Debora m. ricks
Editor | Book Consultant | Attorney
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Just like many people, once upon a time I wanted desperately to write a book. I'd "stalk" authors, especially famous ones, wherever they dared to make an appearance. Every chance I got, I'd attend an author event where I'd sit at the feet of an author, hoping whatever magic they possessed would rub off on me and I'd awake the next morning with the courage to finally write my book. You already know that didn't work, right?
One summer day I visited a Washington, DC bookstore owned by two women, to ask them to carry my "Empowered Women" newsletter. One of the women, Cassandra, saw right through me. She could see I wasn't doing what I really wanted to do, which was to write a book. So she gave me a copy of the Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, on the promise that I would pay her for it later. That gesture and book changed everything for me. That summer I sat down and started writing my first book, Love Addicted. It took me seven years to finish it! Still, I'd DONE it! And guess what, so can YOU! |
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I'm Passionate About Books and Helping women writers, coaches, entrepreneurs to Write Them
I love everything about books. I love reading them, writing them, and producing them. I especially love helping aspiring authors give birth to their book "babies." I've been in the book business for more than fifteen years as an author, editor, writing coach, book midwife and publisher. I'm good at what I do! If you have the desire to write a book, and you possess the three "absolutes" required--Commitment, Courage and Confidence/Belief in Yourself--then you're well on your way to seeing your name on the cover of a book.
Sure, you can write a book without my help, but you must hire an editor. You must have at least two sets of eyes on your book BEFORE you push your darling into the world. And no, your friends and family do not count as bonafide editors, unless, of course, they happen to be professional editors.
I am here to help, as a writing coach, book midwife or editor. Stop struggling alone. Stop "trying" but not getting it done.
Get this, if you start now (or pick up where you left off), you could be an author by this time next year! Contact me.
However, if you're ready to move forward, but you have loads of questions, book a Birth Your Book Consult here.
Sure, you can write a book without my help, but you must hire an editor. You must have at least two sets of eyes on your book BEFORE you push your darling into the world. And no, your friends and family do not count as bonafide editors, unless, of course, they happen to be professional editors.
I am here to help, as a writing coach, book midwife or editor. Stop struggling alone. Stop "trying" but not getting it done.
Get this, if you start now (or pick up where you left off), you could be an author by this time next year! Contact me.
However, if you're ready to move forward, but you have loads of questions, book a Birth Your Book Consult here.
