Book Editing & Book Writing Portfolio
These are some books I’ve worked on, some of which I’m especially proud of. If the book is included on this page I either had a hand in ghostwriting, developmental editing, copyediting, or proofreading—or I wrote the dang thing myself.
Over 1 million copies sold
This is not a self-help book. It’s a wake-up call!
Can’t Hurt Me, David Goggins’ smash hit memoir, demonstrated how much untapped ability we all have but was merely an introduction to the power of the mind. In Never Finished, Goggins takes you inside his Mental Lab, where he developed the philosophy, psychology, and strategies that enabled him to learn that what he thought was his limit was only his beginning and that the quest for greatness is unending.
The stories and lessons in this raw, revealing, unflinching memoir offer the reader a blueprint they can use to climb from the bottom of the barrel into a whole new stratosphere that once seemed unattainable. Whether you feel off-course in life, are looking to maximize your potential or drain your soul to break through your so-called glass ceiling, this is the only book you will ever need.
Excerpt from My Editor’s Letter to Wyn
Dear Wyn,
Your book is SO inspiring! I immersed myself in the manuscript over the past week, and it genuinely made an impact—sometimes making me laugh out loud, and at other moments challenging me in the best possible ways. Your writing voice is distinctive: Those first three chapters felt like tough love, and while at times it almost felt like being “yelled at,” that was ultimately invigorating. The hard truths you deliver are softened by your humor, making your message resonate powerfully. Your metaphors are wonderfully specific, and your use of consonance, assonance, and alliteration is truly impressive.
The tone you’ve cultivated—conversational and gently guiding—makes the reader feel like they’re getting essential advice from a friend holding their hand through hard truths. Your reminder that other people’s feelings aren’t my responsibility (despite a lifetime of being taught otherwise) particularly stood out to me. Thank you for articulating this so clearly.
Excerpt from My Editor’s Letter to Megan
Megan, wow.
Have you ever read a book and kicked yourself for not being the one to write it?
In my own therapy, I have done Internal Family Systems parts work and EMDR, and I have thought about writing a memoir somewhat like this one. The device of reflection you have chosen to move the narrative is smart and powerful. It’s a unique structure that will make your book really stand out, and I’m very proud to have worked on this with you. (I have already told my boyfriend, my best friend, and all my coworkers about it!)
You explain yourself well in the Introduction and build trust with your reader there. I left several comments in the margins praising your work, particularly your syntax, your insight, the varied and rich voices of your past selves, and the callbacks to important moments. You include few but sharp details about each past self and your primary, reflective self, and those brief moments shine a huge spotlight on the internal work you’ve done. It’s inspiring.
Reviews for My Editing Services
“It was a complete pleasure to work with Andie. They were enthusiastic, encouraging, flexible, followed my input easily and quickly, and delivered an impeccable edit. Besides a well edited book, I’m that much more excited about the book, thanks to their input. I’ll be working with Andie time and time again.”
—Ela Thier,
author of How to Fail as an Artist (Coming Soon)
and founder of The Independent Film School
“Andie didn’t just edit my book — she felt it. She approached Flight of a Dog’s Soul with both precision and heart, treating every line with the care of someone who truly understood what the story meant. Her feedback was thoughtful, her edits seamless, and her empathy rare. If you want an editor who makes your work better and honors its soul, hire Andie.”
“Andie’s care, consideration, and skill during editing were beyond reproach. She handled sensitive topics with grace and compassion and made the whole process bearable and joyful. Andie’s ability to understand and respect the heart of the story while ensuring its highest quality was genuinely remarkable. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
“If you’re looking for a copy editor who brings technical mastery, deep respect for an author’s style, and honest but supportive feedback…even under time pressure…I can’t recommend Andie highly enough. They transformed my manuscript into a version I’m proud to share with the world.”
“Andie’s work tightened up my book tremendously. Having her input and guidance was exactly what I needed to make my writing the very best it could be. Having an impartial professional of her caliber is an amazing asset. I would recommend her expertise to anyone.”
“As someone entirely new to the writing world, I expected to feel out of place or underqualified, but Andie made me feel at home. Her edits never stripped the story of its voice; they sharpened and honored it. I walked away not just with a stronger manuscript, but with more confidence in my voice.”
Other Books I’m Proud Of
Look at all these cute creative babies that got birthed. What a privilege to get to work on them.
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TRAILER TRASH: Poems by Andie Woodard
TRAILER TRASH: Poems
These poems discuss internalized classism, as well as the mental and environmental conditions that often accompany poverty, especially in the south: uneducated sexual exploration (and exploitation), untreated mental illness, addiction, insecure attachment in relationships, and religious idealization. For people living in poverty, these characteristics are inherited, and this collection explores that generational trauma through free-verse and erasure poetry. The work also explores “lifestyles” that are not accepted in the Bible Belt, like sexual liberation, queer relationships, and a refusal to look at trauma as something that “made you stronger.” TRAILER TRASH is for anyone who needs their hurt to be reflected back to them and their rage to be validated so that they might finally walk the path, without interruption, toward healing and hope.
I’m funny, but this book is not. I had the absolute honor of reading the WHOLE BOOK to a captive audience for Inner Moonlight, a podcast for poetry, and to avoid traumatizing them too badly, I interspersed the reading with little dad jokes that were somewhat related.
If it’s tough for you to sit with traumatic subject matter, this may be the better way to read my book.