Coaching Writers: How to turn your life experiences into a best-seller.
Dr. Starr works with top New York literary agents, including: Karen Gantz Zahler – representing Alec Baldwin, Kathleen Turner and other high-profile authors; and the award-winning Judith Ehrlich Literary Management.
Poorly defined concepts, weak proposals and boring pitch letters typically lead to zero book deals. Dr. Starr is a writing coach, proposal and pitch letter expert. An award-winning 15-book author, (paperback, iPad, iPhone, Kindle), 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. Learn how to structure your proposal and write 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.”
and more from Judith Ehrlich:
“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 Feedback:
“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, Winter, 2011
“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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