You want to craft your ideas into art.

You’ve spent years thinking through your arguments, recounting your stories, perfecting your reflections. Bits and pieces of brilliance hit you throughout the days; at work, in the shower, in bed at 3am. You’ve thought about writing this for way too long.

You know the content. But when you read your own writing, nothing’s quite right. Words fail you. The argument doesn’t come out right. Your story doesn’t match the experience. You can’t find your voice. 

The Orthodox Snake Writing Agency provides certified editorial services for thoughtful authors who refuse to choose between intellectual rigor and artful prose. We help your written work match the caliber of your insights, so you publish work that’s beautiful, thoughtful, and readable. 

Problem 1: Isolated Imposter Syndrome

Writing a book can be one of the most isolating things you’ll ever do. You could be working in a vacuum—no feedback, no accountability, no check-ins. You can’t tell if your current chapter is actually good or if you’re just gaslighting yourself.

→ Solution: An ongoing partnership with an editor that includes monthly coaching. You’ll have regular check-ins with an expert you trust. You get quality assurance and accountability throughout the writing journey.

Problem 2: Expert Tongue

You can think about your subject for hours. You’ve defended your arguments for peer-reviewed journals and dissertation committees. But when you try to translate your ideas into language normal people will understand (and pay to read), it’s the one problem you can’t solve. 

→ Solution: A developmental editor who understands both academic and popular writing, who helps you express yourself to new audiences.

Problem 3: Clarity Loss

Your ideas are clear, but they’re jumbled and muddy when you try to express them in writing. You know what you want to say, but it never seems to get onto the page.

→ Solution: An editor who can coach you through the whole process—from concept to proofing—someone who learns how you think and helps you get it onto the page.

The Orthodox Snake Writing Agency offers comprehensive editorial support for authors at every stage of the writing process, specializing in non-fiction. Every editorial choice we make depends on two questions:

If an edit isn’t a “yes” to both, it doesn’t make the cut.

Manuscript Reviews

If you’ve already got a manuscript, we’ll read it and give you at least 3 pages of high level feedback: what’s already great, what needs work, and actionable next steps.

Subscription-Based Author Coaching

Authors usually need a long term guide on their writing journey. We assist you throughout the writing process, meeting you in whatever phase you’re in. For a recurring subscription, you get an editor-in-residence for your book project. We offer flexible meeting schedules—monthly, biweekly, or weekly check-ins—tailored to your timeline and budget.

Developmental Editing

This is the big-picture structural work. Does the argument work? Does the story make sense? Are your chapters in the best order? Does each section serve a purpose? Developmental editing catches problems early before they become time sinks.

Line-by-Line Editing (AKA Line Editing)

This is focused on making each sentence stronger. We tighten your prose, give each clause clear purpose, and add flow without erasing your voice.

Copyediting

Often done at the same time as line editing. Copyediting catches errors in grammar, spelling, citations, and formatting.

Proofreading

The final quality checks before publication. We catch any remaining sneaky errors, add the fine-grain polish, and set the printing format.

Certified Editorial Expertise (Not Just Experience)

Our Lead Editor, Dr. Boaz Goss, is certified in all phases of editing through the Professional Book Editors Association and Paper Raven Books. You aren’t hiring a freelancer—you’re collaborating with a credentialed professional.

We’re Published, Too

Boaz has published 7 peer-reviewed articles in Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, and Elsevier journals. He’s presented at dozens of conferences and defended a PhD dissertation in neuroscience. He’s been the guest editor of two journals and helped organize conferences. He’s been put through the gauntlet as both author and editor. He knows how to craft work that’ll survive the strictest scrutiny.

Complexity Made Clear

He’s taught medical ethics to teenagers, chemistry to special-needs students, and explained neuroscience to a dissertation committee. You’ve probably already seen his essays, where he explains the metaphysics of Aquinas, Nietzsche, and Plato to laypeople. 

Translation: If Boaz can teach all these subjects to a huge range of audiences, he can help you craft a book that speaks to readers without sacrificing depth.

We Serve Thoughtful Writers

We specialize in non-fiction editing for thoughtful religious authors, mission-driven professionals, and anyone who believes good ideas matter. Whether you’re writing philosophy, theology, memoir, biography, cultural commentary, or even fiction with serious themes, we speak your language.

Here's how to take the first step with us:

Step 1: Secure Your Spot—Book Your Discovery Call for Only $10

The button at the bottom of this page will take you through the booking process. First, you'll pay a $10 non-refundable commitment fee. This ensures we're both serious—you'll get our undivided strategic focus for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Tell Us About Your Book Project

After payment, you'll complete our intake questionnaire. 11 simple questions about your manuscript, your goals, and where you're stuck. No preparation needed. We'll review your answers and show up to the call prepared.

Step 3: Schedule a Time

Pick a time from our digital booking calendar that works for you.

Step 4: The Discovery Call

By the time we talk, Boaz will have already reviewed your intake responses. We'll discuss:

What You Gain:

30 minutes of focused editorial insight. Actionable next steps you can work on even if we never work together. Clarity on whether we're the right partner for your project.

Why a $10 Commitment Fee?

We charge a $10 non-refundable commitment fee because authors who invest—even just $10—show up prepared and ready to seriously engage. We want to work with writers who are committed to their craft. If that's you, claim your spot with your spare coffee money.

"Boaz does really great work. I couldn't have finished my memoir without him as my editor-on-retainer.”  

— Captain John, memoir author

"Boaz did an awesome job! I had 800 pages of rough drafts and notes amassed over the years. Boaz organized them, took the best parts, and we polished them until I had a publishable proof."  

— Bart S., non-fiction author

Academic Publishing Record

Boaz has shepherded his own work through rigorous peer review and published 7 articles in top-tier academic journals. He’s navigated developmental editing, blind peer review, a round of revisions that took an entire year—and emerged with published scholarship.

The Lesson: If he can survive academic research editorial standards, he can help you publish work you’re proud of. 

Independently Published Public Essays

Boaz has also published over 30 essays on theology, philosophy, psychology, and culture—cross-posted on The Orthodox Snake, Substack, and Medium. He writes regularly for the same thoughtful audience he serves as an editor.

The Lesson: Whether it’s surviving academic research or publishing monthly essays for a general audience, Boaz practices the craft himself. He can help you publish your own works of art.

You’re doing the hard work of thinking, researching, and writing. All your work deserves to be expressed beautifully, so readers can experience the full impact of your insight.