A wordsmithing team like no other.
We all have a story to tell. But taking it from random thoughts, jotted down in the moment, to beautifully published works can get challenging. That's where we can help. From proofreading with a human eye to copy and developmental editing, let us help you polish that prose.
Then, when it's ready to publish, we can help you make it shine.
Whether you choose traditional human voice narration or you prefer digital voice narration, we can help you get your audiobook into listener's hands.
For those with a generous budget, human narration is by far the desired technique. Choosing the right voice and monitoring the production is still absolutely necessary, and we are happy to assist on your project.
Of course, nothing replaces the human voice, with its nuance and emotion, but for those on a tight budget, technology can bring us closer than ever. While we still prefer human narration, unfortunately it is quite expensive and beyond many indie authors' reach. The solution? A mixture of AI custom and enhanced human voices to bring your book to life on a budget. And yes, the beauty of enhanced human voice narration is that the original voice artist does receive payment.
We have partnered as a producer with spoken.press, a state-of-the-art voice narration company with incredible capabilities. We still believe strongly in the written words of actual humans, and aren't ready to accept AI writing projects. We are bending a bit on the audiobook dilemma. But whichever route you choose, Bookish Minds can help, from start to finish.
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Proofreading
Proofreading Services include checking spelling, grammar and punctuation, as well as providing minor copy editing. Whether it's a first pass or last pass, we give the same amount of time and attention to your content that you give to writing it to begin with.
Editing
Let us provide a thorough and in-depth edit of your entire manuscript. From words and phrasing of individual sentences, to overall structure and style. We'll smooth out transitions, and examine pacing, plot, character development, and setting. Did we mention we also review website content? Product Descriptions? Email templates? If you've got something to say, we'll help you say it.
Formatting
The great equalizer. Formatting your book for digital or print publishing can be a daunting and frankly, a nail-biting task. Your manuscript deserves to be showcased. Save your nails the trauma, and let us do the work.
Cover Design
When it comes to books, today's readers simply don't take George Eliot's advice to heart. Perhaps they should, particularly with books. The truth is, you need a cover that reflects the words within. Just in case someone is out there judging your book by its cover.
Need a quote? just email us at info@bookishminds.com
Proofreading
Copywriting /Copyediting
Developmental and Line Editing
Epub and POD formatting
Self-publishing consulting
Typesetting and Design
Cover Design
Book Trailers
Marketing Strategy consulting
Web Content
Merchandising
Brand Building and Development
New! AUDIOBOOK production and publishing
Do you need a Wordsmith?
When you know what you want to say but not quite how to say it...
You need a Wordsmith. Someone to take your copy to the next level. Whether you have a running head start and just need a copyedit, or you haven't yet gone past naming your document, we get it. From digital content and presentations to monographs and yes, even an entire website. If there are words involved, we'll help you find them.
ABOUT US
With a combined 50 plus years of experience dedicated to the art of writing, editing and crafting the perfect prose, we are at your service. Mary and Emily combine their talents and experience to offer writers and dreamers a chance to bring your vision to life. Today's literary world is far different than that of yesteryear. The days of painstakingly penning a manuscript, mailing it to one of a handful of publishers and waiting eternally for an answer are over. Bookish Minds welcomes the opportunity to polish your manuscript and help you take the necessary steps to see it come alive. Whether you plan to query agents and publishers, or take the plunge and self-publish, we can assist you every step of the way.
After a long career in advertising and marketing, Mary decided to focus her creative energy on books. Reading them, writing them, publishing them and helping others to do the same. Writing mysteries under the pen name MJ Miller, her latest series, about a group of rabble-rousing women getting their mojo back, is available everywhere fine books are sold.
Learn more at authormjmiller.com
Emily Gove brings over a decade of experience as a freelance Editor, from fiction to children's books, cookbooks and more. When she's not busy editing in her cozy Vermont hideaway, Emily loves to spend time with her family, cook, read, play tennis and cuddle up with the kids and the furbabies: Patches and Socks.
