Primary Services

You can choose from the following packages, designed to accommodate your individual needs, writing/publishing experience, and budget:

“Bare Bones:” For those confident in their writing ability but who would like help with conceptualizing and structuring their book.

Book Proposal Development: For aspiring non-fiction authors looking to attract an agent and/or publisher for their book idea. This is essentially a marketing document that needs to outline who you are, why you are qualified to write this book, and how you will help sell/promote it, in addition to what the book is about.

Marketing Only (pre- or post-publication): For current authors requiring guidance on how to market and attract multiple streams of income from their book(s), including use of social media.

Full Service: From developing the initial concept through critique of writing, editing, advice on self-publishing and marketing. Includes a varying amount of writing coaching, depending on what is your overall goal.

 

Praise for Dr. Liz’s e-book, “What’s Stopping You?” “Liz is gifted at inspiring and motivating people.  In this valuable book she offers a variety of strategies for writing and publishing the book you've always dreamed of. With practical suggestions, creative ideas, and interesting stories, she challenges any thoughts or behaviors that have kept you stuck and energizes you to move forward to a more creative and fulfilling future.” ~ Dr. Kate Brooks, author of You Majored In What? (Viking, 2009).    “Dr. Liz is a power-packed go-getter. Her sage advice can truly get you on the path from writer to author. Her new e-book, “What’s Stopping You?” might just be the beginning of the best of your life!”~ Marika Flatt, PR by the Book.   “Dr. Liz has created a practical, immensely helpful e-book that answers the questions other books never seem to answer. If you know you've got a book in you, the approach Dr. Liz outlines here will help boost your motivation, self-confidence, and follow-through.” ~ Regan Marie Brown, author of The Woman's Way, Celebrating Life After 40 (Andrews McMeel, 2001).   “What's Stopping You? is an empowering look at getting into the right mindset to be an author. Far from the dry how-tos that currently litter this genre, Dr. Liz provides advice, practical exercises and inspiration for getting a book off your to-do list. I highly recommend it." ~ Rusty Shelton, Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists. Get your free excerpt or buy for $9

Additional Services

Ad hoc writing coaching (charged hourly) – Particularly useful for anyone who has already written a book, or is about to start, and wants help making their writing really shine.

Talks – I’m an internationally experienced motivational speaker who is comfortable presenting material on a wide range of topics to groups of any size. My talks are always crafted with your specific and unique needs in mind.

Workshops/Seminars – Might members of your business, organization, or group benefit from learning how to apply the writing and marketing tips and techniques I share with my clients?

Writing intensives – Periodically I am available to accompany one or two clients to a peaceful Texas Hill country retreat for 2-4 weeks’ intensive writing and book coaching. One of my favorite locations is A Lazy S Place near Comfort, TX.

Proof-reading/line-editing – This is not my favorite part of the process, so I offer it only for topics that I’m especially knowledgeable or excited about. Otherwise this work gets sub-contracted to a highly professional and experienced editor whom I’ve worked with for many years.

Ghostwriting

Taking on the whole of your project means there’s less time and energy available for other clients. That is why I only ghostwrite those books whose topics really excite and inspire me. I’m a fast worker, but expect it to take 6-9 months, and a minimum budget (for a book of 40,000-65,000 words) of $45,000. As with all my other packages, 50% of the estimated cost must be paid up-front.