Susan Crossman

A love of reading and a passion for a great story have brought me to my work as an author coach, an editor, and the traditionally published author of five fiction and non-fiction books. More to the point, I am dedicated to helping clients harness their stories to their business objectives while making a difference in our world. Most of my clients are transformational coaches, innovators, and consultants, but I also work with people whose contributions to the world extend “beyond a label.” Some of my clients go on to traditional publication and I have an extensive network of contacts representing the other three publishing models that I am happy to put at my clients’ disposal.

As a Canadian book editor with an international outlook, my business is built around the privilege of helping people communicate more powerfully so they can build better relationships, achieve greater goals, and generate more revenue. Consciously and vibrationally.

And my goal is to help solve the problem of how to develop a compelling book that changes minds, moves hearts, shifts paradigms, and inspires action.

I have a strong background in business and marketing and my other areas of specialty include personal development and self-help, transformational leadership, spiritual awakening, Consciousness, and creativity.

To find out if I might be the right fit for your editorial project, I invite you to book a complimentary consultation with me through my online scheduler: https://CrossmanCommunications.as.me/general-inquiry.

I’m thrilled to have won the 2025 Women Changing the World (WCW) Gold Leadership Award for “Literature” in London this April. The WCW Awards program recognizes the work of outstanding women making a positive difference in the world and it aims to elevate, celebrate, connect, and support women in their journey as changemakers, trailblazers, and leaders.

The WCW received more than 2,000 nominations from 55 countries, and “Literature” was one of about twenty award categories. I’m thrilled to have won this award … I am in inspiring company!

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Please join me at my next complimentary community event, “Your Holiday Writing Plan” on December 4th at 11:30 am Eastern. We’re going to take one hour to map out how you are going to create time to write over the holidays. Email me at info@crossmancommunications.com to register!

And please visit this space for future events. I host regular gatherings for emerging authors and would love to include you!

Previous events have include my annual four-day “Conscious Leader’s Book Writing Summit (where I hoste twenty-three other experts in the areas of book writing inner work, book writing, book publishing, and book marketing ) and in October 2024 I ran a three-day event in San Diego that gave published authors the chance to deliver an inspirational talk onstage, the recordings of which they can use to promote their businesses and their books.

In 2024 I also ran a week-long writing retreat in Northern Ontario where my group and I had a wonderful time creating a substantial amount of content for a collaborative book we’re writing together. Better yet, we had a magical time connecting and sharing about what being a writer means to each of us. It was a heavenly experience! Our book, Perspectives on Possibility, will be launching this Fall!

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In case you’re interested, I also offer a seven-week program designed to help people get in action around starting to write a book. The program dives into why you want to write a book (and what that “why” means for your process), your author vision, how to define your target reader, how to plan your book, creating the time to write, and determining which publishing model will work best for you.  The next class starts soon, and you can find out more at:

https://courses.crossmancommunications.com/courses/the-kickstart-book-writing-formula 

Here’s what a past participant said about the program:

“The Kickstart Book Writing Formula program offered by Susan Crossman Communications is just what the doctor ordered! I’ve been thinking about writing a book for years but never really knew where to start or what to do. Susan’s program gave me exactly what I was looking for—a sense of direction and a road map to success!  She covered absolutely everything I need to know from concept to publication. If you are thinking of writing a book and are just not sure how to get started, I’d highly recommend you get connected with Susan and take one of her programs! “– Wayne T.

Am I a good fit for your book writing project? Let’s find out! Please feel free to book a complimentary consultation with me through my online scheduler: https://CrossmanCommunications.as.me/general-inquiry. 

Here are some testimonials for my work:

From Thea Rademacher, JD, Founder of the American Company, Flint Hills Publishing:

Using her intelligence, experience in the publishing world, and commitment to helping writers create uplifting books, Susan Crossman is an excellent resource for authors who are looking to shine a Light at this important time on our planet.”

I also invite you to check out my 12-month Inspired Author Academy Book Writing program, an online group program that will get your book expertly structured and give you support, accountability, and professional advice on how to improve your writing and get published. There’s plenty more — if you’re interested let’s chat! 

https://crossmancommunications.as.me/general-inquiry.

