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Sally Collings Services

Services

Every book is a journey. I work with authors and experts at all stages—from first idea to final pitch—to make their journey strategic, streamlined, and successful.

Whether you’re aiming for traditional publishing or exploring independent paths, I offer hands-on support to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Here’s how we can work together:

BOOK STRATEGY

Outcome: Confidence, structure, and a clear plan for moving forward.

 

Book strategy and concept engagements start from $10,000.

You have a spark. I help you shape it into a full concept, with a strong hook, clear reader promise, and strategic structure.
You walk away with a roadmap—and the confidence to start writing with direction and purpose.

Together, we shape a book that’s clear, focused, and ready to come to life.

Outcome: A polished manuscript with stronger structure, flow, and voice.

 

Big-picture editing projects start from $20,000, depending on the level of support required.

Here, I get hands-on. You bring the draft; I bring the structure, strategy, and stylistic polish. This is developmental editing.
I reshape, refine, and strengthen your manuscript chapter by chapter—bringing your ideas into sharper focus while keeping your voice true.

Together, we turn your rough draft into a compelling, professional book.

Book Proposal
Writing & Editing

Outcome: A pitch-ready proposal + a clear strategy for querying agents and publishers.

 

Book proposal editing starts from $10,000; book proposal writing starts from $22,000.

Whether you’re starting with an idea, rough notes, or a full draft, I help you shape a powerful, market-ready book proposal.
You’ll have the positioning, sample material, and pitching strategy you need to get your book into the right hands.

Together, we craft a market-ready proposal and pitching plan, ready to spark offers from agents and publishers.

Outcome: A finished manuscript + a publishing and platform roadmap.

 

Manuscript ghostwriting fees start at $100,000, reflecting the scope, intensity, and level of involvement required.

On occasion, I take on full ghostwriting projects. These are highly selective collaborations, typically involving complex ideas, significant intellectual contribution, and a long-term working relationship.
 

I’m here to help you move forward with confidence. My services are designed to meet you where you are, and guide you through what’s next—with a clear process and trusted industry insight.

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What would a Big 5 publisher say about your book proposal or manuscript?

Get an acquisitions editor's verdict before you submit to agents and editors.

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Do you have a different project—or way you’d like to work—in mind? Let’s talk.

EDITORIAL SUPPORT
BOOK PROPOSALS
AUTHOR COACHING

The best nonfiction books are the result of a great collaboration.

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