Content Editing Services | Project Coach

Welcome!

My name is Rebecca “Becky” Flansburg. I am so glad you are here 🙂

I’m a long-time freelance editor who works with emerging authors, published authors, bloggers, and small businesses. I have been a freelance writer and blogger since the late 1990s and have worked full-time from home since 2012. Editing was originally part of my Ghostwriting Services but became a separate offering in 2023, thanks to multiple inquiries.

I saw this description of editing, and it is spot on.

Editing a book (or any piece of content) is similar to giving it a makeover; it involves polishing, repairing, and improving it to produce the greatest edition possible.

As your dedicated editor, I am not just a second set of eyes but also your cheerleader, guide, and the one who catches all those pesky typos.

Whether you are an emerging author working on your first manuscript or a published author finding yourself “stuck” with your next book, the number of things on your to-do list will likely give you a Brain Melt. You know you have many things to do to move your project forward, but the more you think about it, the more you sink into Analysis Paralysis.

Sometimes, authors need someone to help them navigate the jungle of information and “must-dos” and create an Actionable Work Plan that moves their project forward.

Sometimes, they need a combination of virtual cheerleader and fanny-kicker to get past their self-doubt.

It’s not about focusing on engine size; it’s about focusing on what can be done to make your life easier, see what is possible, achieve goals, find work that you love, and break through that roadblock that’s been stumping you for years.

Does this sound familiar?

I’m juggling too many hypothetical balls and trying desperately not to drop any of them.
It feels like I’m grinding away on a project for hours, but at the end of the day, there’s very little to show for my efforts.
The path to achieving a goal is like a cliff I can’t climb.
After looking at my task list, my brain becomes overloaded, and I worry that I’ll never reach the finish line.

If you’ve said YES to any (or all) of these, that is a strong indicator that you may need a manuscript/project coach.

As a Coach, I will be the biggest cheerleader and encourager, helping you stay focused and on task. It’s a true gift to have someone who will give you motivational nudges, answer questions, and tell you that you’re not crazy and can do this when needed!

Studies have shown that you are 95% likely to complete your goal, promise, task, or activity if you have a specific accountability appointment with someone you’ve committed to!

My Commitment

As your writer/editor, I never lose sight of the fact that your work is your work. I have no claim to your manuscript or project in any way, and my primary goal is to work behind the scenes to help you shine. My focus is on helping you create a fantastic manuscript or project that you can be proud of.

My roles with any project are not limited to writing or editing. I also act as your guide, cheerleader, and teacher. Together, we will make your project the best it can be.

How I Work

Communication is essential, and I am available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT. I work with my clients at their pace, and together, we brainstorm the direction and voice of your content. I have helped clients write entire books via email or with weekly Zoom meetings. My methods of gathering the information needed are flexible, and I work in a way that is productive and comfortable for my clients.

I also specialize in helping clients who have unique circumstances or challenges. I join every partnership with a new client with a “can-do” and “how can we make this happen?” attitude. As a former project manager, I’m also pretty good at keeping my writers, authors, and clients on task and moving forward.

If you want to schedule an introductory phone call to discuss how we can work together, email me at RebeccaFlansburg (@) Gmail (dot) Com.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

Testimonials

Becky’s book-shepherding skills are the quiet force that helped pull the book out of me and get it onto the page. I am thrilled and excited to share that, with Becky’s help, I finished a book that had been sitting in my head for 2 years in just 4 months. Becky’s help in creating a book-writing focus, as she organized my thoughts, kept me on a weekly writing schedule, and received all my voice memos, notes, and teaching videos to pull out the nuggets of gold and get them onto the page. If you have something to say, something to share, or have always been saying that you want to write a book, Becky is the woman to help you get it done. She is simply magical in her talents.~Valarie Budayr–author of Thrive: Living a Self-Healed Life.