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your book, write a book review or manuscript evaluation.
Do you need someone to ghostwrite your book?
Our experienced writers and editors are ready to help you get your manuscript ready to publish.
Need help writing a biography, memoir, résumé, article, or media release?
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Do you have audio files, mp3 files, or cassette tapes that need transcribing or hard copies that need to be typed into
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We also write case studies, year-end reports, business plans, business proposals, training manuals, white papers, and other
business documents. Outsource your writing, editing and proofreading to us!
Are you an author? We have reasonable rates to help authors with online book
promotion related to book publicity!
Whatever your writing need, we have a highly qualified writer that is right for you. That's
because each member of our team has specific writing backgrounds that
make them a specialist in a particular field. We will connect you with the writer that best suits your
project needs.
While we are local to Nashville, Tennessee, we also service clients
nationwide. Our fees are below or in range with average
costs for ghostwriting.
See our packages for prices.
Two heads and four eyes are better than one, especially when it comes to
writing and editing! For that reason it is common for our writers to
work as a team on your project in order to deliver the highest quality
writing and editing possible.
A ghostwriter is someone who works invisibly behind the scenes to write,
edit, or research on behalf of another writer. Sometimes a ghostwriter writes an entire book
or article and the author of record takes credit on the cover. Other times, a ghostwriter serves as a shepherd or
mentor for aspiring authors to rewrite, polish or edit a manuscript.
If you need more information or a price quote, please email us
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 Yvonne
is a full-time freelance writer, editor, author, public speaker, and the owner of Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services.
She is the author of eleven children’s eBooks, a humorous book about
mid-life crisis, More Than Meets the Eye: True Stories about Death, Dying and Afterlife,
(comfort to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one). Her latest book
Right to Recover,
Winning the Political and Religious Wars over Stem Cell Research in America is an Award-Winning Finalist
in the Current Events: Political/Social of the National Best Books 2007 Awards.
Perry is a graduate of American Institute of Holistic Theology where she
earned a Bachelor of Science in Metaphysics. She has completed the
requirements for Distinguished Toastmaster Award and is available to speak about the
subject of her books as well as a selection of other topics that inspire excellence and uplift the spirit.
As a networker, Yvonne enjoys sharing her knowledge and connecting
writers, publishers, and authors with one another. One way she does this
is through Writers in the Sky, her monthly
writing newsletter, daily
writing blog and
weekly writing and publishing podcast about the
craft and business of writing.
Published by Writers in the Sky,
this 3-fold production is a favorite among authors who need more
information about the publishing industry and readers who enjoy learning
more about the authors of the books they enjoy reading. As a highly
sought after ghostwriter, Yvonne enjoys helping people get their
thoughts into a well-written book. She has authored, ghostwritten, edited or assisted
authors with
more than twenty-five books.
With her wide variety of writing experience that includes writing impressive
résumés, personal and professional bios, high-quality press releases and articles, as well as business documents
(see her client list), Yvonne is ready to work with you on your next project.
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Email Yvonne
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 Barbara
Sharp Milbourn is a freelance writer and editor focused on mechanical and substantive editing, proofreading, and copyediting nonfiction. She is certified by
Grammatika in proofreading and mechanical editing; is a member of Tennessee Writers Alliance; has studied with Natalie Goldberg;
and maintains a small writing group with other Goldberg students.
As an officer and member of Toastmasters International, she writes and delivers insightful, educational, and contest-winning speeches. She is a frequent author interviewer
on Writers in the Sky podcast and further lends her voice and time to Nashville Talking Library where she reads daily news, current books, and magazines to
visually-impaired and handicapped individuals.
Barbara’s nonfiction first love is memoir and biography although her interests are broad. Fiction is dessert—a sweet and occasional indulgence. She
is able to serve as editor, writer, tutor, or writing coach to those needing assistance with a book.
Email Barbara
See Barbara's writing sample
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Taryn Simpson Ms. Simpson is a freelance author, award-winning novelist, Pulitzer Prize competitor, ghostwriter, screenwriter, playwright,
blogger, and columnist. Taryn's background not only includes writing, but she also enjoyed success as a classically trained musician.
She has performed with the Beaumont and Lake Charles Symphony Orchestras where featured artists included Doc Severinson and other musical luminaries.
