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"Chief Surgeon"

Gretchen Hirsch is the author of seven books and has been providing editorial services for more than 20 years.  Her recent books have won honors from publishing associations and Web sites. Her work has been featured in magazines and newspapers, on Web sites, and on radio and television throughout her career. 

Check back here to see information about her latest publishing project, to be released in early summer!

Her titles include:

  • Womanhours: A 21-Day Time Management Plan That Works (St. Martin's Press)
  • Bud Wilkinson: An Intimate Portrait of an American Legend (Sagamore Publishing)
  • Helping Gifted Children Soar: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers (Great Potential Press)
  • A Love for Learning: Motivation and the Gifted Child (Great Potential Press)
  • Talking Your Way to the Top: Business English That Works (Prometheus Books)
  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Difficult Conversations (Alpha Books)
  • Her 7th book is in process and when it goes to print, you'll read it here!

She manages all her editorial clients personally. She'll tell you what's right  about your project as well as what you can do to make your book better. She will refer you to another editor for special services only with your knowledge and consent.

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For more information about writing and speaking powerfully, see my blog at http://writebetternow.blogspot.com.

Quick Tips:
Preparing Your Project

When you submit your work to us, please:

  • Double space your manuscript on one side of the paper only. Submit an electronic copy in Microsoft Word.
  • Learn to use the Track Changes function so we can exchange corrections easily.
  • Use an easy-to-read font such as 12 pt. Courier or Times Roman. 
  • Number each page consecutively, not chapter by chapter. Place your name on each page.
  • Submit the pages only. Do not bind them in any way.
  • If you are using a computer, do not put two spaces between sentences. 
  • Proofread your manuscript thoroughly.
  • Include a stamped, self-addressed  envelope with your hard copy.

What Others Say

"Gretchen's ability to capture the essence of the author's ideas is right on target. She follows through on the promises she makes."

Carol Strip Whitney, PhD

Author, Helping Gifted Children Soar: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers (and A Love for Learning: Motivation and the Gifted Child
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