Are you stalled in the middle of a book project? Is your proposal or manuscript not getting the attention you think it deserves? Are you struggling to find your voice? Do you know your manuscript needs work but aren’t sure how to fix the issues?
Whatever support you need, I’ve got you covered. I’m Lari Bishop, and I have more than two decades of writing and editing experience with New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and national bestsellers. I have coached dozens of authors and have edited or analyzed hundreds of manuscripts. Every author and editorial project is unique, and I will work with you to determine how I can be of help.
Author Coaching
I can help you write a better book faster, right from the start. I help authors clarify their ideas and market positioning, connect with their readers, discover the best structure, improve their storytelling, and make tough choices about what stays and what goes.
Developmental Editing and Book Doctoring
I can work with your manuscript to make the content shine by spotting holes, improving the flow of ideas, elevating the prose, and boosting reader engagement.
Manuscript or Book Proposal Analysis
If you’re ready for feedback on your manuscript or book proposal from an experienced editor, with clear notes on every chapter and ideas for improvement, a detailed analysis might be a great starting point.
If you’re ready to kickstart your writing project with focused effort and an experienced guide, please get in touch to tell me about your project and your needs.
“Lari awed me with her spot-on insights and edits. She was very patient, thorough, and sensitive to items large and small—from the structure of the book to the nuances of a particular word in a heading. She helped make the final draft sing.”
Meg Hirshberg Author, speaker, and columnist
“Lari Bishop’s contributions to The Constant Choice were immense. Our struggle to weave story and philosophy into an engaging book was solved with her guidance and her care. The phrase ‘It’s a great read,’ which we are happily seeing in reviews, has a lot to do with Lari’s efforts.”
Peter GeorgescuChairman emeritus of Young & Rubicam, author, speaker
“I owe many thanks to Lari Bishop for her patience in waiting for my true voice to finally appear and for shaping my thoughts into a book with the perfect tone and feel.”
