The Shape of You

Emily J. Steele is a creative consultant and writer based in the Dallas, Texas area.

Emily approached me on the eve of submitting her manuscript for publication. She wanted a fresh pair of eyes to look at her collection of essays on beauty standards and body image. Dusting off my journalism degree and editorial experience, I line edited each essay for grammar, punctuation, conciseness and clarity. I also helped determine the order of essays in the books, offered feedback on headlines and subheads and shared my input on the design and layout of the book. I consulted with Emily on a “go-to-market” strategy for the book rollout, including reaching out to bookstores in her area to stock the book, micro influencer marketing and experiential events to promote the book and start a conversation around women, beauty and bodies. You can purchase a copy of The Shape of You: Personal Reflections on Challenging Beauty Standards, Changing the Narrative, and Celebrating Who You Are, As You Are by Emily J. Steele here.

Two women standing together indoors, one holding a book titled 'the shape of you.' The woman on the left is wearing a blue and white patterned dress with puffed sleeves, and the woman on the right is wearing a black dress with white polka dots. Behin
Stack of books titled "the shape of you" by Emily J. Steele, with the spines visible on the left and the covers on the right.
A wooden bookshelf displaying multiple copies of the book "The Shape of You" by Emily Steele. In the background, a green bookshelf holds various books and decorative items, with a plant on top and framed art on the wall.
Person holding a yellow book titled 'the shape of you' by emily j. steele, with colorful abstract shapes on the cover.

Editorial direction | Self publishing help | Line editing | Copy editor | Personal branding | Influencer marketing | Affiliate marketing | Product & merch development | Brand activations & collaborations | PR strategy

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