Do you dream of writing and publishing a book? If so, then you’re in the right place!
At The Book Shelf, we help aspiring nonfiction authors bring their books to life. We’ve worked on over 500 books with authors around the globe from first-timers to New York Times bestsellers and non-native speakers … and we want to help you.
We know the publishing industry, genre standards, and reader expectations, so we’ll make sure your book is impressive enough to stand out among that million. Whether you’re looking to land a publisher or self-publishing, you’re not on your own. We offer cover-to-cover services from coaching to critique, content editing to copy editing, design to proofreading.
We believe that we’re all here to make the world a better place for others, so we specialise in books that make the world a better place and make a real difference in readers’ lives. Our specialist genres are: personal development, business entrepreneurship, well-being, and philosophy.
If you want to write a life-changing or world-changing book but don’t know where to start, browse our services or get in touch today and get your book on the bookshelf! You’ll also find writer’s guides with insider tips, success stories from published authors, and insights from a book editor.
Insider insights, book reviews, and top tips from a book editor.
Guides on self-publishing, publishing, writing, and more from book professionals.
Success stories and insider tips from published authors.
Our coaching, editing, design, and proofreading services.
Check out our latest blog posts here…
NaNoWriMo: Write a whole nonfiction book in November
Want to write a nonfiction book in just 30 days? Why not challenge yourself to do NaNoWriMo this November? Find out how here.
Eight “Lessons in Stoicism”: How to be a better human
In our world of excess, of always wanting more, of social media fame, Stoicism offers a different path. Yet being stoic has been misunderstood as cold and unemotional. Here are eight lessons on how to be Stoic.
10 Self-Help Clichés to Avoid in Your Writing
If you’re writing self-help your primary goal is most likely to help people, but it’s easy to go wrong with self-help, especially in offering unhelpful clichés. So, here are the top 10 self-help cliches to avoid in your writing.
Why Nonfiction Needs to Have a Narrative
It’s tempting to think that stories are just for fiction, but your nonfiction book needs a narrative too. Want to know why? Find out with our guest Shazeen from The Writer Vending Machine.
Physical Books vs. e-books: which are more popular?
The age-old question—which do readers prefer: physical books or e-books? The question is harder to answer than expected. Let’s take a look at the data.
Exclusive Interview: Samba Lékouye, Author of “Everythink: Wisdom 4 Freedom”
Check out our exclusive interview with Samba Lékouye, author of the unusual philosophy book “Everythink – Wisdom 4 Freedom”
3 Simple Steps to Start Writing a Nonfiction Book
If you want to write a nonfiction book, the first question that comes to mind is: where do I start? The answer involves three simple steps. Discover them here.
What Format & Trim Size Should My Book Be? An inside guide to book design and formatting
So, you want to self-publish your book, but which format? Do you need e-pub, Mobi, print, or a mix? Do you want it an e-reader version and physical copies? Here’s your inside guide to book formats.
13 Business Lessons I Learned from Sun Tsu’s “The Art of War”
I didn’t think I’d learn much from a 5th Century book on Chinese warfare, but I was wrong! Here are the 13 lessons I learned about business and leadership from Sun Tsu’s “The Art of War”.
What our clients say about us…
“A true collaborator with an eye for detail, Ameesha knew my vision and helped set me on a path to realizing it. I really appreciate how she turned herself into a subject matter expert on my own subject! I will definitely trust my future endeavors to her guiding hand.” – Lane Bailey
“Ameesha was an incredible find. Her turnaround time was bested only by the quality of her work. She was insightful and provided a lot of great guidance on changes that needed to be made to the manuscript. Outstanding work. I’ve already started a second project with her — no need to go out to bid. I’ve found the best editor.” – Frederick Williams
“This was my first time working with a professional editor and handing your first manuscript over to a complete stranger is daunting, but Ameesha quickly calmed those fears. Working with her felt like a real partnership. She took a vested interest in my book and provided edits, feedback, and insights that made my draft so much better. I was amazed at how well she balanced both the details and the big-picture elements of my manuscript. Ameesha goes above and beyond the call of duty.” – Stacy Moroz
