Renee M. Nicholls
Writing Coach, Editor, Proofreader
Professional writing support for beginners and published authors of novels, mysteries, memoirs, business books, kids' books, cookbooks, self-help & education, short stories, application essays . . . & more!
Editorial Services
Writers: Fine-tuning your manuscript? Finishing a thesis? Recording your memoirs? Writing a children's book? Whether you're just about to pick up the pen or you're starting a search for an agent, I can provide the additional support you need.
Publishers: Looking for someone to guide your authors through the publishing process? Ready for an experienced developmental editor, copyeditor, or proofreader to support your team? Contact me to schedule your next project today.
Students, Parents, & Job Seekers: Writing application essays or tailoring cover letters and resumes? Struggling with character-count limitations? As both a professional and the proud parent of an award-winning post-graduate student, I can help you navigate these challenges so your application stands out.
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Coaching & Development
Have some ideas you'd like to develop into a short story or a full-length manuscript? Think you might like to write a how-to book, but you're not sure where to start? Want to learn more about the publishing process before you dive in? If you're looking for feedback and direction at an early planning stage, I can help.
Content Editing & Proofreading
Editing: Need some help with grammar and spelling so your draft is professionally polished? Would you like feedback to confirm your writing is clear and your content effectively matches your audience? Want to make sure your manuscript shines before you approach an agent? This is a great time to contact me.
Proofreading: Almost ready for publication? Need a second set of eyes? Fixing mistakes can be expensive once publication is complete. I can find the typos that your spellchecker missed—and you can save the hassle of needing to correct costly errors down the road!
School & Job Application Support
Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the process of writing eye-catching essays, resumes, and cover letters for your dream school or employer? Need help tailoring your responses to clearly indicate why you're such a strong candidate? I can help you brainstorm your strengths, highlight the specific qualities the school or employer is seeking, and even fine-tune your responses to meet any challenging word-count limitations.
Meet Renee Nicholls
As a writing coach, editor, and proofreader, I help writers, students, and publishers develop and polish material into concise, engaging, and informative texts.
Together, we can
• tap into your creativity
• organize your material
• hone your individual style
• improve your marketability
—and have fun in the process!
As a publishing professional, I use my extensive background to guide new and experienced authors through the creative process at any stage from the initial spark through the final published text. Over the years, I have worked with fiction and nonfiction authors, interior and cover designers, printers, copyright administrators, literary agents, audiobook publishers, and marketing teams. I treat each project as a unique work of art, and I offer my clients detailed support and kind advice. No project is too small
to be important, and I love helping writers turn their dreams into reality.
Developmental Editing
“Your guidance, support, and belief in this book is allowing me to fulfill [our] dream."
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"Many, many thanks for everything. Editing, marketing package, all your research, expertise, and support! I know I would not be looking at Silent Night without it."
Editing & Proofreading
"Renee, I am so grateful that you are in our corner. The edits/ comments/ suggestions/ questions that you sent have made the MS stronger than I could have imagined. You solved issues that we've been trying to wrap our arms around for years now....I'm looking forward to getting this book across the finish line with you. Thank you so much!."
Application Support
“As someone who was completely new to the idea of writing about myself and my experiences, having your help cutting down the characters and guiding my responses when needed couldn't have been more helpful!”