Book Coach – Author Coach: How to turn your life experiences into a best-seller.
Book Coach: Dr. Joyce Starr works with top New York literary agents, including: Karen Gantz Literary Management – representing Alec Baldwin, Kathleen Turner and other high-profile authors; and the award-winning Judith Ehrlich Literary Management.
Author Coach: Dr. Starr is a writing coach, proposal and pitch letter expert. An award-winning 15-book author, (hardback, paperback, iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Nook, etc.), she understands what mainstream publishers want to see. Clients include non-fiction and fiction authors.
Everyone has a story. Few know how to write, sell or market it. Poorly defined concepts, weak proposals and boring pitch letters typically lead to zero book deals. Learn how to best structure your manuscript, proposal and how to draft a powerful pitch letter. You will have only one chance with most publishers. Get it right the first time.
From NY literary agent Judith Ehrlich: “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.”
Client Reaction
“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 of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, America & China in the Same Boat
“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. As a matter of fact there is an entire industry to choose from. However, Joyce Starr went the extra mile for me 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
“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
“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.” ~ 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
“The query letter is fabulous. I am so impressed with the way you brought it together.” ~ Sharon Topaz
“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 Frank
“You extrapolated the one pertinent statement to describe an entire industry.” ~ Jeff K.
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