The Book Doula
The Book Doula

The Book Doula

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Introduction: I've achieved what my clients are looking to achieve. I've not just been a writer and editor, but an internationally-published commercially successful author whose books have sold in the hundreds of thousands...and continue to sell. My range of skills is hard to find in a single individual: writing, publishing, strategic planning, coaching, consulting, idea generation, marketing and social media prowess. I treat every client individually. I help them successfully create a book in their own way, drawing on strengths and skills often they didn't know they had. As one client described it, I worked with her patiently until she caught up to her own potential. I'm passionate about books, always have been. Every since I was old enough to pick up a pen and start creating my own magazines and books as a child. Creating content is a fascinating process to me and I love interacting with different kinds of people and watching their brilliance unfold as we work together. It's always magical for us both.
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Sharon D.
Apr 24, 2011
I've worked with Liz for several months, individually and in a group setting. From my perspective helping writers birth their books isn't something she does on the side, it's her true calling. So much so, I find it difficult to imagine she has any energy left to write her own best-selling books. Liz supports her writers by helping them define and refine their mission, information and process. Her energy and focus is powerful.  Her experience and insights are rich. She does her research and constantly uncovers new opportunities, technologies and trends. She's organized, reliable and always prepared. Oh, and she doesn't hold back. One quality that separates her from many book coaches and publishing services available today is that she doesn't claim to have a tried and true formula. (You know the spiel "Just follow these ten steps and you too will have a best selling money-making blockbuster!") Instead she guides each of her clients to find their unique gift to the world. This is not only more fulfilling for the writer but significantly reduces the risk that theirs becomes another "me too" book languishing in the remainder bin. She'll be as involved as you want her to be. If you're serious about your book, I strongly suggest you hire her.
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Lynn S.
Apr 19, 2011
My experience with Liz over the past year has been transforming for me as a writer. She is the bridge between my intention, skill, and passion for my topic- and the personal behaviors that have kept me from completing my writing projects. A highly successful published writer herself, I have the benefit of learning from her experience- which is a much more direct path than I could have ever found on my own. Completing my book is only the icing on the cake. What I have learned about my self as a writer through working with Liz- is a priceless education.
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Tom C.
Apr 19, 2011
If you're sick of self-help/writing-guru platitudes and want workable strategies for getting your book written, Dr. Liz may be the doula for you. I find Dr. Liz's candor and wisdom both helpful and refreshing. You can expect that she will consider your individual strengths and help you craft strategies designed specifically to work with your constitution. Also, expect to work hard and to be proud of your work product.

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  • What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

    There's more to writing a book than -- well, writing it. Most of my clients are reasonably good writers. Many of them have a marketable idea for a book. What they struggle with is how to organize their material so that the unveiling of their knowledge, as the book unfolds, makes sense to the reader. I help them scope out and structure their book in a way that presents the content in a logical order, one that makes it easy for the reader to understand and potentially apply the knowledge that's being shared. Most manuscripts I see from new authors who have not worked with a professional read like streams of consciousness. The writer has dumped everything they know down on paper (or on screen, to be more accurate), and I tell them that there are gems in there somewhere but they're making it very difficult for their readers to find them!