She was accepted to the University of Texas at Arlington's college level percussion camp when she was twelve years old and auditioned at the famed
Juilliard School in New York City at the age of seventeen. She holds a Bachelor of Music in percussion and counts her musical background as an important
stepping stone to her successful writing career. Although she loves music, she discovered that writing was her true passion.
Ms. Simpson has recently completed a literary effort with co-writer, Alan Solomon. The Mango Tree Café, Loi Kroh Road, is a novel which
is garnering rave reviews from readers all over the world. The book was shown at the Beijing, China International Book Fair, competed for a Pulitzer Prize in the
Best Fiction category, and was recently designated an award-winning novel at the 2008 Indie Book Awards.
Taryn is the fiction writer for the WITS team. She is able to assist with
development of characters, plot, and scenes in a way that draws a reader in and
causes filmmakers to take notice.
Simpson has written or ghostwritten two screenplays, thirteen books, and counting! Her novels, Glittering Secrets and The Mango Tree Café, Loi Kroh Road
have created interest from production companies regarding converting the novels to independent films. Her other screenplay,
Conversations with Pearl garnered attention from the Project Greenlight critics and was featured at the Southern Festival of Books in 2002.
Taryn is also able to create video trailers for books.
Contact Taryn
Listen to Taryn's audio introduction
Read more about Taryn's books here.
See Taryn's writing samples
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Joe Nolan is a freelance writer and journalist. He is an art writer for Nashville Scene—a
local entertainment magazine—and Number: An Independent Journal of the Arts. Joe is also an interviewer, profiling
ground-breaking baby boomers for the online version of ReZoom Magazine. Additionally, Joe is an accomplished copywriter,
authoring Web sites, brochures, and newsletters, as well as radio and television advertising.
On the creative front, Joe has been publishing his poetry since the time he was attending Michigan State University,
taking his B.A. in Telecommunications and English (Creative Writing). His experimental short stories have most recently
appeared in Radically Shifted, the literary zine for which he filled the role of Minister of Propaganda.
Shifted
was a hit in independent book stores in Music City, Los Angeles, and New York City.
Joe is also a music journalist. He has reviewed CDs and bands for Performing Songwriter, Nashville Scene and
Country Standard Time, and is currently writing a series on the history of Memphis soul music for the Web site culturegrits.com. Joe’s love of music comes from creating his own. He is an award-winning singer/songwriter who has
played clubs, colleges, and festivals across the country.
Joe is available to work with clients who need articles, press
releases, copywriting, or marketing text.
Contact Joe
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 Our newest WITS team member, Sarah Moore, received her Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Government and Politics and Russian Area Studies,
as well as a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Maryland at College Park. She is a Phi Beta Kappa member who graduated with Departmental Honors in Government and Politics.
As a former public high school teacher and academic advisor for campus students
at University of Maryland and Boston University as well as the
Regents Online Degree Program at Middle Tennessee State University, Ms. Moore is an excellent
writer, editor, and proofreader able to give comprehensive
manuscript evaluations and book reviews. Sarah is an experienced résumé and cover letter writer also having the ability to write business
plans and proposals. Additionally, if you have audio files,
mp3 files, or cassette tapes that need transcribing or hard
copies that need to be typed into Word, Sarah can help you.
In
her work on Congressional, gubernatorial, and local council campaigns (including her own run for the District 14 seat on the Metro Council), some of her primary
responsibilities included writing Web content for the candidates, writing editorials and policy papers on behalf of the candidates,
and doing policy and opinion research (Internet, newspapers, blogs, etc). Naturally, Sarah enjoys writing political pieces and penning editorials
on current event topics. However, she is also an avid sports fan, so call on her when you need a sports writer.
Sarah will also be serving as a host for our
writing podcast.
Contact Sarah
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 Jessica
Dockter has owned and operated L.E.E. Design Company since 2004 and we are very pleased to have her
as part of our team to assist writing clients with graphic design needs. Jessica's company stands out by delivering a level of expertise and design innovation that separates her clients from their
competition.
L.E.E. Design is a full-service graphic design and brand implementation studio with a mandate for quality.
Going the extra mile in all of her designs, Jessica proudly offers:
2-pocket Media Folders
4-color and B&W ad creation for newspaper, magazine, or phonebook
Banner ads, posters, flyers, announcement cards/envelopes
Book cover design
Branding services and advertising
Business cards
Catalog layout
eBook interior layout
HTML emails
Logo for business identity and branding package material
Newsletter design
Postcard and Brochure Design
Web Site Creation
Please inquire about other services you don't find listed here.
