Client Feedback for the Book Coach & Book Doctor: Dr. Joyce Starr

A masterful job. Every sentence you edited is better, cleaner, clearer and more succinct. I am absolutely thrilled. It’s amazing how you keep the essence but clarify and simplify the syntax. Can’t wait for the next chapter. It’s like I’m reading a new book – C. J. Evans

As a nurse, I’m used to working with many doctors, and yet Dr. Joyce, aka The Book Doctor, brought an entirely new set of skills that helped elevate and improve my writing. Joyce is always respectful of the writing process and also deftly, yet gently guided me toward a much more coherent framework. With her support and comments, I now have a book that benefits more women. Dr. Joyce helped me find and amplify my voice and vision.”
- Nurse Barb Dehn, Hot Guide to a Cool Sexy Menopause

Bravo! I just finished reading the final proposal. Dr. Starr did an excellent job in restructuring and editing my client’s proposal and sample chapters, along with her well-written, well-organized, compelling pitch letter. I am proud to be associated with this outstanding project. Proposal writing requires a particular set of skills, as well as talent. Dr. Joyce Starr is a seasoned and talented book proposal ‘doctor.’  She will walk you through the entire process.”
- NY Literary Agent Judith Ehrlich

You’ve done a superb job of taking the key points from my text and weaving them into a persuasive, succinct document.”
- Dr. Cathy Greenblat, Love, Loss & Laughter: Seeing Alzheimer’s Differently, 2012

Dr. Joyce Starr did an excellent job in restructuring and editing the proposal and sample chapters. I am proud to be associated with this outstanding project.” – Admiral William Owens, Former Vice Chairman,  US Joint Chiefs of Staff.

I love that you’re so open to the universe. It’s wonderful and refreshing. It was a pleasure working with you. I love your approach – full steam ahead. I’m on board right behind you!”
- Elizabeth MacDonald, Fox News, Margery Kempe, Medieval Saint.

When I first presented my manuscript to Dr. Joyce Starr, it was a diamond very much in the rough.  Over a six-month period, Dr. Starr worked tirelessly to make Old Flames> into the book I always believed it could be. There are many diligent and detail oriented editors to be found. However, Joyce Starr went the extra mile when I could no longer see the forest through the trees. She literally put her heart and soul into helping me maintain and amplify the voice of my novel’s protagonist. I strongly recommend her because she never loses sight of the need to maintain the artistic integrity of an original manuscript.

It is difficult to express my gratitude for her candid guidance about what worked and which areas required more serious revision. Dr. Starr is much more than an editor. She is a writing coach with decades of experience. Throughout our process together I found that I had built an alliance with a formidable guide. There is no doubt in my mind that I will be using her again for future books.” – Arthur Samuels, Old Flames

I am so appreciative of your deep insights and compassion with my story, your amazing depth of caring. I was definitely on the wrong track until speaking with you. The query letter is fabulous. I  am so impressed with the way you brought it together.” – Sharon Bush

Dr. Starr provided invaluable editing assistance. She helped me look at my material from different perspectives and encouraged my journey as a writer in an honest, straightforward way. Anyone in the midst of writing a book would benefit from the careful attention to detail Joyce provides. Her insights about the publishing industry assisted me in determining the direction I should follow.” – Lisa Winkler, New Jersey

It’s the best $$ I’ve ever spent. I’m totally revising my book and giving it a new title. Thank you so much!” – Ahuva Gamliel, Miami

You made me take more than a few steps backwards to think step about what is important – in order to move forward.”  – R. Gold

What you’ve been saying has had a calming effect. You may be the only one in all of this who truly understands.” ~ Mimi F.

You extrapolated the one pertinent statement to describe an entire industry.” – Jeff K.

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