Skip to content
Next WeekBook

What We Do

A clear process for turning your ideas into a finished, publishable book.

A Process Designed To Write And Finish Your Book

Authors keep finding creative new ways to have less time. We keep finding ways to work around them.

  • Defined Structure

    A clear scope, outlines, and milestones that keep your project moving.

  • Guided Writing

    Your expertise, shaped into a clear, credible non-fiction manuscript.

  • Quality Standards

    Clarity and consistency are enforced before anything is delivered.

The Next Week Book Process

Once a project begins, decisions are made early, scope is fixed, and work moves forward in defined stages.

You're not asked to "figure it out as you go." The process is designed so each step builds toward completion, with clear checkpoints and guidance throughout.

  1. Blank Document → ManuscriptIdeas are structured, outlined, and developed into a complete draft.
  2. Manuscript → Published BookThe finished manuscript is prepared for publication and distribution.
  3. Published Book → Authority AssetsWebsites. Social media. Web presence and brand management.

The Approach We Follow

Six steps, each one building toward a finished book.

  1. A small team listening to a presentation in a meeting room

    1 Discovery & Fit

    Let's Make Sure We're The Right Team. We Often Aren't.

    Before any writing begins, we make sure the book idea, goals, and scope are clear, and that the project is a good fit for how we work.

    This step exists to prevent wasted time, shifting expectations, and projects that stall later, or which run into issues that were easily avoidable.

  2. Colleagues arranging sticky notes on a wall while planning

    2 Structure & Direction

    Determining What Your Book Is About

    Before writing, we define your book's focus, audience, and structure. This prevents false starts, major rewrites, and chapters that don't belong.

    Once this step is complete, the direction of the book is locked, all before a single word is written.

  3. A writer working through notes at a laptop

    3 Manuscript Creation

    Turning Ideas Into a Real Draft

    Using the agreed structure, we work through your ideas and expertise to produce a completed manuscript.

    You don't need to "figure out how to write a book." Our team is on hand for every step of this process.

  4. A hand highlighting lines on a printed page

    4 Review & Refinement

    Improving The Draft Without Starting Over

    We review the manuscript for clarity, accuracy, and coherence, ultimately refining the draft into a finished manuscript.

    At this point, your manuscript is complete. What was once only an idea in your mind has become a tangible product.

  5. A printed book open beside a laptop

    5 Publishing Readiness

    Preparing Your Book For Publication

    Once the manuscript is finalized, we prepare it in formats suitable for publishing and distribution.

    At this point, your book is complete and ready for publication. Soon you can update your Facebook & LinkedIn: "Published Author."

  6. A business executive speaking at a conference

    6 Optional Extensions

    Using The Book Beyond Publication

    If it makes sense, your book can be expanded into supporting materials, websites, social media channels, and other content systems.

    This step is 100% optional and handled separately. It is not required to complete your book.

How Projects Are Structured

Projects are scoped into clear engagement types based on their depth and complexity. That's it. Nothing more.

  • Manuscript-Only

    Core Manuscript

    In-depth, guided sessions, focused on producing a complete, non-fiction manuscript.

    • Defined Book Structure
    • Guided Manuscript Creation
    • Editorial Review & Refinement
    • Publisher-Ready Manuscript
    Discuss Fit
  • Idea → Published Book

    Core + Publishing

    For authors who prefer support beyond the initial manuscript.

    • Everything in Core Manuscript
    • Formatting for Publishing
    • Digital & Print-on-Demand
    • Post-Publishing Support
    Discuss Fit
  • Web, Social, Marketing

    Extended Assets

    For clients who want to use the book as the foundation for additional work.

    • Everything in Core + Publishing
    • Additional Content & Systems
    • Web, Social, & Media Assets
    • "White Glove" Service Available (At NWB Discretion)
    Discuss Fit

Start With An Inquiry

If you request a call about becoming a client, you'll be called by Adam, our Founder and Team Lead.

Let's Talk About Your Project