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 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 nonfiction book concepts for clients and edited scores of novels, memoirs, nonfiction and young adult books.   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.     

 
I am an editor, coach and teacher of the writing process, which includes not only writing the book, but securing an agent and promoting your book's sales.  Book proposals are a specialty.  I make promising books 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.   

 
With the growing success of my writing clients, I've expanded my editing business into writing classes and workshops--allowing me to develop more powerful, creative voices.  I've made it my business to understand the world of publishing and my experience with Young Adult, Memoir, Nonfiction, Self-Help, Essay and Novel gives me a considerable advantage in working with writers of many genres.

 
I believe that we each have an abundance of experience and imagination to share and it's my calling to help you achieve success in finding, developing and publishing your unique voice.

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.