Lovely Letter to Book Doctors from Grateful Writer

The Book Doctors, Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry, are a gift to aspiring writers.I attended their workshop, Perfecting Your Pitch, at the 2014 SCBWI Conference in Massachusetts. This workshop should be required for any writer who wants to construct a pitch that will help sell their book. Arielle and David were charismatic, warm-hearted, and candid about the challenges writers face in today’s market. Impressed with what these industry professionals were willing to share, I purchased their book as soon as the workshop ended. As an aspiring writer, Arielle and David’s book, The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published, is the best resource I have. It guided me through the intimidating and competitive world of writing and publishing and is written by people I trust.

With purchase of the book, I got a free phone consultation to pitch a book idea and ask questions about the industry. It was the first time pitching my work to anyone and I couldn’t have had a better experience. David asked thought-provoking questions and gave unfiltered feedback. He shared his experiences within the industry and offered advice about creating a vision for myself as a writer. I was impressed and inspired by David’s enthusiasm for connecting with and helping others.

Arielle and David will challenge you to educate yourself about the process, hone your craft, and provide you with both the brutal honesty and kind encouragement you’ll need along the way.

– Jamie Deenihan