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From dissertation to publishable book.

Beyond the Thesis is a focused editorial service for scholars ready to shape their thesis into a strong book manuscript or proposal. Whether you’ve completed your PhD recently or you’re returning to your work after some time away, this service is designed to help you take the next confident step toward publication.

I’ve helped countless academics do just that and delivered dozens of workshops on the topic when I worked for a large academic publisher. Don’t believe me? Sounds like I’m exaggerating? Check out my portfolio!

This isn’t a full edit: it’s a strategic, big-picture intervention that helps you assess your book’s potential, revise with purpose, and approach publishers with confidence.

Starting price: £400, depending on length and scope of materials

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What’s included:

  • A careful read-through of your thesis or book manuscript

  • A detailed editorial report outlining:

    • Structural and conceptual strengths and gaps

    • Suggestions for reframing, cutting, or expanding

    • Advice on adapting tone and content for a book audience

  • Comments on one draft and one revision of your book proposal (if applicable)

  • Optional: 60-minute consultation call to discuss the feedback and next steps

Does this sound like you?

  • You’ve finished your PhD, and everyone says your work is “publishable,” but no one tells you what that really means

  • You’re struggling to cut the thesis language and structure without losing the core of your research

  • You want to reach academic or crossover readers, but aren’t sure how to make that leap

  • You’re not ready for a full developmental edit, but you do need guidance

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Here’s how I can help:

✔ Identify the core of your book and clarify its audience
✔ Offer practical suggestions for revision and adaptation
✔ Help you shift from “dissertation” to “book” thinking
✔ Support your proposal writing with constructive, grounded feedback
✔ Give you a clear, calm path forward with your project

Why work with me?

I spent a decade working at Bloomsbury Academic, where I helped early-career researchers turn their dissertations into books and delivered many workshops on the subject. You can check out my portfolio here.

I understand the expectations of academic publishers and how hard it can be to shift from thesis-writing mode to book-thinking mode. My approach is practical, respectful, and focused on helping you feel ready to move forward.