WHAT WE DO Simply put, we help beginning and experienced authors of both fiction and non-fiction get published, either through self-publishing, or with major commercial publishers. SPECIFIC SERVICES WE OFFER INCLUDE: Critiquing and Editing of Both Fiction and Non-Fiction Manuscripts Line Editing/Content Editing/Proofreading/Copyediting/Manuscript Formatting Drafting Non-Fiction Book Proposals and Novel Partials Ghostwriting Full-Length Book Manuscripts (Fiction and Non-Fiction) Literary Agent Searches/Query Letter Preparation/Submission Process Management Preparation and Submission of Manuscript Synopses "Book Shepherding" of Self-Published Books from Idea Stage Through Publication and Beyond Book Publicity, Promotion, and PR Plan Creation and Management One-On-One Coaching/Mentoring/Tutoring of Writers of All Genres and Ability Levels WHO WE ARE The Writer's Midwife is owned and operated by Elizabeth Ridley, author of four novels from major publishers: THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF MISS TRANBY QUIRKE (Little, Brown & Co., UK, and Bold Strokes Books, NY); DEAR MR. CARSON (The Permanent Press, NY); RAINEY'S LAMENT (Little, Brown & Co., UK, and The Overlook Press, NY); and THROWING ROSES (The Permanent Press, NY). In addition to her own books, Elizabeth has ghostwritten more than a dozen novels, memoirs, general non-fiction books, and feature film screenplays. With over 18 years of experience in the publishing industry, Elizabeth has worked with more than 200 authors and authors-to-be. Elizabeth has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a master's degree in creative writing from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. For several years Elizabeth taught in the Novel Writing and Advanced Novel Writing Workshops through Writer's Digest School. In addition, she has taught courses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Annual Writers' Institute and has spoken at the International Women's Writing Guild Big Apple Writing Workshops, the Guildford Book Festival in Guildford, England, and many other venues. WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING "Simply put: Liz is a great writer. What sets Liz apart, however, is she offers her expertise (trials and triumphs) to fledgling and experienced writers alike. This generosity of wisdom and energy is hard to find in the publishing industry." --Lara Vander Ploeg President, Birdseyeview Coaching "Elizabeth provided outstanding results within the timeframe requested...I would definitely recommend using Elizabeth Ridley for all your writing needs." --Lt Col Joseph W. Hoffler, USAF (Ret.) Author of Promotion Denied: The Harrowing True Story of Racism, Betrayal, and Vigilante Justice at the United States Air Force Academy (Hertford Free Press, 2008) "...Liz is utterly conscientious, responsible, detail-oriented, timely, trustworthy, understanding, efficient-and great fun to work with, too! I give her my highest possible recommendation." --Paul McComas Author, Planet of the Dates (The Permanent Press, 2008) The Writer's Midwife's clients have been signed by agents at FinePrint, Collins McCormick, Imprint, Reid Boates, and other literary agencies, and have had their books published by McGraw-Hill, Bloomsbury, and The Permanent Press, among others. FOR MORE INFO For more information about The Writer's Midwife and how we can help bring your "literary babies" to life, check out these links: The Writer's Midwife Blog: http://ejridley.typepad.com/the-writers-midwife/ LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethridley Publishers Marketplace Page: http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/sparkscoop

CONTACT US The Writer's Midwife Elizabeth Ridley, Owner P.O. Box 342175 Milwaukee, WI 53234 Phone: (414) 476-9925 Email: info@writersmidwife.com Be sure to visit these other Elizabeth Ridley sites: www.ElizabethRidley.com www.DearMrCarson.com