First Word

At 3L Publishing (www.3LPublishing.com), we offer different levels of book coaching services. What is a book coach? A book coach offers one-on-one guidance, input, ideas to make your manuscript work better, accountability to help you finish, and general editorial feedback. What are the benefits of a book coach? One-on-one attention Professional guidance and input into everything about your manuscript, including: General editing Comments every step of the way through the manuscript Examples of how to fix structural writing Specific writing samples of what that writing should look like A private lesson and monthly sit down with your coach to review your current work and discuss it. Overall feedback on your work  Here is a recent blog being written by one of our 3L clients who is using Michelle Gamble to take her new book Grains of Truth from idea to final novel. Elizabeth discusses her experience working with Michelle's help to slowly write her first novel. Please...

If you're an aspiring novelist or you have a book you've written yet you can't seem to get a "yes" when it comes to getting an agent or publisher, maybe it's time for an objective third party to take a look at it. A qualified professional like one of our top-notch editors at 3L Publishing who can provide insight and guidance not only on the content of the book, but also on the marketplace. A qualified book coach can provide the following: Objective story or content analysis -- whether your book is fiction or non-fiction, a coach can review the contents. If the book is non-fiction, the coach can look at the overall structure to ensure it's organized in a readable, easy-to-understand way. If it's fiction, the coach will look at the overall story arc and structure, character development, and dialog. Provide recommendations and comments for change -- your book coach will go into the heart of the book and provide specific recommendations on what to...

Blog, blog ... blah, blah ... I sort of feel that way about it when I can't think of anything to say that will scintillate your reading pleasure and make it worth a repeat trip to read First Word . When I'm not sure what I'm going to say for the day, I just start typing and here we are. We are going to be taking California Girl Chronicles on a pitch go-round with the networks that seem ripe for the project. I am working with producer Scott D. Roberts on that project. Being completely confident in his producing skills, he was grounded in the statement that he will sell it -- and I believe him. One thing I have always liked about him -- and as is the case with the true professionals in this town -- is that he has this open sincerity, generosity of spirit, and willingness to share and help, which is why he makes an excellent script and book coach for 3L Publishing . If you have a book or script that you would like: A thorough one-page analysis of the story, characters a...