Signature Offerings

I offer a small number of high-touch, narrative-driven collaborations, tailored to the scope and complexity of each project.

Review my base offerings and pricing and then complete the form below to begin discussing your project.

  • A private, bespoke personal narrative

    A bespoke life story written in close collaboration with the client.

    This offering includes:

    • In-depth interviews

    • Narrative development

    • Tailored research

    Together, these elements create a cohesive, engaging personal history or private memoir. Designed for individuals who want a polished, substantive record of their life, values, and legacy for family or private circulation—not a commercial publishing project.

    Investment: $55,000–$95,000
    Next step: Inquire for a custom quote.

  • For complex life stories or public-facing narratives

    A comprehensive, full-length memoir, biography, or thought leadership book crafted through:

    • Extensive interviews

    • Deep archival and historical research

    • Full ghostwriting collaboration

    This is a high-touch, immersive process suitable for clients with complex stories, public platforms, mission-driven work, or narratives intended for an outside audience. Each project is tailored to scope, research requirements, and publication goals.

    Investment: $95,000–$150,000
    Next step: Inquire to discuss timeline and fit.

  • Expert support to help you finish the book

    For writers with a serious project underway, I offer developmental editing and book coaching to help you turn your draft, dissertation, or long-held idea into a cohesive and compelling manuscript.

    This offering is a strong fit for:

    • Authors with a book contract in hand and deadlines to meet

    • First-time memoirists shaping complex material into a strong narrative

    • Scholars turning a dissertation into a public-facing book

    • Writers who want ongoing support and accountability to stay on track

    Developmental editing begins at $5,000 for a full manuscript review and includes big-picture feedback on structure, argument, narrative arc, voice, clarity, and next steps. Includes an editorial letter and Zoom call to discuss feedback.

    Book coaching is available via monthly retainers for writers seeking ongoing support.

    I’ll help you finish this project. Reach out for a custom quote.

  • I am a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator specializing in identity, voice, and the power of story.

    My keynote, Reclaiming Your Voice: A Historian’s Guide to Identity and Connection, helps audiences examine the inherited narratives that shape their lives so they can develop a stronger sense of self, communicate with clarity, and remain connected across differences.

    I also lead interactive writing workshops, including Cultivating Joy in a Body That Keeps the Score, which integrates story, reflection, and embodied writing practices to help participants reconnect with voice, intuition, memory, and joy.

    Next Step: Inquire about availability and speaker fee.

  • "Katie takes things we discuss or I write and turns them into readable and cogent chapters and integrates them into a story that fits with the backdrop of American and world history during my lifetime. She is a careful historian and master editor. And she keeps up a steady, rapid pace towards completion."

    — Client Judy Dushku
    Writer, Professor, Activist

  • "Working with Katie is a great collaboration—professional but not stuffy, easy to work with, meets all deadlines, has incredible feedback, and gets every manuscript ready for the next step, whether through developmental editing or copyediting."

    — John Hatch
    Editorial Manager, Signature Books

  • "Katie knows how to incorporate other people’s ideas, asks the right questions, and takes time to synthesize voices. I always look forward to working with such a gifted and generous scholar!"

    — Heather Sundahl
    Co-Author of Fifty Years of Exponent II

Ready to Discuss?

If you're interested in working with me, complete the form with a few details about your project. I'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.