TRANSFORMING IDEAS INTO GLOBAL NONFICTION
Editor of NY Times Bestselling Titles • International Publishing Strategist
For over three decades, I have worked at the highest levels of publishing on both sides of the Atlantic — shaping manuscripts, cultivating authors, archives, and brands, and guiding books into national and international bestseller lists.
I bring a rare combination: the editorial rigor of a publishing veteran, the cultural fluency of a multilingual global thinker, and the discerning guidance of someone who understands what transforms a manuscript into a work of consequence.
Authors come to me when they want more than editing.
They come for vision, structure, strategy, and a level of refinement that elevates their ideas to their fullest potential.
EXAMPLES OF PAST WORK
International Bestsellers
The Illustrated
A Brief History of Time
The Universe
in a Nutshell
New York Times Bestsellers
The Beatles:
Get Back
Bob Dylan:
Mixing Up The Medicine
Biography
Obama,
The Call of History
Art
Georgia O’Keeffe
In The West
Georgia O’Keeffe
One Hundred Flowers
Mark Rothko:
The Exhibitions
at Pace Gallery
The Sistine Chapel
Deluxe Edition
Children
The English Roses
Miss Spider’s
Tea Party
The Jungle ABC
Jack the Wolf
Be A Scribe
Forthcoming
5 Houses on the Wild Side
Jewelry on the Wild Side
Travel on the
Wild Side
What I Do
Editorial Development
Deep, structural engagement with your manuscript.
From concept to architecture to line-editing finesse, I help you create a book that stands out in its intelligence, polish, and coherence.
Author Coaching
A bespoke, high-level partnership.
Together we shape your voice, refine your message, and cultivate the discipline and confidence needed to complete your book at its highest standard.
International Perspective
With experience in five languages and transatlantic publishing ecosystems, I offer insights few U.S.-only book coaches can provide: a sense of cultural texture, broader market intelligence, and a global editorial eye.
Publishing Strategy
Expert navigation of both U.S. and European markets.
I advise on agents, publishers, proposals, competitive landscapes, and how to position your book — and yourself — for visibility and long-term impact.
Why Authors Work With Me
Because they want a book that stands apart.
Not formulaic. Not generic. Not manufactured by a committee.
My Approach
I don’t apply templates.
I listen deeply, read meticulously, and calibrate my guidance to your voice and your purpose.
Work With Me
I offer a limited number of private coaching and editorial development partnerships each year to ensure depth, attention, and true collaboration.
If you are ready to elevate your manuscript — and yourself as an author — I invite you to begin the conversation.
They Work With Me Because I Bring:
• 30+ years of editorial mastery in non-fiction spanning from science to memoirs; art books; children’s books
• a multilingual and multicultural sensibility
• the credibility of NYT and international bestsellers
• the discernment of someone who understands both art and market
• a private, bespoke, high-touch approach
My Clients Include:
• first-time authors with ambitious ideas
• brands with signature book projects celebrating their work
• archives and collections
• international writers entering the U.S. market
• established voices seeking a sharper, more resonant next book
• leaders whose work needs intellectual elegance and strategic framing
• creative professionals who want a seasoned, rigorous editorial partner
My Work Is:
• exacting but encouraging
• strategic yet sensitive
• intellectual but always oriented toward clarity
• creative without losing market awareness
This is not coaching in the casual sense. It is craftsmanship, partnership, and vision.
ABOUT ME
I began my career in European publishing and expanded into the UK and U.S. markets, working with authors whose books went on to become New York Times and international bestsellers. I have also worked with first-time authors launching their writing careers, mid-range authors whose books sell steadily and backlist well and who are looking to uptick their reach. My background across five languages allows me to navigate cultural nuance, literary tone, and market positioning with unusual sensitivity.
My work is rooted in a single conviction: every author deserves a guide who recognizes the true scale of their ideas — and knows how to bring that scale into form.
I work closely with writers who are ready to refine their voice, structure their narrative with precision, and present their work to publishers and readers with clarity and authority.
