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With vast and varied experience in communications, theatre, circus, and education, I bring a fairly unique skill set to my writing and editing work.
My sense of storytelling has been cultivated by years of writing for the theatre, as well as performing as an actor in classical and modern theatre, as a clown, juggler, and variety artist throughout the world, and teaching and directing theatre and circus arts to children and adults of all ages in a variety of settings, from pre-school to college, and especially with those in public school special education classes.
It is there, actually, where I have specialized, working closely with emotionally and physically handicapped children. This experience may be the most valuable thing I have ever done, and informs all of my other work.
Perhaps it is the psychological and creative challenges it presents.
It has surely opened up a window into a world of empathy one may not find anywhere else.
In recent years, this has been complimented and expanded by my work within the cancer community and collaborating on a series of books on divorce and family health.
I find each new project to be very exciting, whether it's facilitating writing workshops for cancer patients and their caregivers, developing a foundation for promoting writing as a therapeutic tool for those facing traumas, or teaching circus arts to children in disadvantaged environments. All of them are somehow related and doing each one makes me better at the other.

“Thanks for all the Right words, loving care and good times that made this book possible. Love, Marlo”

Marlo Thomas, New York City, author of The Right Words at the Right Time, Volume 2

I have had the privilege of working with David Tabatsky on a collaboration that started quite innocently as a manual for a course that I had been teaching, which then blossomed into a series of wonderful books.
David was a consummate professional during the process: timely, dedicated and easy to work with. He is one of those talents who can synthesize ideas and work with a writer to bring out the very best. Whether it is his organization, sentence structure or just good common sense, David Tabatsky came through. I strongly recommend him.

Mark R. Banschick, M.D.
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist

David’s encouragement and expertise has been a tremendous boost to my writing. While advising and editing my first novel, David’s patience and commitment helped me produce my best work. He’s made all of the difference in the world. One of the things I appreciate most David’s willingness to take on my project at a pace I can handle. He has pushed me to become a more thoughtful writer. It is my hope to be working with David Tabatsky for a very long time.

Anne Shaw Heinrich, freelance writer, Dwight, Illinois

David helped me solve a difficult organizational problem that had my agent and me stumped. He was able to quickly “get” the problem, asking me probing, respectful, enthusiastic, and thought-provoking questions. He returned my manuscript loaded with sidebar comments, suggestions, and delivered his advice in a very energized and exuberant style. I was at a stage of feeling befuddled and giving up, and instead David’s help inspired me to tackle the project with new gusto! Bravo!

Judi Hollis, PhD., Palm Springs, California, author of Fat is a Family Affair & Fat and Furious

After reading just a few pages of my novel, David offered a brilliant suggestion to help solve a dilemma that had burdened me for years. David has enabled me to reshape my book, and thanks to his guidance, I have found a greater clarity and strengthened my vision. David’s efforts on my behalf were swift and meticulous. He was inspiring and great fun and I’m certain, has helped me write a better book.

Vicki Abelson, Los Angeles, California, Founder of WomenWhoWrite

“I’m your biggest fan!”

Karen Gantz Zahler, New York City, President, Karen Gantz Zahler Literary Management

“Dear David,
Now that The Boy Behind The Door is finished, I just wanted to say what a great job you did in bringing it to fruition. We had a many hurdles to conquer & your creativity was most helpful in clearing them. Once again, thanks for a job well done.”
Sanford L. Batkin, Scarsdale, New York, Businessman and Philanthropist

Chicken Soup for the Soul
Marlo Thomas
Dr. Mark Banschick
Dr. Randy Wright
Lainie Kazan
Laurie Rubin

• Coauthor and editor of The Cancer Book: 101 Stories of Courage, Support and Love, (Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing 2009).
• Editor and coauthor, with Dr. Randall Wright, of The Wright Choice: Your Family Prescription for Healthy Eating, Modern Fitness, and Saving Money
(InTouch Media Health Network 2011).
• Editor and coauthor, with Dr. Mark Banschick, of The Intelligent Divorce: Because Your Kids Come First, Book One––Taking Care of Your Children and Book Two––Taking Care of Yourself (Intelligent Book Press 2010 and 2011). He is currently writing Book Three––Dealing with an Impossible Ex.
• Consulting Editor for Marlo Thomas and her New York Times bestseller The Right Words at the Right Time, Volume 2: Your Turn (Atria 2006). Proceeds have been donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
• Coauthor and editor, with Bruce Kluger, of Dear President Obama: Letters of Hope from Children Across America (Beckham Publishing 2009).

Under the Yarmulke: Tales of Faith, Fun and Football by Rabbi Solomon Schiff (Chai Books 2011)

• Coauthor and editor of The Cancer Book: 101 Stories of Courage, Support and Love, (Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing 2009).
• Consulting Editor for Marlo Thomas and her New York Times bestseller The Right Words at the Right Time, Volume 2: Your Turn (Atria 2006).

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