For a small company, L.E.E. Design has an incredible reach and creative bandwidth, serving established companies,
start-ups and entrepreneurs alike. We invite you to see what the buzz is all about - and how we can help you reach your
communication goals.
Contact Jessica
See Jessica's samples
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 Al Desetta
is a New York author and editor of more than two dozen non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects, including education,
psychology and self-help, peer and family relations, multiculturalism, sexuality, and conflict resolution. His work has received
numerous awards as well as praise from Jonathan Kozol, Marian Wright Edelman, and Martin Seligman. As a freelance writer and
developmental editor,
Al helps authors shape, rewrite, and correct manuscripts for publication. He is the founding editor of
Represent, a national magazine
on child welfare issues. Under his leadership, Represent received journalism awards from the Child Welfare League of America and the
Casey Journalism Center for Children and Families. During the 1990-91 academic year, Desetta was a Charles H. Revson Fellow at Columbia
University.
Al has more than 20 years of editorial experience, with outstanding
references from publishers, editors, authors, and collaborators. He
has worked on book projects for Free Spirit Publishing, McGraw-Hill, Simon and Schuster, Corwin Press, Persea
Books, Youth Communication, and National Professional Resources,
among others.
Contact Al
See Al's writing samples
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Writing Samples by Writers in the Sky Team Writers
On Mattering
by Barbara Sharp
It is April 1 and my conscious mind woke before dawn as usual. That I was alone in bed, the bed I’ve shared for
more than two years with my husband, was not usual. With no place to be until my 6:30 a.m. running date, I luxuriated in the dark and stretched my legs the entire width of the queen size mattress and felt pleased with time to ruminate over the events of yesterday. They are major events and as such take time to sink in like marriage or child birth.
Yesterday was the official end of my 30-year career in commercial real estate in California, Texas, Louisiana and Tennessee.
No biggie, really. The question will be whether or not to renew my broker’s license when it is due to expire at the end
of December. The bigger question is, if I do, what does that say? That I fear failing at a new endeavor so far removed from
real estate? Or simply that I’ll always love real estate, architecture, change?
That was one aspect. The other was saying goodbye to people who I have been involved with on a daily basis for years. Of course
they had become family and like family, the warts rose to the surface along with the other flaws and occasional foible but when
the end was in sight, we became beautiful again to each other. The last hugs were heavy with memory, loss and tears. I felt loved
and that I had mattered.
Yesterday was my husband’s mother’s funeral. She was a mentally and physically frail woman from the time
I first met her and she had developed pneumonia in the nursing home in Nebraska and was unable to overcome it. My precious,
level headed husband coordinated the details of her remains and kept in contact with relatives. On the way to the airport,
having calculated an hour to spare before departure, he was horror stricken to realize that his driver’s license was not
on him. Good thing I, Devil Woman, was at the wheel. Home we flew, defying speed limits, stop signs, stop lights and all other
courtesies and laws of the road. The license was retrieved and we arrived at the airport with 30 minutes to spare. I left him at
the curb to bury his mother while I went downtown to bury a career.
When his name came up on my cell phone 25 minutes later, I knew there was trouble. He was stuck with hundreds of others travelers due
to inoperable airport security systems. As if the driver’s license and death of his mother wasn’t enough to twist his
sensitive guts into a knot, he would now miss the flight to Memphis and the connecting flight to Des Moines. If his rental car was
still available, he would have to morph into a road devil himself to make the hour drive from Des Moines to the funeral parlor in time.
The passing of a life and the gathering and honoring of it matters.
The third event yesterday was that our friend Ellen, nearly 60, left for seven days on some kind of mental/emotional rehabilitation.
She will be without phone or television and will be sequestered in close quarters with others in a retreat environment. She is a
level-headed woman, and smart, an animal lover and our favorite movie buff. For her to admit that she was unhappy, lonely and feeling
invisible and insignificant was huge for her. She took this step, quietly praying for the experience to be life changing. When I thought
of her early this morning, I realized that she, too, needed to matter.
We stand together on common ground in our need to matter. Ellen matters to us, we matter to her, Jeff’s mother mattered to
him, and he matters to me. I leave you now to join my running pals because we, too, matter to each other.
