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We've held the hands and kicked the backsides of dozens of writers and authors to challenge and support them in achieving the writing and publication goals they set for themselves. (For step-by-step coaching to write your own nonfiction book, also check out Write Your Book.)

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In a word, if you have a heck of a story to tell—truth or fiction—but don't have the skills or the time to bring the story to life on the page, that's where we come in. Your story. Your voice. Our skills.

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Through this one-of-a-kind writing program, you will become crystal clear about your chosen topics. Your mind will expand, and new possibilities will present themselves. All these factors will play a powerful role in bringing your book to life.

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You've heard it many times, and it's true—everybody needs an editor, especially in these explosive times for self-publishing. Without the layers of scrutiny that traditional publishers provide, self-publishers need to wield the fine-tooth comb themselves.

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Congratulations! You've completed your manuscript and your Aunt Helen thinks it's terrific. A couple of friends like it, too, but you're not sure if you've covered all your bases or whether the book holds together as tightly as it should.

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Capturing the attention of a busy agent or a publisher is no easy feat, but crafting an effective pitch is as important in its way as writing the Great American Novel (or the Great American Nonfiction Book).

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It's a good idea to get some early feedback about whether you're headed in the right direction before investing too much time and effort into a project. If you've finished the first chapter or two, this could be the perfect time for a professional opinion. We can make suggestions that will minimize the need for rewriting as you tackle the rest of your project.

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For more than a decade, we've consulted with literary agents on our clients' behalf. Now that the rules of publishing have changed, we can offer you the rare opportunity to speak directly with one of our consulting agents.

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This comprehensive program will help you explore in-depth the story you're compelled to tell and will give you the tools to create from it an original and immensely readable, polished screenplay or teleplay. That finished script will serve as your calling card for a potential career in the film or television industry, where the possibilities for telling tales is endless.

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