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Mental Temple
Literary Consulting

Coaching & consulting to book authors 
in psychology, spirituality, philosophy, and culture.

Coaching for Nonfiction Authors

Our coaching program offers comprehensive support to nonfiction authors in refining ideas, structuring content, and enhancing writing skills. With expert guidance and caring feedback, authors can confidently transform their vision into a compelling manuscript. 

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Publishing Strategy Consultation

Our strategy consultation helps authors navigate the publishing process with greater ease. From identifying the target audience to choosing the right publishing options & market positioning, our experienced consultants provide valuable insights and recommendations to enhance your book's visibility and success. Together we carve out a path to get your ideas into the hands of eager readers.

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Our Services

2025 Offerings

1

Manuscript Coaching

Struggling to write your first draft? Turning your PhD Dissertation into a new book for wider readership? Expert guidance and support for nonfiction book authors to refine ideas, structure content, and enhance writing for a popular audience.

2

Publishing Strategy

Personalized consultation to help authors develop effective publishing strategies, including cultivating the right audience, choosing publishing options, landing a publisher contract, and marketing the book.

3

Manuscript Assessment

A specialized, thorough reading of an existing manuscript, including analysis re. structure, clarity, voice, audience, publishing options, marketing strategy, and more — customized for author needs. 

4

Proposal Development

Ready to submit a manuscript to book publishers? Use our proprietary template and guidance to craft your winning pitch to publishers. Includes direction on market analysis, audience cultivation, related volumes, positioning statements, and more.

Our Pricing

Customized options 
that suit your needs

Manuscript
Completion

€6,500 for 12 sessions

  • 1:1 deep coaching sessions

  • Developmental editing

  • Guidance between sessions

  • A complete road map

  • Develop your authorial voice

  • Engage a popular audience

  • Work with your needs

Proposal
Development

€3,000

  • Six 1:1 coaching sessions

  • Proprietary template 

  • Choose target publishers

  • Pitch your book

  • 80% of clients land a contract 

Manuscript 
Assessment

€2,000 / 100K words

  • Written analysis 

  • Two to three 1:1 work sessions

  • Voice, messaging, structure

  • Audience cultivation

  • Publishing readiness & options

What our customers say

Testimonials

It is my experience that Emily stewards her consulting business, Mental Temple, 
with admirable integrity!

Amber Jayanti

Author of many published volumes on Qabalah & Tarot

Emily Shurr has been extra helpful in her work for me—providing adept insights that support and nurture my own freaky mind. She has given me and my books-in-progress important help and support. I will call on her again in the not-too-distant future. I highly recommend her editing services.

Rob Brezsny

Famous Astrologer, Novelist, Poet, and Rockstar
Author of Pronoia, The Televisionary Oracle, 
and Astrology Is Real

I'm grateful for Emily's insightful, patient support. We re-worked my initial draft multiple times, crafted a winning proposal, and ultimately landed a deal with my first-choice publisher. My book is on the shelves and I'm giving talks and podcasts to promote it. Thanks for all your help.

Megan Rose Woolever, PhD

Author, Spirit Marriage (Inner Traditions Press)

Reach out 
with your questions

Contact us today 
to see how we can give your book wings!

Mental Temple

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