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I'm Lyric, a devoted spiritualist and steward of the written word.

Growing up as an only child, reading and writing were the ways I passed the time and escaped into other realms of existence. I didn't have the language for it then, but some part of me always knew the power words hold, the way story etches itself into our DNA and helps us make sense of the Unknown.

​A little bit wiser and a little more experienced, I now recognize writers and artists as humanity's time keepers, those who have been called to record who we are, what we're fighting against, and the many ways we're creating our freedom now and into the future. With our unique voices and perspectives, each of us is contributing to the Earth we wish to see, the Earth we know we likely won't get to witness for ourselves. Our work is important, and it's vital that we do it well.

That love for the written word never left me. It only pushed me in a direction I didn't think was possible as a child: helping people write and develop books.* For nearly a decade, I've dedicated myself to learning the book business inside and out, studying the art and craft of writing, and gathering the tricks of the trade to help healers, dreamers, and visionaries translate their insights and stories into engaging titles.

 

I work with publishers, agents, and authors in a variety of ways. Some people come to me with nothing more than a collection of random writings and a desire to turn them into a full-length book. Some bring a finished draft and need help developing it into something people actually want to read. Others want to turn their dull manuscript into a page-turner. And fairly recently, people have started asking for support in crafting that ever-important book proposal.

I know writing a book is no small feat. In fact, it's one of the most vulnerable things we can do. Which is why I'm intentional about fostering a safe space where we can share our thoughts, feelings, and ideas openly. No topic is off limits, no taboo too uncomfortable to witness. And your intellectual property is protected every step of the way.

 

If any of this sounds like what you're looking for, my digital door is wide open. My experience is vast enough to help you write or edit just about anything, but in case you were wondering, these are the categories I enjoy working on the most:

  • Indigenous spirituality & religion

  • Personal development

  • Self-help

  • Memoir

  • Conscious business

  • Creativity/art

  • Women's health

  • Feminist thought

  • Deconstruction/decolonization

 

Books are my passion. Let's talk about how we can make yours a success! 

*At no point will I use generative AI to write or develop your book. It's not really my thing; I'm a huge proponent of human-created art. But no worries if you used AI to craft your notes or draft. Just let me know where and how so we can rework it.

"Lyric was so wonderful to work with! Her prices are fair and her work is outstanding! She definitely has the talent and the eye for editing! I am forever grateful for her, as she has helped edit one of my biggest dreams in life: my first book. I plan on using her for future writing projects."

— Joan Zodianz, Astrologer/Author of You Are More Than Just Your Sun Sign

Tropical Green Leaves

"I had an excellent experience working with Lyric. She was professional, supportive, and delivered everything on time. Her [developmental editing] review was thorough and insightful, with specific, actionable suggestions to sharpen the structure and clarify the core message of my manuscript. I highly recommend her to any writer seeking a discerning, engaged editorial partner."

— Agueda Hernandez,

memoir forthcoming

Green Leaves

"It was a true pleasure working with Lyric on my first book. Her feedback was thoughtful, compassionate, and clear. She deeply understood the heart of my work and helped me shape it into something even more powerful. Her notes on theme, structure and emotional tone helped me see my work with fresh eyes. Most of all, she reminded me why I write: to offer others what I once needed myself. I’m grateful for her care, her clarity, and her belief in the value of my words."

— Henrietta O.,

Author of What the Silence Gave Me

Portfolio

Although I cannot share the books I have ghostwritten due to client confidentiality, I can share some of the 50+ titles I have edited with publishers like Hachette, Macmillan, Sounds True, Hardie Grant, University of Florida Press, and more.

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I live and work on the unceded historic territory of, at minimum, 51 federally recognized Sovereign Nations, including the Kiowa, Jicarilla Apache, Comanche, Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Ute nations.

As a Black woman, I am consistently striving to move beyond land acknowledgement and use my resources and privilege to uplift, empower, and give back to the dedicated stewards and original inhabitants of this sacred land. 

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