What We Can Do For You

Ridgewood Rooster Books is a full-service writing improvement center, providing development editing, copy editing, proofreading, and general publishing industry consultancy.

Copy editing and proofreading

We understand...it's nearly impossible to get the English language right, even for native speakers. Need help perfecting the grammar and spelling in your work, and shaping it to conform to publishing industry standards? We'll get you there. This is an excellent choice for first-time authors, businesses setting up websites that want to avoid embarrassing mistakes, or anybody with some prose they want checked.

Development editing

This is the most in-depth form of the editorial process. Looking to sharpen your prose and make sure everything is clear? Want to develop your manuscript, receive feedback and ideas for the revision process, and fully sharpen your work to be the best that it can be? We've got your back. We'll go through your writing, line by line, offering critical advice and suggesting rewrites for the sticky wickets. You’ll also receive broad stroke notes for improving your manuscript and a detailed editorial letter, summarizing the work from the perspective of a first-time reader and offering guidance for next steps.

Publishing consultancy

You have your manuscript completed, but what are the next steps? Do you want to self-publish or seek a traditional publisher? Should you get an agent? And what are the pros and cons for all of these options? If you’re wondering what’s ahead in your journey to becoming an author, and would like to pick the brain of a seasoned publishing professional, then 1:1 consultation is available to answer any questions you may have and offer guidance based on your unique situation.