I helped these authors, can I help you?
I’ve worked on 50+ nonfiction book projects: big idea books, how-to books, textbooks, even memoirs.
My philosophy is simple: Help authors refine their big idea, choose the right publishing model, write great prose, and make an impact on readers.
I’d rather work closely with a few passionate writers to help them succeed than hoover up cash from dozens of credulous wannabes. If you care about your book, I will care about you.
See below for more detail on my services.
Idea and Title Development
I’ll help you move rapidly to define your book idea and find a title and subtitle that positions your book perfectly. Deliverable includes one-page book treatment.
$5,250
“Josh helped me take a big complex idea and simplify it into one document that provided a kind of North Star in the writing process. He provided the steady hand I needed to go from excited but frenetic to focused and prolific.”
— Jay Acunzo, author,
Break the Wheel
Book Proposal
Collaborate with you on a proposal that will make publishers drool. Includes development of a compelling opening, main ideas, market analysis, comp titles, table of contents, promotion plan, and sample chapter. Here’s a sample.
$20,000
“After working with Josh on a book proposal, I received multiple offers from publishers including a six-figure advance.”
— Stefan Falk, author,
Intrinsic Motivation
Developmental Editing
Review and edit your manuscript. Comprehensive advice at all levels: critique of your idea, advice on book structure and content, and analysis of writing style, including detailed and concrete recommendations for improvement.
$0.25 per word, may be higher based on state of manuscript
“Josh Bernoff is The Bookmaster. With decades of experience as a writer, editor and strategist, he has a huge fan club of authors whose ideas he has helped bring to life.”
— Diane Hessan, author,
Our Common Ground
Writing Coaching
Regular meetings to review text you’ve created, plus recommendations to improve your planning, research, and writing skills. $500 per one-hour meeting, which includes editing your work in process.
$500/session
“With Josh’s quick feedback and support, I was able to get writing, chapter by chapter, story by story, until I successfully published KNOCK. That book became the foundation for my career and leadership development training business.”
— Rebecca Otis Leder, author,
Knock: How to Open Doors and Build Career Relationships That Matter
Ghostwriting
Write a business book to your specifications. No memoirs. $75,000 and up, cash compensation only.
$80,000 +
“Josh served us as an advisor, editor, ghost writer, and therapist. We could not have published without him.”
–Dave Frankland, coauthor, Marketing to the Entitled Consumer
