I understand you have worked hard on your manuscript; you've written a book! I hope you are proud of such an amazing accomplishment. And now, you are looking to make your dream of publication a reality. I'm honored to support you along the way.
Remember, this is your work.
I'm not here to change your goals; I'm here to support you as you work toward them.
I'm not here to critique your writing style; I'm here to be an extension of your voice and help you finesse it.
I'm here to ask questions about the overarching project, as well as the finer details.
I'm here to provide recommendations and/or adjustments to include: flow, story, character development, in addition to other components of writing.
At the end of this process, you should be moving on with a project you are happy with and proud of.
You are going to release your book into the world!
Congratulations!
Your art should be celebrated, your creativity should be celebrated, YOU should be celebrated.