Here are some of the kind words people had to say about my annual four-day Conscious Leader’s Book Writing Summit telesummit:

Thank you Susan and Tania for an absolutely excellent summit.  As I embark on my book writing journey it is so reassuring to get such a grounded sense of the terrain that I will be navigating on the way and to know that there are so many brilliant and generous helpers available at each stage.  It was truly a gift to meet you through the Kick Start Writing programme and to have your guidance.

Tuula

Thank you Susan, Tania all others who created this four-day event: so educational, fun, and helpful…for the rest of my life.

Åke H.

Amazing Summit, Susan – Just brilliant! And thank you, Tania, for all the support throughout the Summit! Feeling blessed! And I am feeling more confident about the book writing and authoring process! I can’t wait to get the VIP recordings so I can review the amazing content. Thank you to all the speakers AND the audience! Yay to evolution and consciousness!

Simone U.

What a wonderful 4 days, Susan.  You all hit it out of the park!

 Lois L.

Thank you Susan, and Tania, for bringing all these great people together.  Such an inspiring week.  Can’t thank you enough! The motivation factor is really important for me.  Listening, learning, sharing… so many perspectives, but there is such a collective.  This has really helped me shift my perspective.  I have a message and I’m ready to put it out there.

Leigh U.

This course has been over the top exciting and beneficial! You are amazing Susan – thank you for this sensational time and information!

Rhonda G.

Susan this was a truly amazing Summit. Invite me next time. This was GREAT!

Catherine L.

Perfect depth and breadth of content.

Claudia G.

This was amazing and it brought up so many things that I didn’t know I didn’t know—and need to know—about the book writing world. If you do this again I will definitely encourage other aspiring authors to attend.

Maryanne M.

Thank you so much Tania and Susan for the amazing work you’ve done. Also a big thank you to all the wonderful experts who have participated in this event. I very much enjoyed and learned so much from everyone.

Rosa

Inspiring, informative, dynamic; perfect!  Much appreciated; Susan and Tania!

Nancy K.

This has been a valuable event. I’m grateful for your efforts and expertise!! Thank you very much!!!

Tara K.

Thank you so much, Susan.  We really appreciate all your work – and Tania too! The different presentations about marketing and publishing were very informative.  I liked so many of the speakers but I really respect Greg Ioannou for giving us a clear idea of the differences between the kinds of publishing, and not just promoting his hybrid method.

Natalie R.

Dear Susan, Speakers and Tania, 

With the deepest gratitude I want to express my appreciation for such an excellent telesummit. Susan, your integrity and heartfelt ability to gather speakers who are on the same level of integrity and helpfulness in wanting to assist others on their writing and author journey, is gratefully appreciated.

So much was learned from each speaker. 

I am already looking forward to your other classes and especially the next telesummiit in April. That is when, I believe, will be my time to actually get the assistance I need to begin my writing journey.

Again, thank you for all you do to assist us as future authors.

My deepest gratitude and appreciation,

Jacquie N.

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If you would like to find out more about how I can entice language into the service of your objectives, please book an appointment with me via my online scheduler at https://CrossmanCommunications.as.me/general-inquiry.

Check out my business website at http://awakeningauthor.com/.

And my Amazon Author Page is here: https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Crossman/e/B008D60YDQ%3F

Best wishes for great writing!

Testimonials:

“Susan has been an invaluable aid for me in actually getting my book written. I had so many writing coaches and editors before her, but the way she supported me through the process of writing my book, with clear guidance and constant encouragement while reflecting back to me my potential, allowed me to trust the process of writing, and before I knew it, my book was written. I highly recommend her”

Rajyo Allen, Founder, Alchemy of Awakening

“Susan was instrumental in helping me make my first novel publication-ready. From the early drafts to the final product, she was there every step of the way, She was an amazing content and structure editor who steered me back on course whenever the story strayed from its true path. Her shared enthusiasm and her mighty, metaphorical red marker helped to purge the reams of clutter and added both context and insight into the plot and the characters. Her insight, her support, and her professional demeanour made what could have been trying times into an exciting and motivating process. She also provided tremendous insight into the arcane and at times inscrutable world of publishing.  Without her guidance and assistance, I likely would have not landed my first publishing contract. Thank you, Susan.”

