Need a Writing or Publishing Coach? 

Since 1988, I've worked one-on-one with 230 writers at all levels of experience who needed help getting focused, shaping their writing or preparing their work for submission to agents or editors.

Here are some quotes from those clients:

"In working with Marcia, I learnt how to express my thoughts in a way that directly benefited the reader's experience.  Her constant commitment to clarity and simplicity drove me nuts, and now pays dividends in the rave reviews I've had from people reading my manuscript. Her input at proposal stage was pivotal to me securing offers from two publishers - giving me the luxury to choose the best offer. Marcia encouraged me to work harder, be better and the quality of my writing improved massively (and I already thought I could write!)." - Julie Starr, Derbyshire, UK

Like all the testimonials on this site, the customer comments on this page were provided without compensation, incentives or rewards.

"Marcia's coaching helped me structure for clarity, dig deeper for color and liveliness and smooth my writing. Providing names of potential agents, one of which worked out, was a real plus!" - Nina Boyd Krebs, Ed.D., Sacramento, CA

"Your skillful editing, your ability to pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of my manuscript, and your thorough knowledge of the publishing process gave me the guidance and support I needed to complete my project and find an agent and publisher. Thank you!" - Rabbi D. Lerner, Arlington, MA

"Thank you for all your comments.  Your critical eye is like Manjushri's sword, cutting through ignorance or lack of enlightenment.  [In Buddhism, Manjushri is the Bodhisatva (Buddha-to-be) of Wisdom.]" - Clare Nelson, Austin, TX

"You helped me see that by accepting myself and the way I approach things, I can turn what I've viewed as weaknesses and obstacles into strengths and talents. You always conveyed the message that writing well and writing what I want to write are entirely within my reach. Now I'm filled with ideas and energy, in my writing and other areas of my life." - Diane Perin, Hopkinton, NH

"I just received a contract from Thompson Publishing.  Thank you so much for your help and guidance!  You certainly helped me to transfer my ideas into an outline that immediately captured their attention and created lots of excitement." - Susan Eckert, Brightwaters, NY

"I am so impressed by how quickly you can edit something and make it sound wonderful.  Thanks!" - Patricia Work, Director of the Center for Character & Creative Intelligence, New Hampton, NH

Let me know where you are in your writing project and what kind of help you feel you need.  Then we'll discuss whether I'm the right person to help, and if so, how best to proceed.

Marcia Yudkin, Ph.D. <marcia@yudkin.com>