Case Details
Client Name:
Ogechi Otisi Kalu
Date:
2021
Category:
Professional Review
Location:
Ghana
Professional Review
Problem
Ogechi Otisi Kalu, a budding author, completed her first book but realized she needed an expert's eye to ensure her work met professional standards. She sought a comprehensive assessment to enhance the quality and impact of her manuscript.
Approach
To address Ogechi's concerns, we employed a collaborative approach that involved online meetings where she explicitly shared the outcome she desired:
Key Features of the Program
- Critical Evaluation: The book underwent a meticulous evaluation to identify its strengths and areas requiring enhancement. This process involved analyzing the narrative structure, character development, pacing, and overall coherence.
- Detailed Feedback: We highlighted key areas of improvement, including suggestions for refining language, tightening the plot, and enhancing thematic depth. The feedback was constructive and aimed at elevating the manuscript's overall quality.
- Action Plan: A detailed action plan was crafted, outlining specific steps and deliverables. This included a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of necessary edits, recommendations for rewrites, and stylistic adjustments.
- Timeline: We established a realistic timeline to ensure the project stayed on track. The schedule included milestones for different stages of editing and regular updates to keep the client informed.
- Continuous Communication: Regular communication was maintained throughout the process, ensuring Ogechi was involved and informed about the progress of her book's transformation.
- Final Submission: Upon completion, we submitted the edited manuscript, along with a summary of the changes made and suggestions for further improvement, if needed.
- Client Feedback: Post-submission, Ogechi provided feedback, expressing her satisfaction with the work done. Her positive response confirmed the success of the review process.
Result
The client was extremely pleased with the final version of her book. Our professional review not only enhanced the quality of the manuscript but also boosted Ogechi's confidence in her work. After publishing her book, she was so satisfied with the outcome that she sent us a complimentary copy as a token of appreciation. This successful collaboration highlighted the
Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create." — Jana Kingsford