Vincent Fernandez, Author of Little Sister

“Susan’s amazing blend of skills and supportive personality was such a significant contribution to the creation and publishing of my first book. Without her help and critical editorial eye, I am not sure if my book would ever have seen the light of day. She is an absolute joy to work with, an excellent writer and editor, and a very fine coach. Thanks so much, Susan. Onward to my next book with you by my side! “

Paula Hope, Author of Stop the Saboteurs

“Writing a book can seem like a huge undertaking; however, I was blessed to find Susan Crossman as my book editor!  She was truly amazing.  Not only was her work timely and cost-effective, but she has the unique ability to make my words and intentions so much clearer and ‘print-ready’.  I would highly recommend her and would definitely use her again for another book.”

Diana Lidstone Author of Shift into Rich

“If you’re considering working with Susan, I’d absolutely recommend her. She’s been a pleasure to work with, for one, and the level of detail, attention, and care she’s giving my work is astounding. I actually have a background in writing and editing, having studied it formally at university and informally through extensive reading and research– I can tell you, she’s on top of her game and, if you really open to her comments and feedback, she’ll make your work some of the best it could ever be…I’m currently working on her recommended revisions and I’m so grateful to have had her on my side– to have her on my side still– as I work through this process.”

Jenny McKaig, President and Creative Director at CreativeWell 

“I can’t tell you, how much better my book is because of Susan, and she is also a wonderful and charismatic woman on a personal level. We just hit it off from the get-go. I needed a tremendous amount of help, not just a little copy editing. We had to move whole sections of the book around, a logistical nightmare because of the length and scope of the book and the time frame of the story covering 150 years of world history, including more than a thousand characters. I was blessed to have been taken on by her as a client. She is just out of this world as an editor.”

Alex Paterson, Author of No Helping Hand

“Writing your first book is a thrill that lasts a lifetime and as a new author, I was looking for an editor that could not only scrub spelling and correct grammar but provide an editorial perspective, suggesting any rewrites before I self-published. Working with Susan accomplished all of my objectives. Her professional approach was both encouraging and insightful. I would highly recommend that you find an editor that you can trust and who will guide you through the process. I would recommend Susan to any new or seasoned author!”

Trish Tonaj, Author of A Diary of Change

As a first-time writer it was a daunting task to have confidence in my abilities to communicate my ideas for my book. Once I had written my draft, I was fortunate indeed to engage the services of Susan Crossman as my editor. She was much more than an editor as she took time both to meet with me, and understand both my project and my communication style. She worked within that framework to provide ideas, edits, and overall encouragement. The result – a published book.

Blythe Ward, Author of Stepping up to a Happy Stepfamily

“Susan was an integral part of the team that guided me to create a book that I’m proud to have authored  Susan is an author herself, so she understood the trepidation I felt when I first turned over my manuscript to her expert hands. I was pleased that Susan quickly learned ‘my voice’ – her edits and proofreading made what I wrote sound even more like me! She improved my book’s structure, made suggestions and encouraged me when I had questions. As an added bonus she helped me to avoid over-editing my manuscript by telling me when she thought it was time to send it to my publisher! I wholeheartedly endorse Susan Crossman to anyone looking for an intelligent, accomplished, thorough and caring professional book editor!”

 Wendy Vineyard, Author of Powerful Habits to Grow Younger Every Day – Look and Feel 10 Years Younger Naturally!

I started working with Susan Crossman in her six-week Kickstart Your Book Writing program. After taking that course with Susan, I knew my timeframe for writing a book had moved up. In one conversation with Susan, I remember saying to her, “What am I waiting for?”, and I signed up for her Book Mentorship program. Well, in less than a year from starting that program, my manuscript is finished and ready to move on to editing and publishing.

Susan is an amazing mentor and an even more amazing person. She was patient and kind through the whole process. Her encouragement, and belief in my ability to bring my story to life on the page has set in motion a dream come true for me. I can’t imagine having gone through this process without Susan by my side. Her expertise, experience, knowledge, and compassion put her at the top of her field. I feel honoured to call her my mentor and friend.

Angela Wilson, Chief Unlimited Officer, Angela Unlimited