Your story, brilliantly told.
Welcome to Emma Kilkelly – Writing and Self-Publishing Coach. Discover my journey, my passion for empowering writers, and how I can help you transform your ideas into a published book.
From lecture halls to literary journeys.
My path to becoming a Writing and Self-Publishing Coach began in the academic world, as a university lecturer at institutions like the University of Lincoln, University of Huddersfield, and Manchester University. My true passion there was giving students feedback on their essays and dissertations. That love for refining words, combined with my research experience and desire for productive, self-managed work, led me to initially become self-employed as a writer, editor and proofreader.
I started by writing and editing autobiographies, then expanded into a diverse range of 'how-to' books, dystopian novels, cozy mystery series, and numerous self-help, business, leadership, and management books for a wide variety of professionals, CEOs, and entrepreneurs. This extensive background has equipped me with unique insights into the writing and publishing landscape.
Empowering your words.
My greatest joy comes from helping writers and self-publishers elevate their work. I provide constructive, detailed revisions using 'track changes', always ensuring you maintain full autonomy over your manuscript. Ultimately, it’s your book and your choice; I am here to help you achieve the highest possible quality.
For non-fiction ghostwriting clients, I help consolidate their life's work and expertise into a compelling book, ready to share with the world. For fiction ghostwriting, I transform creative ideas and outlines into fully realised, captivating novels. Whether it's articulating complex ideas, creating a passive income stream, or simply getting thoughts onto paper, I'm dedicated to making a significant difference in your writing journey.
Transforming ideas into books.
I thrive on working with clients who seek ghostwriting services. The most common challenge I help overcome is translating raw ideas into a well-written, thoroughly researched, nicely structured, and beautifully presented book. By handling the writing process, I save people 60+ hours, allowing you to focus on your strengths while I craft your 30,000+word manuscript.
I'm here to stop procrastination and ensure your book gets completed. I simplify the often overwhelming self-publishing process from start to finish. Furthermore, if you have dyslexia, ADHD, or English as a second language, I can create a fluent, error-free written book that truly articulates your vision.
"Emma's exceptional listening, thorough notes, and genuine care ensure my voice is perfectly captured. Her dedication to quality and prompt communication make the entire process a joy."
A satisfied author