ABOUT US

A sanctuary for writers, run by professional editors, authors, designers, and publicists

We're a team of industry professionals who believe the path to publication shouldn't be a secret. Whatever stage you're at, and wherever your book is headed, we'll tell you the truth and help you get there.

Who you'll be working with

  • C.J. Redwine

    Co-founder, developmental and line editor, book doctor

    New York Times bestselling author of thirteen published works and a full-time ghostwriter and editor. C.J. works with authors on the foundations of a manuscript—structure, character, and voice—shaping stories into books that hold up on an agent’s desk.

  • Mary Weber

    Co-founder, developmental editor, websites, and publicist

    Bestselling author of nine published works, developmental editor, web designer, and book publicist. Mary takes a manuscript through deep editing, then positions the author and runs full publicity, so the finished book reaches the readers waiting for it.

  • Bridgette O'Hare

    Editor, cover designer, and ghostwriter

    Bestselling author of four books in The Guardians of Marom series, and a freelance editor and designer. Bridgette handles both the words and the look, taking manuscripts through editing and designing covers that sit comfortably beside traditionally published books.

  • Amy Fortenberry

    Certified copyeditor

    A writer of southern fiction that ranges from gothic and moody to romantic and laugh-out-loud. Amy handles the final passes before publication, catching the errors and inconsistencies that pull a reader out of a story.

  • LemonPop Social

    Newsletter and social media

    Specialists in Substack and social media growth for authors. LemonPop builds and runs the channels that keep readers connected between books, from newsletter setup to content calendars and audience growth.

  • A.P. Weber

    Ads and publicity

    Fifteen years in advertising and marketing, with clients including Nike, Realtor.com, Puma, and Foot Locker. A.P. writes the words and creates the ads that sell a book before anyone opens it.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

No secrets. No gatekeeping. No competition.

We tell you the truth

If a manuscript isn't ready for pitching or publication, you'll hear it from us, along with exactly what it needs to get it there.

Your book stays yours

We're not a publisher and we never take a cut of your work. Indie authors keep their rights, their accounts, and every penny of their royalties.

Careers, not just books

Finishing a novel is one milestone. We're here for the marketing, the business decisions, and the book after that one.

Real industry access

Agents, editors, and publishing professionals are part of what we do. When we believe in a book, we say so to people who can act on it.

Every writer and stage

First-time writers and seasoned authors sit side by side here. There's no hierarchy, and no question too small to ask.

Doors open wider

We offer scholarships each year to writers from underrepresented backgrounds, because publishing needs the stories it hasn't heard yet.