Editorial Support and Writing Development
Whitney Scott has worked with writers of all levels for 15 years, helping them develop their writing skills by consulting with them in person and long distance via phone, fax and e-mail. Her clients have written short fiction, novels, case studies, non-fiction articles, business correspondence and screen plays. Some have gone on to be published in Kaleidoscope Ink, Mediphors, Moon Journal, Edda and the national best-seller, Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul among others. One client won the 1997 National Organization of Women's Short Fiction Contest.- Freddy the Fire Truck by Amanda
Oosterbaan
Editing and general production consultation by Whitney Scott
Amanda Oosterbaan went on to have the 1995 children's book she developed with Whitney, Freddy the Fire Truck, produced as a Main Stage presentation at the 1996 Printers Row Book Fair, then as a 1997 children's musical on the stage of Chicago's Baliwick Theater.
"When I first met with Whitney, I was close to despair. Eighteen publishers had turned down Freddy the Fire Truck. With Whitney's help, Freddy became a top-quality book, a stage presentation and a musical for children. She provided the professional, editorial, design and marketing expertise I needed, and even helped me write some of the musical numbers."—Amanda Oosterbaan
I Always Start my Diet on Monday by Janice Alpert
Editing, production and design by Whitney Scott
Janice Alpert appeared as an expert on weight control on the Oprah show three times and twice on Sally Jesse Raphael as she promoted the nationally-known book she wrote with Whitney's help, I Always Start my Diet on Monday.
"Whitney's a consummate professional, fine-tuning details while keeping the overall publication process in mind. We worked by phone and fax, and never skipped a beat."—Janice Alpert, M.A., L.C.P.C.
To order I Always Start my Diet on Monday, call 847-441-5470.
Boots by Rita
Reinert
Editing, production and cover design
by Whitney Scott
- Rita Reinert's Boots, a delightful memoir of hiking the Appalachian Trail at age 60, has charmed audiences of all ages. Since that publication in 1995, she has gone on to read excerpts in literary readings throughout the Chicago area, see excerpts from it anthologized, wrote a second memoir and enjoyed its success until her death several years ago.
"Working one-on-one with Whitney Scott encouraged my development as a writer. Her warmth and enthusiasm complement her technical know-how, making her a joy to work with in every way."—Rita Reinert
- The Angel of Dreams—A Fable of
Hope by Rikk Dunlap
Editing, production and cover design by Whitney Scott
Rikk Dunlap's The Angel of Dreams—A Fable of Hope is inspirational fiction. A motivation speaker, Rikk promotes his book at programs and speaking engagements throughout the Midwest with great success.
"The writing process is different for everyone. Whitney has the ability to use both her knowledge and sense of humor to create a nurturing environment, unique for each client."—Rikk Dunlap
To order The Angel of Dreams, call 708-503-8146.
- Heaven's Embrace by Elizabeth
Ann
Editing, production and cover design by Whitney Scott
"Whitney helped me through every stage of book production, from initial editing to cover design and post-production marketing. She was a wonderful guide, and a midwife helping me give birth to this book."—Elizabeth Ann, author of Heaven's Embrace
To order Heaven's Embrace, call 773-477-6896.
- Now, I Can Fly! by Vera
Chitty
Editing, production and cover design by Whitney Scott
"Whitney Scott is a professional in every sense of the word. Thanks for a job well done, Whitney!"—Vera Chitty, author of Now, I Can Fly!
To order Now, I Can Fly!, call 708-331-9829.
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To become a client, send a response email to outriderpess@sbcglobal.net giving your name, address, phone and an indication of what writing skills you wish to develop and the project you are working on (if applicable).