of fiercely wonderful people writing nonfiction business, memoirs, journals, how-to and children’s books. I am cofounder of K+L Storytellers.

Oh, how lucky I am to work with stubborn, persistent, brilliant idea-makers . . .

“From the very first editorial analysis you provided back in December, to the most recent one I received yesterday, I wanted to say THANK YOU. You’ve not only provided amazing perspective and ‘food for thought,’ but you’ve pushed me and positively challenged me to think, write, and do things differently, things I would not have been able to do on my own. Even the title — asking me, ‘what would a bird call this book?’ My first thought, was, ‘hell if I know?!’ lol.

But then I thought about it overnight, and it just hit me, when I asked myself the question, ‘what would a bird say? What DID the birds already say to me?’ Then I had my answer and I just felt from that moment, starting with the new name, I have been able to breathe some fresh life into this that I otherwise would not have been able to without your guidance and wisdom.

Thanks so much and I cannot wait to continue to push this one toward the finish line. ”

— M.P. -author of a book about big life changes and their relevance to birds

“Wow. Brilliant.”

— S.C.-co-author, in collaboration with a Hollywood director, on the back cover content writing

“Michele, you remained unwavering with your confidence in us, a champion of the story and its purpose, and an incredible source of energy to reassure we could make it happen.”

— D.B.-president of a major association

“I JUST completed reading the editorial analysis. I am speechless. My heart is appreciative for the time, attention to detail, praise and investment in me.”

— L.S.-author of a nonfiction memoir written in epistolary form

“Like I said there was only one person that understood what the book is and what it took to get it complete. Thank you again for helping make this project a reality. ”

— T.I.-author of a nonfiction book in the manufacturing industry

“Just reading these comments made me feel like my dream of writing this book and ultimately my dream of creating this legacy for my children has become a reality. I truly appreciate your help and suggestions as I unravel this series.”

— B.V.-author of a children's book series on biracial families and cultural bias

“I greatly appreciate the feedback and love the outline. It was spot on and gave some more clarity and redirection. I particularly like the idea of dropping brain science into the journal. ”

— A.S.-author of a hybrid wellness journal and how-to book

“You are the bomb!”

— E.M.-author of a how-to book for artists and entrepreneurs

“Can’t wait to celebrate with you. My book won the Firebird Award Book Award in the Business - Entrepreneurship/Small Business section!”

— H.Y.-author of a business book for scaling start-ups; this book I ghost wrote. It hit the Wall Street Journal bestseller list in 2021 and earned an award in the New York Book Festival

Get the literary love fest going.

Are you a CEO or leader with a book idea thats NAGs like a petulant child? Or do you have a finished manuscript? Shape or polish your book with Michele. Ghostwriter of 4 books. Coach to 100+ authors. Contributing author to 3 books and author of one. Word fanatic since she could hold a pencil.