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Read more about the article Here’s how long it takes to write a strong memoir book proposal
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Here’s how long it takes to write a strong memoir book proposal

You will not receive a clear answer when you do an online search for the question "How long does it take to write a non-fiction book proposal?" Responses on various blogs will differ, from "weeks or longer," to "6-9 months." And though these responses might be accurate, they aren't very…

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September 22, 2024
Read more about the article Editorial review: How to bring out the brilliance in your book
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Editorial review: How to bring out the brilliance in your book

Do you think the bigger picture of your book needs some work, but you don't really know where to start? My client Keith was in the same boat when he found me. Until he hired me to do an editorial review, that is.As I always try to do, I offered…

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November 24, 2023
Read more about the article Black Police memoir – Stories from the Inbox
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Black Police memoir – Stories from the Inbox

Though I take my clients' privacy very seriously, I do get incredibly excited about the projects I work on. So in this Stories from the Inbox series, I will tell you a little bit about the amazing projects that cross my desk. This time: the memoir I call "the black…

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November 18, 2020
Read more about the article Memoir editing: the balance between heart and mind
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Memoir editing: the balance between heart and mind

This story is so personal, how can you trust anyone else with it? And how can anyone else possibly make your personal story better? Why would you even need memoir editing at all? I'll tell you all about that later, but first, let's talk about what memoir actually is.

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October 21, 2020
Read more about the article A Personal History – Stories from the Inbox
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A Personal History – Stories from the Inbox

Though I take my clients' privacy very seriously, I do get incredibly excited about the projects I work on. So in this Stories from the Inbox series, I tell you a little bit about the amazing projects that cross my desk. This time: the memoir project I will call "the…

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October 6, 2020
Susanne Schotanus of Passionate Writer Coaching
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About Me

My name is Susanne and ever since I taught myself to read at age 4 I have had a passion for the written word. Over the last five years, I have developed a set of systems to help myself and others be productive and make work of our writing passion. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, I’m here to help! Check out the about me page to read more.

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Clear, Concise and Detailed

She captures the nuances of the writing, she suggests changes that keep the tone and voice intact, and she manages to find all the little details that seem to slip past other editors.

Teresa Cutler-Broyles
InkWell International, TLC-Travels
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