Figure of Speech
Helping Busy Professionals Become Published Authors
Turn your ideas, expertise, and lived experiences into a professionally published book without sacrificing your time or career.
Figure of Speech
Helping Busy Professionals Become Published Authors
Turn your ideas, expertise, and lived experiences into a professionally published book without sacrificing your time or career.
About Us
At Figure of Speech, we specialize in helping busy, high-earning professionals turn their ideas and expertise into published books, without sacrificing their valuable time. Our team handles the writing, editing, and publishing process so you can focus on what you do best.
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Our Complete Literary Services
At Figure of Speech, we provide comprehensive literary solutions designed for the busy professional like yourself. We do all of the work – taking your manuscript from concept to completion, so you can continue to focus on your career.
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Copy Editing
Our copy editing service ensures your manuscript is polished and professional. We meticulously review your work for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency, giving your writing clarity and precision.
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Developmental Editing
Developmental editing dives deeper into the structure and content of your manuscript. We help you refine your ideas, strengthen your narrative, and ensure your message resonates with your target audience. From plot development to character arcs or logical flow, we guide you every step of the way.
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Design
A great book deserves a great look. Our design service covers everything from eye-catching covers to professional interior layouts. We make sure your book stands out on the shelf and provides an enjoyable reading experience.
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Ghostwriting
No time to write? Let us do it for you. Our experienced writers will capture your voice and vision, transforming your ideas into a compelling, ready to read handbook, lead magnet, biography or autobiography for your target audience.
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VIP Intensives
Prefer to do the heavy lifting yourself? We offer one-on-one deep dive sessions (6 hours) for authors – working with you to develop a self-publishing blueprint that will take you from a great idea to a published manuscript.
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The Complete Package
Need it all done, but don’t have the time to do it yourself? We offer a bundled package that includes developmental editing/ghostwriting, copy editing, and design. We’ll turn your book idea or all of those sheets of paper into a professionally published book that’s ready to be shared with the world.
Ready to get started?
At Figure of Speech, we provide comprehensive literary solutions designed for the busy professional like yourself. We do all of the work
Client Testimonials
After participating in her course, Write On, I was inspired to gather the stories I’d been sharing about being a caregiver for my aging parents and compile them into a book. I reached out to Dr. Carey for her advice and guidance, and she walked me through the entire process. Dr. Yazeed ensured that I understood all aspects of the publishing process. She was professional, compassionate, resourceful and stern (even gangster) when she needed to be.
I am forever grateful to Dr. Carey and look forward to working with her on my next project.
Dr. Tracy Daniel-Hardy
author of The Adventures of Butch and Ruby
Working with Dr. Yazeed not only helped me achieve a new goal (being a published author), but that goal also increased my visibility as a thought leader and motivational speaker. I am truly grateful for her assistance, and would HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend that if you want to publish, you get on her calendar and let her show you the way.
Dr. Tiffany Jenkins
author of Reclaiming My Time
Client Testimonials
Upcoming Workshop
Write On! How to Write a Book in 7 Days
- Thursday, January 15th
- 7pm EST
- Dr. Carey Yazeed
$25
In this workshop you will:
- Learn how to carve out time to write a book in 7 days, even with a demanding schedule
- Understand the self-publishing process from start to finish
- Discover how self-publishing can boost your career, credibility, and income
- Receive expert advice from a seasoned author and literary service provider on how not to waste money during the self-publishing process.