“I came into the process of developing a book proposal for submission to publishers with very little understanding of what was required or how to bring all the pieces together. Working with Brette was truly transformative, and she has been pivotal in my writing journey. Her exceptional guidance, wisdom, and insight gave me the clarity, structure, and confidence I needed to shape my ideas into a proposal I was proud to submit. I could not have reached that point without her.”
I recommend Brette to every person who tells me they want to write a book. She is a total rockstar book coach and editor. If you have a book and don’t know where to start, it’s here.
I remember being so nervous to share my work at the beginning, but Brette was incredibly supportive, fun to work with, and asked the right questions to help clarify my message. She cheered when my unique, quirky voice came through and helped me trust that those moments mattered.
Her experience as the author or co-author of more than 50 books was evident throughout our work together. Brette brought clarity, structure, and calm to a process that initially felt overwhelming. She is a true delight, and someone I look forward to working with again.
Fortunately, I was introduced to Brette Sember, an editor who could bring my book to publication. She was thoughtful and respectful of my vision, and I learned to trust her judgement; she was never wrong. Brette was much more than an editor, but a true creative partner. The proof of her input has been glowing reviews from people who I trust to tell me the truth. This book wouldn’t be what it is without Brette. She believed in me and the project, and helped to make it all it should be. Her edits went beyond structure and grammar—they nurtured the message, and helped me create something that can truly help employees deal with their narcissist managers. And, I am proud of my work.
I had the pleasure of working with Brette Sember on developing my book proposal, and I couldn’t be more impressed with her expertise and support throughout the process. As a first-time author navigating the complexities of traditional publishing, I needed someone who could help me transform my business expertise into a compelling proposal that would catch agents’ and publishers’ attention. Brette delivered exactly that and more. The final proposal exceeded my expectations and truly captures both the urgency of the problem my book solves and the proven framework I’ve developed. I feel confident presenting this to agents, knowing it represents my work in the best possible light. I would highly recommend Brette to any author serious about getting their book published. Her editorial expertise, combined with her genuine investment in her clients’ success, makes her an invaluable partner in the publishing journey.
“Brette Sember is the most thoughtful content/copy editor with whom I’ve ever worked, and I’ve written 22 books. She is my go-to person as the publisher of Lucid House Publishing, and has done excellent work in several different genres. I’ve also used her services as an Indexer. Again, her attention to detail and timeliness are impeccable. I highly recommend her. In almost 40 years of working in
publishing, she is the best I have ever encountered.”
“Working with Brette as my editor and book coach was an absolute game-changer for my book proposal. Her expertise and guidance transformed it into something truly exceptional. Not only did she help me make my proposal better, but she also pushed me as a writer, teaching me valuable tips and writing rules along the way. Her dedication and commitment to my project were evident in every interaction, making the entire process both educational and enjoyable. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with Brette and highly recommend her to any aspiring writer.”
“Brette is a great writing coach, cheerleader and editor in one. She helped me to work on big enough pieces of my book proposal to feel like ( and make ) great progress while keeping it from feeling overwhelming. From concept to proposal in just over 8 wks! Wahoo! I look forward to working with her again- on the full book when it gets accepted in the next few months.”
“Brette was a huge part of my book writing process. She gave so much incredibly helpful feedback and helped me bring my book together. The advice I was given was to DEFINITELY get a book editor, and I’m so glad I got to have Brette as mine!”
“It was my first book proposal and I had lots of books on the shelves to tell me how to do it, researched the internet, but in the end my truest form of help came from Brette Sember. Once I sought her help for this overwhelming project, everything came together.
Brette clearly is a master at crafting and honing book proposals and helping you find your voice. She not only gave me practical advice but encouraged me to use my own voice in the proposal. I still remember her little notes, “Where’s that Claudine bravado?!”
My agent complimented me on the book proposal (I think she was expecting a mess from a first time author) and sold it to Running Press. The book is doing very well, and after 3 months of its release went into its second printing.”