Acknowledgments: "Dr. Joyce Starr, my editor and corrector, worked tirelessly on the manuscript, improving my often shoddy and precipitated writing. Without her this book would look much different indeed." From publisher Pen and Sword: "Napoleon Bonaparte held absolute political power in … [Read more...] about Napoleon’s Library: The Emperor, His Books, and Their influence on the Napoleonic Era by Louis Sarkozy
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Security Alert: A WordPress Podcast Plugin is Broadcasting Your Email Address
Examine Your Podcast RSS Feed. A distraught book coaching client received an email telling her to "claim her podcast" on a podcast hosting platform. She was shocked to find her name, logo and hear her podcast on that site. Equally disturbing: how did the platform obtain her email address? She … [Read more...] about Security Alert: A WordPress Podcast Plugin is Broadcasting Your Email Address
Authors/Writers/Experts – Are You Searching for a Book Coach?
How to overcome book publishing challenges. Open the Door! I will help you: - Define the arc of a book that publishers, editors & buyers WANT to read; - Complete your book by creating a chapter schedule; - Select a winning title and subtitle; - Secure long-term control over your buy … [Read more...] about Authors/Writers/Experts – Are You Searching for a Book Coach?
Aim High: Client Sydney Sadick’s Book Launches at #1 in the Fashion Category
Client Sydney Sadick's Aim High launches as a #1 Amazon new release in both the fashion and textile business categories! Working with Sydney over the past year as her book coach and content editor, I was also moved by her enthusiasm and determination. Sydney is a non-stop burst of creative … [Read more...] about Aim High: Client Sydney Sadick’s Book Launches at #1 in the Fashion Category
Memoir Writing Journals – Life Story Journals
What is the best vehicle for writing your life story or memoir? Computer files, tablet files or paper? Notebooks, diaries - lined or unlined? I prefer the privacy of paperback journals. I also relish protection from computer and technology crashes! Unfortunately, memoir journals typically … [Read more...] about Memoir Writing Journals – Life Story Journals
A Client’s Memoir: Mike Turpen’s Inspiring “Turpen Time”
Mike Turpen is the most positive (former) attorney general you are likely to encounter. Turpen Time: The Wit and Wisdom of Mike Turpen It was an honor to serve as Mike's "book doctor" in preparing drafts for submission to publishers and working with Tate Publishing on final revisions. My … [Read more...] about A Client’s Memoir: Mike Turpen’s Inspiring “Turpen Time”
Transforming Life Experiences into a Saleable Memoir. The Power of Memories.
Helping our client convert hundreds of pages of text, countless speeches and riveting videos into an inspirational memoir was just the first step. The challenge: to revise his epic into a magnetic, highly salable work. "Dr Joyce Starr (aka, 'The Book Doctor'), added her unique and special touch … [Read more...] about Transforming Life Experiences into a Saleable Memoir. The Power of Memories.
Dr. Joyce Starr – Book Coach, Book Doctor & Book Publisher
The Book Doctor is In With all of the help, advice and editing...you have been an absolute Godsend. You have helped me more than anybody else on this ongoing odyssey, journey, adventure. THANK YOU!" - Mike Turpen, former Attorney General of Oklahoma, Turpen Time Dr. Joyce Starr qualifies for … [Read more...] about Dr. Joyce Starr – Book Coach, Book Doctor & Book Publisher
Selling a Photo Book to Publishers – Words Matter.
Cathy Greenblat's uplifting Alzheimer's photos were being exhibited throughout the US and Europe to great acclaim. She hoped to publish a companion book with a leading publisher. Photography books, however, are a hard sell, as they're generally more expensive to produce and difficult to market. … [Read more...] about Selling a Photo Book to Publishers – Words Matter.