Writing Coach – Are you stuck in the middle of a writing project? Are you procrastinating starting one? Confused about how to organize or move forward? Joe has more than 20 years of experience coaching and editing inexperienced and experienced writers. He is especially gifted at getting the author’s “voice” clearly onto the page. Fee: $100/hour.

Consulting on writing/publishing/publicity - You might be at a stage where you just need to talk to someone and get ideas and guidance on how to find an agent or publisher; how to prepare a book proposal, or how to market your book. Joe can walk you through that process in a simple consultation. Fee: $75/hour.

Manuscript Critique – If you have completed a draft of an article, book, or book chapters, Joe can review it and make simple, concrete suggestions to make it compelling, clearer and more saleable. Fee: $2.00/double-spaced, single-side page (minimum charge: $100)

Book Proposal Writing - You have a great idea for a book. Now what? If it is a nonfiction book, agents and editors want to see a "book proposal," including a detailed table of contents, sample chapters, and marketing plan. Joe can help you write a clear and professional book proposal—one that will also make it easier to actually write your book! Fee: negotiable.

Co-Authoring/Ghostwriting – If you are expert or skilled in a topic, but don’t have the time or experience to write a book about it, Joe can help. He’s ghost-written articles and books on nonfiction topics, as well as a memoir. His approach is flexible, accommodating numerous ways to share the work of creating a compelling (and marketable) book or article. Fee: negotiable.

Writing for Companies & Nonprofits – Joe has many years experience writing effective press releases, copy for web sites, brochures, flyers, newsletters, reports, and any other word work an socially-responsible organization needs. He also advises on the best ways top get media attention for your organization’s efforts. Fee: $100/hour, or negotiable by project.

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Joe has written 6 books and edited 4 others for national publishers, including Random House, Penguin, John Wiley, and Hazelden.

He also writes for Daughters magazine, Mothering.com, Deepak Chopra's IntentBlog.com and was an award-winning reporter for Minnesota Public Radio.