I'm Pamela Lane, the Book Doctor.  I've been writing for television for 17 years and freelance editing scripts and books for 9 years.  I studied the craft of fiction and nonfiction writing at Rice University, UCLA and Antioch University LA, where I was awarded the prestigious Eloise Klein Healy scholarship.  My MFA is from Goucher College's graduate program in creative nonfiction and I'm a former contributing editor for the highly-respected literary journal, Creative Nonfiction. 

My background in writing scripts and supervising writers has given me deep insight into story structure and character development and my personal experience in poetry and prose have honed my creative voice.  I ran a very successful writer's group in Santa Monica for several years and now teach writing to small groups using that model.  Over these years I've honed dozens of book proposals for nonfiction clients and edited hundreds of novels, memoirs, how-to, personal development, children's and young adult books, queries and essays.   Many of my clients have finished their books and secured agents or publishing deals, and many are still working toward that goal--closer and more confident than they were before.     

 
Editing & Coaching:  I am an editor, coach and teacher of the writing process, which includes not only writing the book, essay or short story, but securing an agent (for books) or publishing (for essays and short stories), promoting your sales and managing your career.  Book proposals are a specialty.  I make promising ideas into publishable books and make good writers better.  I can't guarantee that your manuscript will be published (with the exception of self-publishing), however I can offer you a distinct advantage in a very competitive market--a knowledgeable professional in your corner. 

Working on an idea, or can't figure out why your book or proposal isn't selling?  Book a consultation.  Evaluating and developing your concept for marketability is almost as important as how it is written--sometimes more so.

Writing classes and workshops allow me to develop more powerful, creative voices and make it even more affordable for you.  I've made it my business to understand the world of writing and publishing and my experience gives me a considerable advantage in working with writers across all genres.

Go to my "Endorsements" page and my "Writing Classes" page to see what some of my clients and students have to say. 

 
Whether you decide to join us or not, I encourage you to write and keep writing.  No one else shares your individual voice:  express it.