What matters to you?**************************
Introduction to Angela Grett's book MY MOTHER'S BIPOLAR, SO WHAT AM I?
co-authored by Yvonne Perry
My mother’s bipolar. Wow! I said it! If you have a bipolar parent, you realize how difficult it is to make that statement. The stigma that goes with depression and mental disorder can be demoralizing. Our society often lumps people with bipolar disorder (or manic/depression) into categories similar to schizophrenia. As a result, we only recently have heard people talk about the disorder.
It used to be that the mention of any mental illness conjured images of straight jackets and padded cells. Thanks to some of our popular celebrities like Patty Duke, Carrie Fisher, Jane Pauley, Ted Turner, and Donald Trump, we have begun to put well-known faces on this mysterious disease called Bipolar Disorder. Who would have thought that these hugely successful people have dealt with the same challenges that our parents face?
On a visit to Atlanta, I met a woman named Cathi and somehow we began to talk about our mothers. The conversation began with a mutual roll of the eyes and heavy sighs. We talked about how difficult it was to have any kind of relationship with our mothers because of their behavior. It turned out that her mother was bipolar also. We stayed up talking about our mothers nearly all night. It was such a relief to be able to share the frustrations and stories about our families and our lives. Shortly after that, I began to realize how little the subject of bipolar is discussed – even by people who are bipolar. And if they aren’t talking about it, then their families certainly aren’t. I decided to write this book to help the families of those diagnosed and living with bipolar disorder. My hope is that by reading stories from other families, you will be able to feel a connection and know that you are not alone. By sharing information about the disorder from an adult child’s perspective, you may be able to have a healthier relationship with your bipolar parent and recognize the effect your parent’s illness has had on you.
The intent of this book is not to place blame for an adult child’s difficulties in life on the bipolar parent. Despite challenges we may have experienced as children, we are adults and we benefit by taking responsibility for our behavior and our own lives. I don’t mean to create a big pity party for all of us poor children of bipolar parents, but I do want to open the dialog and let you know that it’s okay to talk about your experience. Your parent has an illness that requires understanding, patience, and love, but it doesn’t require you to give up your life and your dreams in order to take care of them. You can face these challenges and still have a healthy relationship with your parent.
For those readers who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, my intention in writing this book is not to, in any way, disrespect or minimize your experience. Yours is a very difficult journey and one that you likely have not made alone. Your parents, your children, your significant others and your friends have loved you and witnessed your pain. They may not have understood your behavior and likely were not supportive simply because they didn’t have enough information or resources. By sharing our experiences, we can begin to understand the mystery of this disorder. In turn, perhaps we will take better care of ourselves and be better equipped to help you get the care thaAssets/img/Joe_Nolan.jpgre reading this book, you must have some interest in bipolar disorder whether your parent has the disorder or someone suggested that you read the book. My primary objective is to provide information for children of bipolar parents and help them realize the impact of growing up with a parent having the disorder. If you can look honestly at your own situation and behaviors that were born out of that experience, you may be able to improve your relationships and your life. Because information leads to understanding, you may be able to reconnect with your bipolar parent.
While my primary objective is to help children of bipolar parents, I also believe there are many people who are suffering with the illness because they have not been diagnosed. Some of the stories may strike a chord with you even though you don’t know anyone who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. You may be able to help someone by simply being aware of the information in this book.
You may be wondering why I used the acronym CBP (Child of a Bipolar Parent) after my name on the cover. As I began to research the books that had already been written about bipolar disorder, I noticed a lot of letters after the authors’ names (PhD, MD, PsyD). Those letters intimidated me a bit because I’m certainly no expert on matters of mental illness. My background is 20 years in the corporate world. My acronym is to remind myself that my expertise comes from being the child of a bipolar parent – the very topic of this book. Any clinical information presented here has been thoroughly researched and edited by the experts. My words, however, are from my experiences or from memories of other adult children of bipolar parents.
As you read the pages of this book, please know that I am opening my heart to you. Together, we can make the journey easier for ourselves and others.
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When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Ghostwriter!
By Taryn Simpson
When I first started out in my writing career not too long ago, I have to admit, that I didn't know much about ghostwriting. I always envisioned someone that wrote the romance novels that characteristically have hundreds of titles, but contained one or two different plots. Surely someone would tweak each novel and that was ghostwriting. How wrong I was! I had no idea back then that I would be enjoy a career as a ghostwriter today.
