Pamela Koehne-Drube
Freelance Writer & EditorWhether you’re a blogger, first-time novelist, established writer, or just need some guidance, I’m here to help.
Freelance Writer
Hi, I’m Pamela
I’m a freelance writer, editor, and researcher. I’ve dedicated my life to books, reading, and the written word. Whether they are fiction or non-fiction, books are uniquely magical – they can inspire, transport, teach, and challenge.
I’ve been part of the book world for over a decade as an historian, ghostwriter, and professional editor, I’ve also worked as a bookseller giving me unique insight into the publishing and sales process and how authors can market their work.
I’ve worked on a wide variety of different books, ranging anywhere from picture books, to poetry, and even business biographies. I also regularly edit and contribute to blogs ranging in topic from period furniture through to self-help.
I have never believed that books should be the reserve of a few. I love making writing accessible to everyone. Writing is often seen as an impossible goal, but I don’t believe that. I think it’s far more accessible than people realise. No matter what your project, how big or how small, get in touch. I’m here to help.
What I do
My Services
Writing
As a freelance writer, I offer affordable tailored ghostwriting services for manuscripts of all levels of completeness, and across multiple genres.
Editing
I offer various editing services ranging from basic proofreading through to comprehensive line edits. I edit projects of any size and genre, from blogs to novels.
Book Coaching
Have an idea for a book but don’t know how to get started? I can coach you through the process, no matter what stage your idea is at.
Research
As a professional historian, I have a unique research skill set. Whether you need in-depth historical research, or fact-checking, I can help.
How it Works
Every project is unique, so I approach every one on a case by case basis. I offer free advice on the level of work I recommend based on your project brief, and will offer multiple options to work as closely to individual budgets as I can. If you need a freelance writer or editor, get in touch for a free quote. I’m a friendly and willing ear.
Resources
From the Blog
9 Best Writing Apps
Over my years as a writer I’ve tried practically every piece of software out there - anything to make the writing process easier. With a large workload and deadlines, being able to streamline my process is essential. It not only improves my output but means I get some...
7 Common Book Cover Mistakes
A book cover is your readers’ first impression of your work, and while it’s easy to say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” the reality is very different. Both fiction and non-fiction authors often fail to create book covers that really speak to their audience and...
5 Ways to Use Images for Inspiration
I’ve got a Pinterest board dedicated entirely to images that spark ideas. Some of my best ideas come to me almost in passing and are almost always prompted by something I’ve seen or heard. Pictures are powerful. They can evoke mood, promote action, and even change our...
Should You Write What You Know?
Everyone knows the old adage: “Write what you know.” The statement holds true, but in its simple form, it’s at best, misleading, at worst, reductionist. What we know isn’t as straightforward as just what we’ve experienced, it’s what we read, and think, and...
5 Ways You Can Improve Your Work Through Fanfiction
Fanfiction has a poor reputation. It’s often considered cheap imitation or low quality. A lot of the time, however, that reputation is undeserved. There are a lot of talented writers out there who use fanfiction to explore their own creativity, and many popular...
How To Make NaNoWriMo Work For You
I mentor a few creative writing groups online, and one of the things I get asked most is how I feel about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). It’s a tough question and one to which I have a conflicted answer. I attempt NaNoWriMo every year in...