Book Coach – Writing Coach
Writing a book should be a thrilling process. Yet, the pressure to produce dazzling content, a strong proposal and a magnetic pitch letter is more often a nightmare than a joy. Experience matters. Our client manuscripts, proposals and submission letters receive handsome advances and high praise from leading publishers. Learn the right way the first time...be an author for life. We'll guide you every step of the way. Receive personal, customized support focusing on your topic, dreams and goals. Contact Us for a free consultation.
Admiral William Owens, Author, America & China in the Same Boat
"Dr. Starr did an excellent job in restructuring and editing the proposal and sample chapters. I am proud to be associated with this outstanding project." Former Vice Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Owens is the highest ranking US military officer residing in China. Author of the Fog of War, this book focuses on secret US/China dialogues.
Jeffrey Lyons, Author, Stories My Father Told Me from the Lyons Den
Radio and television film critic + former co-host of Reel Talk on NBC, the author recounts 40 years of insider anecdotes, including J. Edgar Hoover's girlfriend and Marilyn Monroe's sentimental attachment to Frederick March's piano. Literary agent Karen Gantz Zahler sought input on the draft proposal. Published: 2011.
Cathy Greenblat, Author, Love, Loss & Laughter
"Dr. Starr helped me rewrite my book proposal and edited my manuscript. She's a delight to work with - both for her writing/editing skills and her warmth and encouragement." Challenging the dominant images of people with Alzheimer's and dementia as "empty shells," the proposal and pitch letter attracted a leading publisher. Publication Date: 2012.
Linda Rendleman, Author, Women Like Us – Illuminating the World
"You've taught me so much." CEO of the Women Like Us Foundation, Linda shares women’s stories and strategies for a better world. Linda arrived with a rough initial draft. Coaching sessions transformed a duckling into a swan. The edited version is under review by a leading literary agent.