Ghostwriters first and foremost write material without receiving credit for it. Someone else receives the credit and the ghostwriter is paid for his or her services. This concept applies to articles, white papers, speeches, books, memoirs and anything else you can think of. If fame and attention is what you are craving as a writer, don't bother becoming ghostwriter!
So what is the allure? I can only speak for myself, but I take great pride in my writing and write as if my name will be plastered all over the book. The allure for me is that I get to meet alot of interesting people and learn all sorts of things by writing someone else's story. If a client already has a publisher interested in the book, I am truly happy for them. I don't have a yen to travel the country marketing the book. It's hard work traveling and doing book signings and so on. I prefer to write from home and meet people from virtually all over the world through the ease of the internet.
I wish I had known about ghostwriting a long time ago, but better now than never! I'm having the time of my life and love what I do. How many people can say they can't wait to go to work in the morning? I know I can!
To learn more about Taryn Simpson's ghostwriting services, please visit http://www.Taryn-Simpson.blogspot.com. She can transform your story into a page turner!
Writer Means Wearing a Multitude of Hats
I always knew that working as a writer would mean that I would need to be prepared to don many hats in order to be successful. Those of you who are writers know what I mean.
For example, have you written a book lately? Not only do you have to write the book, you need to market it, seek out publishing for it, call bookstores about stocking it, and make sure it gets listed on top retail online bookstores and so on.
And, now the rage is book videos. So, either you must get really creative and make one for your book, or you need to seek out someone that can do it for you. What about blogging about your book? That seems to be the “thing” to do. It is a nifty self-advertising web presence.
Then, there are press releases to write, newspapers to contact, TV interviews to seek, and so on. The job is never done. Really. It could be a fulltime job just tending to the marketing and publishing efforts alone.
I have to say, I have learned how do to a lot of things that I never thought I could. So, in a way, that is a good thing. Oh, did I mention that seeking out reviewers and book contests was another duty? Sigh…a writer’s work is truly never done.
Some people may look at this article and think, “Why in the world would anyone want to do that for a living?”
I just know I have to write.
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Books written by Taryn Simpson:
Critic from Project Greenlight critiquing Conversations with Pearl
“...As a straight narrative it is touching and impressive…the action is small, personal and dramatic – the subject matter is serious and you have a flair for telling it in a readable conversational way…you have very obvious strengths…you have wit, humor, depth and perspective…”
Dan Stowell, New York Film Producer commenting on Conversations with Pearl:
"What a script you have!! I agree with everything the Project Green Light person said..."
E-book customer – The Underbelly of the Human Resources Professional
“I cried, I laughed so hard! This is a must-read for anyone who works in
an office!
Barnes & Noble Web site
reviewer Frank Craven, "IF YOU ONLY READ one BOOK THIS YEAR...MAKE IT THIS ONE!
Glittering secrets has everything that a lover of mystery, drama, suspense, and film noir could ask for.
The descriptive scenarios conjured by Ms. Simpson will take your imagination to new and darker places, while creating,
in your mind, vivid pictures of the troubled and disturbing world of a woman that you will soon know all too well.
Without giving away the "secrets," I would suggest that you clear your schedule on a rainy day or a dark evening
and turn off your phone. You won't want to be disturbed by anyone...the story is disturbing enough.
When you sit down with this book, you won't be able to stop reading until the very last page."
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Yvonne Perry highly recommends the following people to work with when
publishing your book:
Valerie Connelly with Nightengale Media LLC: Phone (847) 810-8498 or
visit http://www.nightengalepress.com.
This is NOT a self-publishing, POD or vanity publisher. This is a legitimate publisher who does things right by the author. Nightengale works with Ingram Book Distributors
to get your product on the shelves of major retail bookstores as well as amazon.com. She works with Lightning Source Inc.
to print either in mass quantity runs (off set) or digital small prints or eBooks.
Her specialty is business and non-fiction books.
Gini Graham Scott pitches to over 350 agents and publishers. You will get responses directly from agents and publishers who want
to see a proposal or sample chapters before they will decide whether to work with you:
Phone (510) 339-1625 or visit her Web site:
http://www.publishersandagents.net
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