Your book might not make you rich. But the contracts it wins could.
I’m Mary Cummings, a nonfiction ghostwriter, developmental editor, and writing coach.
I help consultants write thought leadership books that showcase their expertise.
Who I Work With
I work with consultants who want a book that opens doors. Most come to me by one of two routes:
- Business owners packaging years of know-how into a consultancy
- Academics turning their research into paid expertise
If that’s you, do any of the following challenges sound familiar?
- You have a great idea but don’t know where to start
- You have so much to say but find it hard to decide what to cut and what to keep
- You want your book to be taken seriously, but you also want to show your personality
I can help you:
- Find the one big idea your book stands on
- Build a clear structure that engages your reader from the first page to the last
- Write in a way that is clear, compelling, and unmistakably you
- Position yourself as the go-to authority in your field
How we’ll work together
I hold a high bar for every book I work on. A book that’s merely fine won’t win you contracts, so we won’t settle for fine.
Honest, constructive feedback: I give tailored feedback with a clear plan for what to change and why. Your arguments and evidence get tested by someone who understands how to guide your ideal reader from A to Z.
From academic to accessible: If you’re moving from research into consulting, I’ll show you how to write engaging prose that clients enjoy reading while keeping your academic rigour intact.
Your voice on the page: Formal language feels safe, but clients hire people, not just expertise. Your personality, your communication skills, even your cultural fit – these all deserve to show up on the page. I’ll help you tease them out so your reader feels they know you even before you meet.
And if you hit a wall – as every writer does – I’ll help you through it.
By the end of our collaboration, you’ll have a book you’re proud to hand to prospective clients. One that gives them a reason to call.
Ready to write a book that builds your authority?