Experienced and adept at subtly enhancing authorial voice without overwhelming it. Excellent book ‘midwife.’ I work with authors to refine content, determine if additional content is suggested, develop content as needed, edit, and assemble the full text. Or to simply write a full text based on their ‘improvisational’ roadmap. I'm particularly facile with clients who want-to-turn-their-personal-life-story-into-fiction projects. I can help them adapt their personal drama into a meaningful and engaging STORY. I'm also incredibly comfortable with new age subjects and philosophical perspectives. This gives me a particular talent for the quirky and unusual.

I provide the outside insight authors need. I can help you bring blossoming ideas to fruition. Because, let’s face it, just like all other 'professions' writing is a highly specialized field. And according to Malcolm Gladwell's most recent work Outliers I am a genuine expert in my field. I've put in over 10,000 HOURS of blood, sweat, and occassionally tears into my wide ranging body of projects.

My services are designed to take authors from the idea to the final product no matter where my help is starting from. When it comes to writing a book, actually getting from point a; the concept stage, to point b; a manuscript ready for review by an agent or publisher, the reality is a lot more complex than it may at first seem.

Because of my ability to work intuitively I can help your project no matter what your needs.

Experience has revealed that I am especially attuned to uncovering precisely what my clients wish to share. Then helping them find ways of expressing what they wish to share with engaging clarity. Whether this is information, concepts, or stories I’m adept at bringing their core elements to light. My clients feel understood and recognized throughout the process. Ultimately they are delighted with the end result, a successful manuscript that satisfies their goals. The complex urges that that drove them to ‘write’ or publish in the first place are satisfied.

I’d be delighted to discuss how my skills can be a resource for you.

The first thing to do is contact me via e-mail so we can see if I'm the right person for you and your project..

Testimonials

Hypnosis for Weight Loss

FANTASTIC! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! WONDERFUL WRITER! VERY TIMELY AND PROFESSIONAL

Scott H-

The Way To Wealth ReWrite/Revision

Maureen: Thanks for the great work. No revisions or re-writes are necessary. I appreciate your promptness and professionalism. I hope to chat with you again on future projects.

Thanks again, Bob O-

Book

Maureen is fast, fearless, and fun to work with. She is totally on spot with doing what I ask her to do. Her writing is creative, inventive, and it flows in a cohesive manner. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again.

Len J-

New Self Help Book

Maureen did a sensational job tightening up my manuscript. She has been a delight to work with and I will definitely be using her services in the future. Very sensitive and supportive in her suggestions, really understanding the position of both the author and the reader. Her understanding of ''new age'', metaphysical concepts is excellent and I would highly recommend her work for anyone wanting professional editing in this field.

Juliet M-

Instructional Manual for Meditation

Great work...Maureen did an excellent job on the manual...it was original, informative and better than I had ever expected

Alex M-

Book Proposal

Very pleased. Maureen accurately and has a very pleasant personality. She produced the first draft of my book proposal within 24 hours and was happy to work with me to fine tune it to the point that we both were confidant that we had a great document that will sell our concept. I'm looking forward to working with her again.

Jerry N-

Hypnosis & The Subconscious

Maureen

Maureen is one of the more attentive writers that I worked with. She is extremely insightful and very knowledgeable of the publishing industry. She works quickly and

delivered content on a wide range of related topics that required extensive research, ahead of time.

Faith W-

Revision of a Novel

She is super quick with email responses, and great with checking with you about the type of changes you want. Very nice person to work with!

Sumithra S-

Maureen Quinn

Maureen@MaureenQuinn.com

SKYPE: MQuinn.inspired-mind

Testimonials

Hypnosis for Weight Loss
FANTASTIC! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! WONDERFUL WRITER! VERY TIMELY AND PROFESSIONAL
Scott H-

The Way To Wealth ReWrite/Revision
Maureen: Thanks for the great work. No revisions or re-writes are necessary. I appreciate your promptness and professionalism. I hope to chat with you again on future projects.
Thanks again, Bob O-

Book
Maureen is fast, fearless, and fun to work with. She is totally on spot with doing what I ask her to do. Her writing is creative, inventive, and it flows in a cohesive manner. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again.
Len J-

New Self Help Book
Maureen did a sensational job tightening up my manuscript. She has been a delight to work with and I will definitely be using her services in the future. Very sensitive and supportive in her suggestions, really understanding the position of both the author and the reader. Her understanding of ''new age'', metaphysical concepts is excellent and I would highly recommend her work for anyone wanting professional editing in this field.
Juliet M-

Instructional Manual for Meditation
Great work...Maureen did an excellent job on the manual...it was original, informative and better than I had ever expected
Alex M-

Book Proposal
Very pleased. Maureen accurately and has a very pleasant personality. She produced the first draft of my book proposal within 24 hours and was happy to work with me to fine tune it to the point that we both were confidant that we had a great document that will sell our concept. I'm looking forward to working with her again.
Jerry N-

Hypnosis & The Subconscious
Maureen is one of the more attentive writers that I worked with. She is extremely insightful and very knowledgeable of the publishing industry. She works quickly and delivered content on a wide range of related topics that required extensive research, ahead of time.
Faith W-

Revision of a Novel
She is super quick with email responses, and great with checking with you about the type of changes you want. Very nice person to work with!
Sumithra S-

Standard work is always accomplished under Non Disclosure agrement.

I'm 42, with 3 children, ranging in ages from 20 to 14. I bring to the table my experience and awareness of the marketplace. Through a serendipitous blend of intuition, and intelligent engagement I help clients develop successful projects. My experience teaching writing gave me an ability to communicate with clients and collaborators through mutual respect. My skill for bringing clarity to complex ideas is the key to my true value.

Education
University of Illinois, MA in English & Writing
Date Verified: June 11, 2009
2003 - 2005

University of Illinois, BA English & Writing
Date Verified: June 11, 2009
2001 - 2003

Experienced Instructor of English Composition and Professional Writing
Freelance Ghostwriter* Collaborator* Editor
'Ghost' author of a series of FOUR self-development books for an international motivational speaker
'Ghost' author of a women's lit novel in bookstores late Oct. 2009
Collaborator on a series of chap books dedicated to sharing LOVE through family ties.

You may notice that unlike others my website is not fancy, I don't have 'e-books' for sale, I don't offer 'seminars' or 'free conference calls' to get your money. I'm not a 'cottage industry' unto myself. I'm a woman who is constantly fascinated by the written word, more importantly I love stories and I find it challenging and compelling (and dare I say FUN) to help people who want to share find effective and elegant ways to do just that. This is not just my job or my career it's my VOCATION.

I'm a read-a-holic and a classic Bluestocking. I read everything from fiction (my favorite is historical) to current events (Malcolm Gladwell) to anything on the Hay House catalog. Although I am non discrimnatory I am discerning. I know what I like and am willing to plow through piles of middling stuff to find it.

I believe everyone has any number of great stories in them. It doesn't matter whether they are based on their real life, whether they are important insights particular to their area of business or expertise, or if they are the wildest most unrealistic fun fiction. I don't discriminate. I prefer to keep my services open to a variety of types and styles to assure that I never get 'stale' on one type. I could tout myself as THE self-help book writing expert and work only on those types of projects. But after two or three I'd be tearing my hair out.

I find as I continue to gain experience that the story, the style, or even the goal are less important than WHO is on the other end of the project. I like to work with people I like. It's that simple. If I can help you I'm more than ready willing and able to serve. If I can't I'll be frank.

It's true that I'm particularly facile new age subjects and philosophical perspectives which gives me a particular talent for the quirky and unusual but I also can pare down and write great informative prose.