Command+Z Content
Nonfiction book editing, coaching, and content creation to establish authority, expand reach, and drive results.
Editorial and creative consulting for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and creatives
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Expert editing, creative collaboration, & strategic partnership
Great writing doesn’t appear out of thin air—it’s crafted. And when you work with me, you get a creative co-conspirator who refines your ideas, sharpens your structure, and makes sure every sentence earns its place.
I don’t do robotic line edits or vague “this could be stronger” feedback. I do high-level collaboration that means having an editorial wingwoman in your corner—someone who hones your voice, challenges you to level up, and makes writing feel less like a solo battle and more like a creative partnership. Whether you need big-picture strategy or sentence-level finesse, I’m here to make sure your writing keeps readers hooked.
What I Bring to the Table:
+ Developmental Editing
+ Content Strategy
+ Collaborative Coaching
+ Content & Social Ghostwriting
+ Content Repurposing
I work with
THOUGHT LEADERS // ENTREPRENEURS // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS // COACHES // WRITERS // SPEAKERS // CREATIVES // ONLINE BUSINESS OWNERS // INDUSTRY EXPERTS // EDUCATORS // VISIONARIES // FOUNDERS // CONSULTANTS // PRACTITIONERS // PODCASTERS
I help smart people write better—so their ideas land, their message sticks, and their words actually work for them.
Whether you’re shaping a book, crafting thought leadership, or building a content strategy that actually connects, I’ll help you refine your message, strengthen your voice, and create work that gets read, remembered, and acted on.
How We Can Work Together
Self-Guided Resources
Find templates, workbooks, and guides designed to help you organize your ideas and refine your content.
Editing &
Manuscript Strategy
I'll sharpen structure, tighten flow, and make every word pull its weight—without killing your voice.
Collaborative
Editorial Support
I’ll be your editorial brain, fine-tuning your words so they hit harder and sound like you.
Content &
Thought Leadership
I'll craft, edit, and remix bold, authority-building content that makes people pay attention.
Sounds pretty good, right?
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“Command+Z taught me to organize my ideas and then provided the editing and structure to make the book a 6x bestseller.”
Chris Cooper
Author of Founder, Farmer, Tinker, Thief: The Four Phases of the Entrepreneur’s Journey
"If you're publishing to tell your story, then your story deserves to be told well. If you're publishing a book to establish yourself as an authority, then you need an editor who will make you look like an expert."
“I never knew what a huge impact a good editor has on a final book. It’s the single best investment you can make in your book. Period.”
Max Frenzel
Author of Time Off: A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without Stress
"Looking forward to working with Ann on our next one!"
“Before working on Will It Fly, I didn’t know developmental editors existed. Then I found out just how great it was to work with one.”
Pat Flynn
Author of Will It Fly? How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money
"I received invaluable feedback from Ann."
“Working with Ann will free you up to be the creative spirit you really are.”
Brigit Esselmont
Author of Everyday Tarot: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom and Manifest Your Future
"Ann took my big lofty (and often wordy) ideas and distilled them down into a clear, crisp manuscript that was infused with my own unique energy and style."
“Writing can be a torturous affair. Working with Ann helped me overcome resistance and turn the misery into magic.”
Jonas Altman
Author of Shapers: Reinvent the Way You Work and Change the Future
"If you want to get clear on the most pressing changes you can make for the biggest impact on your manuscript, Ann is the person you need to call."
I help authors write an irresistibly compelling book that sells their work, raises their profile, and gains them more exposure—instead of churning out uninspired, predictable content that sells them short.
Ann Maynard
Owner, Editor, Writerly Wingwoman
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