While many of our editing and consultation services have been developed with the experienced writer and the effort to publish traditionally in mind, we also welcome the opportunity to work with authors who are new to their craft, who intend to self publish, or who need help bringing a book idea to fruition. If you'd like to tell us a little more about your situation and have us recommend an approach, we invite you to take our new client questionnaire. Otherwise, you can read on to learn more about some of the situations and circumstances we’re best suited to help with.

For writers of all genres wanting to make sure their manuscript is ready for primetime

One of the most common mistakes many authors make is sending out queries and submissions before a manuscript is actually ready for the discriminating eye of agents and publishers. We can read your manuscript and provide candid, insightful feedback on how well or poorly your manuscript or submissions packet is likely to be received and what can be done to improve the odds of a warm reception.

For fiction authors new to the editorial process

We can read your draft and give you candid, constructive criticism and direction as to what's working and what's not. We can coach you in any areas of craft you need to develop and teach you how to find and refine your own voice. We can teach you how to edit yourself so that your job and ours are both easier. We can give you an honest assessment of how close or far you are from having a marketable, publishable book and tell you what steps you need to take to get it there. In short, we can help you make your first manuscript the best it can be and in the process teach you about yourself as an author and about the craft of writing. Then, if we think your book has a good chance of getting published, we can match you with a literary agent or help you look for one--and help you write the materials you'll need for that effort.

For experts in a particular field with a book idea but no writing background

We can help you create an outline, define exactly what you want to say and how to structure it, and draft a stellar book proposal. We can teach you how to market the book and yourself to agents and publishers. We can coach you to help you find your writing voice, because even in non-fiction voice counts a great deal. Or, if you prefer, we can collaborate on or ghost-write the text of your story and let you provide the facts.

For published authors looking to take their writing career to the next level

We can help you continue a series, develop new arcs for your characters, maintain the voice and pace that made your published book successful--in other words, we can help you stay out of the dreaded "sophomore slump." We can also go to bat for you with agents if you're not already under contract.

For writers in mid-manuscript who're struggling with what direction to take a story

We can help you develop an outline that creates a full, fleshed-out plot and a strong arc for each of your characters, figure out where you're getting stuck, and help you get past it.

For book authors looking to adapt their work into screenplay format

TED’s Screen Division has experience writing both screenplays and, and can adapt your book for the screen. We’ll preserve the heart of your work while meeting the unique demands imposed by the film and television industry.

For screenwriters

TED offers a variety of services ranging from short critiques and script evaluations to full-blown development and novelizations. Visit our Screen Division for full details.

These are just a few of the situations we’re prepared to help with. If you have questions about other services or want to discuss your needs further, just call Ross or Jesse in the Tucson office and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.