Sally Hanan

👋 Hey there —

I’m Sally Hanan, an editor, author, and self-publishing strategist. For over two decades, I’ve been helping writers shape their manuscripts into polished, readable, beautifully crafted books, and then guiding them through the publishing process with clarity and confidence.

Through my work at Inksnatcher, I’ve partnered with fiction and nonfiction authors at every stage of the writing journey. Whether you need structural feedback, line-level refinement, or support preparing your book for publication, I’m here to make the process smoother, clearer, and far less overwhelming.

🧭 What I Bring to Uptales

• Deep experience in manuscript editing
• Hands-on guidance through the entire self-publishing workflow: formatting, e-book prep, POD, distribution, and marketing
• A coaching style that balances honesty with encouragement, helping you elevate your work without losing your unique voice
• Support designed to empower you, not intimidate you

🛠 My Background

• Founder of Inksnatcher, which provides editing, typesetting, cover design, and self-publishing support
• Published author of both fiction and nonfiction
• Experienced in substantive editing, copyediting, ghostwriting, and helping authors bring their book from final draft to launch
• Known for making the editorial process straightforward, collaborative, and human

✅ Focus Areas

• Editorial Mastery: line editing, copyediting, and coaching to bring clarity and impact to every manuscript
• Self-publishing strategy: print/ebook formatting, cover, publishing platform setup, distribution
• Self-publishing coaching for first-time or returning writers, simplifying the process and building confidence
• Faith-friendly publishing: safe, values-aligned support for Christian and faith-based writers

🎤 My Guiding Philosophy

“Every author can publish with confidence and excellence through clear strategy, expert execution, and compassionate partnership.”

📌 Why Writers Work With Me

• I combine editorial excellence with real-world publishing strategy
• I help you refine your manuscript while protecting your voice
• I walk with you through the honest, sometimes messy, process of publishing
• Perfect for writers ready to move from written to published