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Write the book your ideas deserve.

You need a strategic book writing partner.

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How We Work Together

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    Tier 1

    Narrative Strategy & Architecture

    (6-8 week sprint)


    I'll help you transform complex ideas into a structured, compelling narrative that a publisher or audience will buy into.

    Define the 'big idea' and framework

    Build chapter/section scaffolding

    Deliverables: Narrative blueprint, chapter outline, positioning doc

    NOTE: Pricing varies based on partnership agreement

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    Tier 2

    Research-Backed Drafting & Development
    (10-15 Weeks)

    I do the heavy lifting of turning raw insights into publication-ready prose.

    Draft key sections and integrate research insights

    Elevate storyline, tone, and market resonance

    Deliverables: Chapter drafts, integrated synthesis, editorial roadmap

    Note: Pricing dependent on scope of work

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    Tier 3

    Fractional Author Coaching
    (ongoing partnership)

  • "Lucy was the most fantastic writing coach, editor, and contributor to our Connector Manager book. She helped us to turn our ideas into compelling prose on the page. She's creative, thoughtful, and a joy to work with. Our book was so much better as a result of her involvement!"

    —Sari Wilde, Practice Vice President @ Gartner, Author of The Connector Manager

  • "Lucy played a defining role in shaping the narrative strength of the book. She enabled me to move quickly from insight to story, challenged my initial framing with sharper perspectives, and elevated the precision and clarity of the language throughout the book."

    —Jaime Roca, Founder @ Standout Manager, Author of Standout

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About Me

Hi, I’m Lucy. I've spent my career translating complex leadership ideas into market-shaping narratives.

Former Gartner Executive Advisor

Advisor trusted by Cisco's C-suite and global HR leaders on leadership, talent, and future of work strategy.

Contributor to Leadership Titles

Creative, research-driven, and relentlessly focused on clarity — I help leaders articulate what others can't quite say.

MBA-Trained Strategist

Expert in connecting organizational insight with storytelling that lands commercially and conceptually. Experienced building blogs, websites, learning courses, and new media.

Let’s Talk.

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