Gina Mazza Hillier - Writer/Author, Editor, Marketing Muse, Inspired Events Planner: Editorial & Consulting Services

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Gina's Editorial, Writing and Creative Consulting Services

A sampling of projects that I write and edit:

Nonfiction and fiction book manuscripts
Book proposals
Query letters
Press releases and media kits
Newspaper and magazine features
Web site content
Company marketing collateral
Personal promotional materials
Memoirs and family histories
Children's literature
Workshop presentations
Speeches

An overview of my services:

MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION
My goal is to help you either refine your manuscript via self-editing, or determine whether it's ready to market or needs further work. An evaluation can be stand-alone or included as part of my editing services. I thoroughly read the manuscript and report on its strengths and weaknesses. In most cases, I offer ideas and suggestions on how to bolster content and improve problem areas in the writing.

COPYEDITING AND PROOFREADING
The project scope can be anything from a single-page query letter to a book manuscript. I correct spelling, punctuation, grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Tweak word choice, sentence construction and verbosity, adjust to clarify meaning, and polish the language. Give a final pass to finely hone a manuscript for submission/publication. I also make suggestions on a graph-by-graph or chapter-by-chapter basis to tighten structure, improve flow and generally finesse the overall text.

CREATIVITY COACHING
This can take the form of a personalized writing workshop with your work as the only project, or simply a hand to hold through the creative process. My specialty areas are nonfiction, creative nonfiction, personal essay and feature writing — yet the mechanics and process of writing are universal. You determine what you wish to accomplish, and our time together will focus on that. It can be anything from overcoming writer's block and brainstorming, to on-going support and suggestions to get you through the entirety of your project.

Publishing quote

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PROMOTIONAL CONSULTING
My consulting is geared towards helping you do something with your excellent prose once it's written. I draw on 20-plus years of education and experience in advertising, public/media relations, promotion/product positioning, special events planning, publications/book production, marketing research and public speaking. We can discuss how to promote yourself/your work, how to find a literary agent/publisher, and how to plan a book tour, among other topics. If you're considering self-publishing, I can guide you to avenues for doing so and walk you through the production/design/printing process.

Fees contingent on level of editing required and length of project.
Estimates are free.

TESTIMONIALS

"As an aspiring author, Gina's manuscript evaluation services have been invaluable to me. Her insights into my writing and advice on the publishing business have greatly improved my novel and my self-confidence. I'm sure that her coaching has vastly improved my chances for success in the publishing business."
-- Dan Herchenroether, author of the Tech Bubble novel, "Selling Air. " www.sellingair.com

"When I decided to write my first book, I had many questions and doubts about writing and getting published. From the very first time I met with Gina, she took the time to explain how attainable my goals were and how the self-publishing industry works. I am very pleased with the professional editing work she did on my manuscript. Her insights, positive suggestions and comments enabled me to rewrite in a more cohesive manner and incorporate overlooked points in my presentation of the material to make it more accessible to the reader. I would definitely recommend her to authors who care about the quality of their work."
-- Carole J. Obley, author of "Embracing the Ties That Bind: Connecting With Spirit" www.soulvisions.net

"Gina's editing of my writing gives me great encouragement and high expectations. Gina has a very gifted grasp of the art of writing and is very personable in her professional manner. She not only immensely improved the quality of my manuscript, she also helped me to understand my own weak points in writing. I look forward to seeing my own work blossom as Gina continues to edit it for me."
-- Sandra Hughes McDevitt, founder, Emotional Intelligence Institute

"Gina's expertise and enthusiasm provided me with the jumpstart I needed to revise my first children's book. Her professional advice led me to use a more active voice in my story writing. Whether you're a budding writer or veteran author, I highly recommend utilizing Mrs. Hillier's talent and passion for writing."
-- Christian Shane, third-grade teacher and author of "The Red Shed Club"

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