Services from Ann Tinkham

Bring Your Book to Life

Many people have a book living inside them—a story waiting to emerge, waiting for their permission to share it with the world. Are you afraid you don’t know how best to tell it? Would you prefer to have an experienced writer help you craft your book?

Not all book projects are created equally. Some people have a great idea for a book they’ve always wanted to write, and they need help writing it. Others have an idea but want someone else to write it for them. Still others have started a book but have no idea how to finish it. And some have started and stopped so many times, they don’t know what to do or how to do it.

Let me help you give birth to the beautiful story living inside you. Whether your story is a first draft, half-written, outlined, or just a spark of inspiration, I will meet you where you are. I can write your book for you, edit it, teach you to write it, or a combination of approaches.

Ghostwriting

As a ghostwriter, I don’t view myself as a ghost, but rather as a channel through which to tell your story. You may not know it, but the story in your heart is your gift to the world. Don’t leave this life without first sharing it. I will help you to discover and express your story in the best possible way.

I approach each project like it’s my own. When our hearts and minds meet, alchemy occurs, and I will capture your voice. After absorbing your stories in a series of interviews, your spoken words will gather in my mind and sing on the page. Partnering in ghostwriting is an intimate dance that calls for vulnerability and authenticity. The more your stories come from your imagination and heart, the more they’ll resonate with your readers.

Editing

When I edit, I don’t change your voice; I enhance your work and make it shine. Awkward phrasing and unnecessary words can dull your luster and detract from your message. I polish to clear away the tarnish. I offer both developmental editing and copyediting. Developmental editing strengthens structure, clarity, pacing, and more. And in fiction or memoir, I enhance story, plot, characters, and themes. Copyediting fixes grammar, punctuation, word usage, clarity, and flow. We collaborate to ensure that my edits deliver your intended meaning and message to your readers.

I offer a free 1-2-page sample edit to give you a sense of how I would work with your manuscript. Send me some pages, and let’s get started. I can’t wait to see your work!

Coaching

Have you always dreamed of writing your own book, but don’t feel that you have the writing chops? I’d love to work with you every step of the way to craft your dream book. I will walk you through the steps of writing your own book through one-on-one coaching. We will meet to discuss your project parameters and work together to design your book. Then, as you write, I will review chapters, give you feedback, and make sure you’re on track and creating your dream book.

Praise

I would highly recommend Ann for any type of writing and editing project regardless of genre or subject matter. She is a brilliant and creative writer and one of the best content editors and developmental editors I have ever worked with. Her ability to build a positive, interactive relationship with a client is second to none, and that is so important in the pursuit of an excellent final product.

-- Mark Graham, Mark Graham Communications

Working with Ann on my latest book was an amazing experience. Her ideas on story line, characters and nuance helped me to enrich the telling of this unique tale. Her research and questions regarding the culture of the characters and the time period brought to light situations that I may have otherwise missed. Most powerful of All was Ann’s constant questioning forcing me to think about how to strengthen a scene or to support a statement made. Words cannot express my gratitude. Having the opportunity to work with Ann has been the greatest of pleasures.

-- Peter M. Browne, Oh, Nantucket

I would like to say what an amazing person Ann is and very easy to work with. She put up with my meltdowns like a champ. I would definitely work with her in the future. And I love the fact she has a sense of humor and an eye for detail. She is worth it!

-- Demi K., Athena in a Rathole

Ann was simply terrific. From beginning to end, she was there to answer my questions. Walk me through difficult plot lines. She was never shy about getting to the point and why it was important. In all, she helped bring my story to life. I would use her again in a heartbeat.

-- C. Herbert Locy, The Amazing Huff

Unequivocally talented and personable, Ann Tinkham shines as she captures the nuanced tone of the individual. humor and passion, Ann established the structure I was seeking in my disorganized pages and found the depth of my words. What a gift she is! Forever grateful.

Ann Tinkham