What’s the real secret to writing a life-changing book?

Your book could thrill, inspire, and even change lives. But reaching the finish line—and making the impact you dream of—may be halted by a few roadblocks neither AI nor chocolate can solve.

Do any of these sound familiar? Getting started overwhelms me. Do I have anything new to say? How do I organize all these ideas? Plot problems—help! Publishing is a minefield! And besides all that, how will I find the time to write?

You can breathe easy. We've got you covered.

Kick your problems to the curb & finish that book!

Hey there, book lover!  Wish you knew how to tackle or effectively complete your writing project?

Well say hello to serendipity!

We know what you’re going through. Just the sheer amount of info out there can be overwhelming and time-consuming to sort through—never mind implement! You have enough on your plate already, plus it’s NOT all good advice. So let’s cut to the chase with reliable answers and strategies for each stage of the writing and publishing process.


That's why we created our courses and coaching sessions—a one-stop shop for all things author. Shave months to years off the learning curve—and hundreds to thousands of dollars in editing or mistake costs—with the click of a button. Because as veteran writers and editors, we’ve done all the sorting and vetting for you.

If you’re dedicated to writing a quality book with market-success built in, then these offerings are your sigh of relief. We’ve got you!

Meet Your Support Team

With over 25 years’ experience in publishing, our Pocket Editor team is excited to help you write a book that readers will swoon over!

What’s our background?

We have:

  • Edited thousands of manuscripts 

  • Been acquisitions editors and head of imprint at traditional publishers

  • Won multiple awards

  • Worked and/or trained as literary agents

  • Worked in publishing law

  • Headed the marketing and PR departments at traditional publishers

  • Taught at major industry-related conferences around the country

  • Attained advanced degrees in creative writing, editing, and publishing

  • Successfully produced our own books through both traditional and indie publishers

  • Edited for Wall Street Journal, USA-Today and New York Times best-selling authors

We know this industry and we know what it takes to make your book the best it can be. So we’ve gathered the best tips, strategies, and must-knows to help authors be successful (and save time/blood/sweat/tears along the way)! Whether that’s through a learn-at-your-pace course or through one-on-one coaching, we can help you find the answers and strategies you need to move forward with confidence. 

Check out our courses or book a coaching session today!

Nonfiction Course

Want to change lives? Expand your clientele or audience? Get support and write your book!

Fiction Course

Upleveling? Master what makes agents, publishers, and readers buy, binge, and share!

One-on-One Coaching

Burning questions? Talk to a professional editor, literary agent, or book-marketing guru.

Publishing Course

Traditional vs. indie? There’s a lot to learn! Skip expensive mistakes & find your path to success.

Cover Design Course

Ready to rock your cover? Whether self-pub or small press, dodge the blunders & woo readers!

Editor Course

Yes, you can get paid to READ!  Learn book editing & biz strategies for the best career ever!

Á la Carte Classes

Dip a toe in before buying a whole course!

What Our Clients & Students Are Saying

When you hand them a diamond in the rough, they truly know how to work with an author to refine and polish it down to the gem it should be.

Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Author, Coach & Director of Business Development at Draft to Digital (D2D)

Some of the best feedback I’ve ever gotten on a manuscript, helping me turn a good book into a great one.

Dan Wells, New York Times Best-Selling Author

I asked for help with plot and structure on my novel Numbers Game. . . . It soared on Amazon . . . and is now an international bestseller, so I’m pretty happy.

Rebecca Rode, USA Today Bestselling Author

The fiction course's examples, graphics, charts, and tools for structure and pacing will be so helpful to have. [They] . . . helped me jot down ideas and see how characters will be transformed and why. I loved seeing it visually this way—all my ideas and how they work together to get my character from hook to denouement. I completely filled up the paper with ideas!

Julie Hirschi, Fiction Course Student

I like the coaching program a lot! Getting quick-hit service absolutely helps me keep momentum. So much more efficient than plowing down the wrong road until you finish a whole project—only to find you made some poor decisions at the beginning that will lead to months of rework.

R. Christian Bohlen, Coaching Client

I'd already created my customer avatar and had a business plan for my author journey. I thought I was set. Nope! I’m so glad I took the nonfiction course before . . . publishing. . . . [It] got me to think about the granular details. . . . I also discovered additional revenue streams for my book business. These realizations are shaping how I revise my book. I highly recommend this course for new authors!

Tori LaRue, Nonfiction Course Student