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editorial services, writer : francine@francinelasala.com
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Francine LaSala
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I am a versatile collaborator and ghostwriter who has written nonfiction on every topic imaginable, from circus freaks to sex. I have also edited bestselling non-fiction and fiction, and I'm the author of the novels Rita Hayworth's Shoes and The Girl, The Gold Tooth & Everything. For nearly 20 years, I have provided writing and editorial services and more to a vast number of clients, both corporate and individuals. My services include:
- Book proposal creation and development
- Manuscript evaluation
- Book development
- Line & development editing
- Book doctoring
- Copywriting
- Marketing & social media
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years experience: 19
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Developmental editing, Proposal writing/editing, Book packaging, Book Doctor, Line-editing, Writing, Ghost-writing, Copywriting, Fiction writing
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GENRES & SPECIALTIES
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General fiction, Mystery, Romance, Suspense/thriller, Biography, Mind/body/spirit, Lifestyle, Cookbooks
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TRADE REFERENCES
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"Francine LaSala is a brilliant writer and an absolute pleasure to work with. Her ability to understand my vision and inspiration and synthesize my message into book form is unparalleled."
--Dr. Steve Maraboli, author and behavioral specialist
"The insight and passion she brings to every project, the perspective she has to offer both fiction and non-fiction authors, her eye for detail and keen intellect--all of these attributes have made Francine LaSala one of my top go-to writers and editors, and a professional my authors have wanted to work with again and again."
--Roger Cooper, Vice President, Publisher, Vanguard Press
"Brilliant and patient, Francine LaSala helped keep me sane and encouraged me through what I thought was an impossible deadline for my book, and gave me confidence in my writing."
--Alana Stewart, author of Rearview Mirror
"Francine LaSala has a great editorial sense and a real talent for bringing out the best in authors, both fiction and non-fiction. She's a pleasure to work with."
--Georgina Levitt, Publishing Director, Weinstein Books
"Francine LaSala is a talented, dedicated, professional editor, writer, and project manager with whom I have had the pleasure of working more than fifteen years. She always comes through, delivering high-quality work under sometimes-insane deadlines."
--Shawna Mullen, Executive Editor, The Taunton Press
"As our editor, Francine LaSala gave us the gift of structure, helped us hit the right notes in our narrative, and got us through the process of creating our book with ease and grace."
--Victoria Jackson & Ali Guthy, authors of Saving Each Other
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MOST RECENT PROJECTS
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EDITORIAL
Recipes for Life by Linda Evans
Rearview Mirror by Alana Stewart
Saving Each Other by Victoria Jackson & Ali Guthy
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BEST-KNOWN PROJECTS
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NOVELS
The Girl, The Gold Tooth & Everything
Rita Hayworth's Shoes
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