YOU have a story to tell

We Write Your Story

Everyone has a story. Whether it's how you built a successful business, life advice for the next generation, your biography and family history, a fictional work or something entirely unique, we believe that everyone has a story inside them that is worth telling and that will impact others profoundly.

• Let us tell it

It starts with you

your story

Your story is powerful - and it is uniquely your own. Whether it's practical life or career advice, a biography for your family, a book to establish your position as a thought leader in your niche, a fictional work, a poetry compilation, or anything else that you can envision, we help you get it out of your head and into print (or digital) form!

Our stories

Our team

We stopped counting our own books at 10, but suffice it to say, we've done this before - and we like seeing YOUR name in print more than our own. Leading your team of writers, editors and designers are:Glenn Proctor is a certified life coach, career and business advisor, motivational speaker, writing and editing coach, journalism professor and leadership trainer.Proctor spent 41 years as a journalist at news organizations around the country, retiring in June 2011 as the executive editor and vice president of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The former Marine gunnery sergeant and Vietnam veteran shared in the 1987 Pulitzer Prize at the Akron Beacon Journal, judged Pulitzer Prizes five times and won NABJ's national Legacy Award in 2007.A former visiting professor at Washington and Lee and Kent State universities and lecturer at Columbia, Northwestern, Virginia Commonwealth, Virginia State, University of South Carolina and dozens of other universities, he continues to present motivational conversations, women's leadership sessions and career transition and media strategy workshops for large organizations, universities and some small businesses.Trish Stukbauer was pretty much born with a pencil in her hand, but thankfully for those of us who have to read her handwriting, she has long since switched to keyboards. The recovering journalist is the former editor of 9 homebuilding, real estate (and car!) magazines, managing editor of an international business magazine, and a newspaper industry veteran. As a marketing strategist, she thrives on working with a diverse client base and creatively capturing the stories they need to tell.The author and editor has her name on 5 books, and has ghostwritten many more. She is principal of ie marketing, llc and creative partner in REDDjobb Communications.

Every author is unique

Our bespoke process

Virtually every author has a different approach to bringing their unique story to life. The wonderful news is we work with them all. Whether you need a completely ghostwritten book, developmental editing, a good polish, copyediting, someone to guide you through the production process, pre-launch publicity or a full-court sales push after launch, we are here to help with proven procedures that streamline the process and make your life easier.

Ghostwriting

we write it

There are many methods of getting your words on paper. We work with you to find the one that is right for you. Whether you are writing your story, telling it to us, dictating it into a voice recorder or being guided through a series of questions, we'll get the thoughts out of your head and into a cohesive whole.

Editing

we polish it

So you have a manuscript and are not certain what the next steps are? We'll give you an honest, professional opinion of what it needs and where you go from here. Whether it's developmental, structural, line editing or copy editing and proofing, our team can handle it for you and give you the confidence to take your next steps.

Production and Marketing

We handle it

Let's face it, writing the book is fun. Proofing it isn't! We work with you to find a publisher, guide your book through production and then take you to the next FUN step - marketing it! Yes, we are serious about that! Our team LOVES to market - it's what we do! Whether you need help with social media, press releases, book signings or don't even know where to start, you can turn to us!

Our Authors

Their stories

Over the years, we've helped so many authors take books from concept to completion to marketing. Some of the title's we've assisted with in one facet or another include:

B.A.D. Design, An Adult Design Book, Fatima Lewis
Brace for Impact, Joseph Panko
Confessions of An Entrepreneur, Ann-Marie Richard
Descent Into Darkness, Martha Rucker
Don't Hate the F Word, Richard Mike
Faith-Driven Job Search, JonathanDonahue
Healthcare Hell, Greg Atkinson
Hope's Harbor, Trish Stukbauer
Journey to Manhood: The Village that Raised the Boy, Ty Burton
Make it a Great Day, Hank Donaghy
Opportunity Cost: Owning Your Choices, Cindi Basenspiler
Remodeling and New Construction with No Regrets, Gary and Pam Palmer
Speaking of Radial Tires, Amy Campbell Pratt
The Puppy on the Other Side of the Pond (Champ and Snuggles), Toni Cordel
There is a Moth in Daddy's Coffee, Michael Desroches
What are You Waiting For? Today’s the Best Day to Start “Living”, Paula Lesso

Our stories

what authors say

"Trish was an amazing partner in publishing our book entitled, “Remodeling and New Construction with No Regrets”. She was invaluable in working through the entire process of--writing, editing and publication. We couldn’t have done it without her expertise, guidance, and awesome attitude! She made the entire process a wonderful journey."
- Pam Palmer"Glenn and Trish were very thorough during my book editing process. I received a breakdown of helpful edits, recommdations, and comments. They are very direct and pull no punches. I'm so happy with my final results."
- Fatima Lewis
Author of B.A.D Design, An Adult Design Book. Owner, Sage &Tima Designs"Glenn was gracious enough to serve as the editor for my first book and little did I know at the time, along with his team at REDDjobb, they also provided marketing support and gave me the platform to share my work with others via numerous author events. Outside of book editing, Glenn, has been an indispensable resource in providing coaching and career counsel in helping to navigate my career. "- Ty Burton
Consultant, Sr. Transformation & Change Execution Manager, Charlotte, NC

What are you waiting for?

Let's write!

What better way to begin a book then by writing a few words? Tell us what you want to write, and we'll schedule a call to learn all the details and then send you a quote based on exactly what you need. This is a custom experience - just like their stories - no two authors are alike. We take the time to learn what you need.