The Book Shelf

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What we do

If your dream is to be a published author and see your book on a bookshelf (or Kindle!), we’re here to make that dream a reality. At The Book Shelf, we bring nonfiction to life. We help authors like you create life-changing books on their subject matter expertise because we believe that great books make the world a better place. Our experienced book professionals have worked on over 500 books with authors around the globe from first-timers to New York Times bestsellers… and now it’s your time. So, whether you need book coaching, critique, editing, design, proofreading, or marketing—or you want to write a book but don’t know where to start—we can bring your book to life.

  • Coaching

    We help you turn your idea into a book with guidance on planning, structure, audience, and goals. We offer a path through either the publishing or self-publishing process.

  • Critique

    We provide an honest, objective, and informed review of your book, with feedback on everything from the title to the final words and recommendations on how to improve your manuscript. 

  • Editing

    We offer big-picture editing of your content, structure, and message as well as small-picture editing of your wording, language, and grammar to create an awesome overall read.

  • Design

    We create professional templates and bespoke book covers so that your book is eye-catching and smooth, with reader-friendly e-book or print typesetting and design.

  • Proofreading

    We scour your final manuscript with eagle eyes and close attention to detail to eliminate those sneaky typos and pesky errors.

  • Marketing

    We can help you market your book by creating a strategy, website, author bio, blurb, blogs, book trailers, and more.

Book Proposals

If you’d like to land a traditional publishing deal for your nonfiction book, then you need a strong nonfiction book proposal and a compelling query letter. You’ll also need to know what literary agents and publishers are really looking for, where to find them, and how to submit your manuscript. The submission process can seem like a minefield, but we’ll give you the inside view, helping you craft your submission and guiding you through the process of trying to bag a publishing deal.

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Ameesha
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At The Book Shelf Ltd, we bring nonfiction to life. We help aspiring authors to create life-changing books on their subject matter expertise. Our small team of book-loving professionals are here to take authors from idea to bookshelf—from coaching to critique, editing to design, and marketing. We were established in 2018, though we’ve been in the publishing industry for 14+ years and have worked on over 500 books with authors around the globe from first-timers to award-winners, non-native speakers to New York Times bestsellers.
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What our clients say

"This collaboration with Ameesha was my first time working with a professional editor. I have to admit I was worried at first. Handing your first manuscript over to a complete stranger is daunting. Ameesha quickly calmed those fears.

I loved working with Ameesha. Working with her felt like a real partnership. She took a vested interest in my book and provided edits, feedback, and novel insights that made my draft so much better. I was amazed at how well she seemed to be able to balance both the details and the big-picture elements of my manuscript.

Ameesha goes above and beyond the call of duty. She is very personable yet also very professional. Ameesha is honest, hard-working, flexible, and thorough. Working with her is a real joy. I look forward to working with her on my next project."


Stacy Moroz, author of "Persistence is Futile: How Taking a Break Can Move You Forward"

"Ameesha is the best! She helped me as a structural editor on my animation book. What led me to choose her was her response to my request as she went into extreme detail as how she was going to help make my book the best it can be. She understood my target audience and knew how to structure my book to better reach them. 

Ameesha will ask the tough questions and will hit you with the truth. Her willingness be blunt will only help improve your book in the long run. She was very responsive and flexible throughout the whole process and also answered my questions in a timely fashion. 

I was hesitant spending money for this at first, but after going through the process with Ameesha, it was well worth it. She has helped make my book far better than what I could have done on my own. I’d definitely recommend Ameesha for any project that you may have."


Eric Bravo, author of "How to Get an Animation Internship: A Guide That Helps You Apply, Interview, and Get Your Foot into Show Business"

"Embarking on a self-publishing journey is not for the fainthearted. But had it not been for the endless support of Ameesha and The Book Shelf Ltd, it would likely have been so much harder. I was dubious about hiring an editor initially, but a traditionally published friend of mine said that a good editor is worth their weight in gold. He was absolutely right! 

From day one, Ameesha has been an incredible resource. She produced a fantastically detailed editorial assessment, providing more insight than I had expected from the original quote. She has been on hand and happy to answer my many questions, which as a first time author has proven to be invaluable. She has provided me with way more value than I could ever have expected from her fee.

I can't have been the easiest of clients to deal with either, however I have never found the least bit of frustration from her. She is highly professional, approachable and consultative. She always seems to have the best interest of the author in mind, even at the expense of her personal time. She is a wonderful editor who has gone above and beyond throughout this project.

It is this level of professionalism and diligence that makes her future success (and that of her clients) inevitable. Hopefully an editor and friend of mine for a long time to come!"


Jym Brown, author of Amazon bestseller "#Life: The Wisdom of Philosophy, Psychology and Pop-culture for Living a Better Life"
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