Nightcap Writing Services
Structured feedback, cover services, manuscript editing, and personalized coaching for writers
End the Day with Words
Services
At Nightcap, you’ll find everything you need to take a manuscript from draft to publication:
Cover Services: Whether you need a light refresh or a striking new design, Nightcap can make your cover stand out. We offer touch-ups on existing covers, detailed critiques to improve your current design, and full custom watercolor covers by Adrian — our in-house artist whose range runs from photorealistic to dreamlike and fantastical.
Editing & Formatting: Your words deserve clarity and polish. Daniel provides careful proofreading, professional formatting for print and e-book (fiction and poetry), and in-depth manuscript critiques. For authors seeking deeper support, developmental editing helps you shape story structure, pacing, and themes before publication.
Coaching & Accountability: Stay motivated and finish your project with confidence. Our one-on-one coaching combines practical craft advice with built-in accountability and goal-setting sessions, designed to keep you writing and reaching your milestones.
Live Sessions: All consultations and coaching sessions take place on Jitsi Meet — a secure, browser-based video platform. Scheduling is easy through TidyCal, and sessions are tailored to your needs.
Cover Services
Give your book a visual identity that matches your words. From subtle touch-ups and honest critiques to full, hand-painted watercolor covers, our artist specializes in covers that draw readers in and make your book unforgettable.
Editing and Formatting
Turn your draft into a polished, reader-ready manuscript. We offer line editing and proofreading for clarity and correctness, developmental feedback to strengthen story structure, and professional formatting for both print and e-books—including poetry.
Coaching & Accountability
Writing can be lonely. Our coaching sessions give you focused guidance, practical advice, and built-in accountability. Together, we’ll set goals, track progress, and create a plan to carry your project from idea to finished work.
Schedule a Session
All sessions are held via Jitsi Meet (no downloads needed). Use the form below to pick a time through TidyCal, and you’ll receive a secure meeting link automatically.
About
At Nightcap, we believe great writing deserves a great send-off. Our name comes from the image of a firelit room at the end of the day — a drink in hand, words flowing, and ideas coming to life. That’s the environment we try to create for every client: calm, focused, and creative.Daniel Sokoloff — writer, editor, and founder — brings years of experience in writing, editing, and self-publishing to help authors shape their manuscripts, meet their goals, and polish their work until it shines. He is the editor and founder of Death Wish Poetry Magazine.Our visual partner, Adrian, is a self-taught watercolor artist capable of rendering everything from photorealistic portraits to dreamlike and fantastical scenes. She specializes in book covers that stand out while fitting your genre and tone. She is the founder and chairwoman of the Horror Film Art Society of Amarillo, Texas.Together, we offer a full suite of writing support, editing, and cover design services to help you finish your book and present it beautifully to the world.
Contact
Questions? Special requests? Fill out the form to email us, or DM us on Instagram or Facebook. We'll get back to you in 1-2 business days.