Developmental Editing

I offer developmental editing for completed manuscripts. Initial manuscript assessments before undertaking a comprehensive edit are also available. I specialize in memoir, literary fiction, general nonfiction, and academic writing. I also provide proofreading services.

Writing Coaching

With more than 25 years as a college writing teaching, I can coach you through the challenges of writing at any stage of the writing process. We will work together to help you achieve your vision for your book. As collaborators, we can tackle your writing project together.

Ghostwriter/Book Doctor

Whether you need help writing white papers, press releases, fact sheets, or a full website revamp, I have the writing experience to keep your message on point to reach your audience and stakeholders. Free time from your busy schedule; hire me as a ghostwriter or book doctor.

Testimonials

I had occasion to retain Lee Hornbrook for a developmental edit on what I thought was a good first-manuscript-quality draft of my memoir. He provided a letter conveying his developmental analysis together with copious comments on the body of the memoir.

I am impressed and pleased with the work he did for me. His analysis was spot on, and his explanations of his observations were skillfully conveyed and bathed in quiet, courteous, and highly informative terms.His percipience and devotion to the task were first-rate. I consider the time he spent on the edit most generous, and the quality of his observations exceptional. I recommend him unreservedly to anyone considering a developmental edit on their work.

Steve Alexander, Writer