WHAT DO I DO?

I am an author, educator, and Self-Publishing Advisor with over 20 years of experience helping people create their first book. My joy is to help you launch your heart's desires in your writing through self-publishing!

My service is designed to help you give your writing, and yourself, the time and prominence they deserve. Because you're worth it!. As your book coach, I help you savor all the pleasure of writing and minimize the roadblocks so you'll taste the joy of completion. I want you to know the delight of having the book in your head become three-dimensional, concrete and real. If you'd rather publish E-books, I'm your go-to-gal and techno-wizard! As a former Advertising Coordinator for Princeton U Press, I also foster book-marketing for people seeking greater visibility as authors in service of building a lifetime of rewarding, creative expression that pays! I believe we have all been given expansive imaginations that only seem to "expand" if we get started.

WHO WANTS WHAT I OFFER?

If you're a person who knows you have gifts, interests, and talents and you want to express this in ways that feed your soul, we need to meet! I've worked with many people just like you and have seen them take their ideas into the public domain in the form of a publication.

If you're having trouble getting started or completing your written work, please know that I'm at your service. I have a wonderful track-record of taking people to the finish line with their writing. Don't hesitate to make the connection with me. It may mean the difference between holding your finished book in your hands or kicking yourself for resisting your deepest wishes.

WHAT WILL I DO FOR YOU?

My job is to be a catalyst for your books. At the beginning we discuss your goals, your time frame, and what kind of support will help you most. Together we'll map the right path for you to finish—and publish. Our "meeting room" is the telephone, which gives you great flexibility and convenience. We hold weekly sessions to discuss your progress and work through any stumbling blocks. Many of my clients experience tremendous progress by committing to complete a particular section of their book (e.g., a scene or chapter, a synopsis, the cover letter of the book proposal) by the next session. When clients commit to a deadline and know I'll follow up on it, they feel tremendous relief—and find they write faster and better. I offer focus, encouragement, and accountability as you seek career progress. I'll also be your creative and knowledgeable guide on craft issues and publishing matters. I also help you overcome any shyness regarding becoming a visible expert. No matter what your challenge is creatively, I'm at your side.

EXPERIENCE

Writer with a proven record for winning more than $1M in research grants and publishing over 30 essays and six books.

Educator with a Ph.D. in Psychology and Religion and one Masters each in Philosophy and Religion with a successful track-record teaching, developing and implementing critical thinking and communication technology that has empowered 300+ students to be more informed global citizens (documenting their research in the form of a book).

Counselor registered in Washington state with demonstrated accomplishments fostering groups and individuals seeking understanding and psychological clarity since 1990.

Humanist Minister ordained to conduct nonreligious and interreligious weddings, commitment/same-sex unions, memorials, baby namings, and other life cycle ceremonies.  

Presenter for Life-Clarity Across Traditions workshops across the globe from Hangzhou, China, Prague, Moscow, Havana, Costa Rica, Montreal, Alaska, Hawaii, Harvard University, Brown University, Princeton University and Columbia University.

To make contact, phone: (206) 852-2605 or email: jlmanlowe@earthlink.net

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