Testimonials

“I wouldn’t have my book without Deb. Period. She was with me every step of the way from concept to printing.

Her guiding hand knocked some sense into me more than once and I’m tremendously grateful. Under her tutelage, I made something I’m tremendously proud to have out in the world.

She’s a cheerleader strategist wizard, and a damn good writer herself. I highly recommend her if your concept needs polishing or your strategy needs solidifying. Or, in my case, both!”

“At the start of writing my first cookbook, I was overwhelmed with task of narrowing down all of the overflowing ideas I had.

I reached out to Deb who helped me hone in on what I wanted to achieve as a new cookbook author, which in return had turned into a best-selling Mediterranean cookbook!

I’m very grateful for Deb’s professionalism and expertise in both entrepreneurship and writing.”

Deb is fantastic! She really is the book proposal expert. She is kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. Her step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and are an excellent guide. I’m grateful that I met Deb and that we are working together.

Debra is always knowledgeable, helpful and generous with her information. Although I am already a published author … I tuned into a webinar on Book Proposals given by Debra. It was EXCELLENT! She is sooooo organized and specific. She gives complete details on the steps to take in writing a book proposal – with an outline, including the various categories that authors should include in the document. Whether you’re a first-time author or a seasoned pro – her method for writing a book proposal is AWESOME! ..

I recommend her to anyone writing a book. Put simply, Debra rocks!

Deb is the real deal when it comes to goal-setting (and, more importantly, goal-getting!). Her practical approach makes even ambitious goals clear and doable, making her a huge asset to creators, podcasters, and entrepreneurs. If you’re looking for genuine inspiration and proven strategy for your business or brand—Deb’s someone you need in your corner!

As a professional editor (and writer and producer) I am skeptical of self-proclaimed “experts” — especially those offering advice about creative endeavors — but Deb’s insights have helped me immensely. She knows what works.

“I have had the pleasure of championing two of Debra’s books, and working with her is always so much fun. Deb’s work is exceptional; she creates polished, professional proposals in record time – for herself, as well as clients. Her depth of knowledge, creativity, and genuine enthusiasm for helping authors shines through in everything she does, from her one-on-one work to her engaging talks on the book proposal process. Working with Deb is pure inspiration and proven results!”

“Since I started representing Debra in 2018, I have worked with her on multiple projects, including Your Goal Guide, 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting, and her upcoming co-authored book. Debra knows what it takes to make a proposal stand out. Her work is always thoughtful, well-structured, and expertly crafted. Whenever something she’s written — or a project from one of her clients — lands on my desk, it goes straight to the top. I know it will be polished, on point, and ready for submission.”

“Debra is amazing. I’ve self-published 17 books — including the 101 Ways to Rock series and Surviving Alzheimer’s with Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine — but for my next book on caregiver recovery, I wanted to go the traditional route to reach a wider audience. Debra guided me through crafting a polished, market-ready proposal, offering a clear roadmap, sharp feedback, and expert help refining my comps and audience. And, best of all, I got an agent, who is currently shopping my proposal. She’s practical, strategic, and savvy. Debra rocks!”

“I just love Debra Eckerling; there is no one out there like her—she’s a champion for helping people identify, set, and achieve their goals. She has a unique ability to hold the vision for what’s possible for people, and man, oh man, she has a way with words!”

“I worked with Deb to develop the proposal for my latest book, On the Same Page, and her impact on the project was substantial. Deb understands both the craft of writing and the realities of the publishing business. 

“She helped refine the book’s positioning, improve the structure of the proposal adn present the concept in a way that agents and publishers will immediately understand and appreciate. Her strategic insight and editorial disipline make her an exceptional partner for authors.

“I’m truly grateful for Deb’s guidance and highly recommend her to anyone preparing a book proposal.”

“Debra brought a strong editorial eye and a clear understanding of what makes a solid book proposal. She helped refine my existing proposal by sharpening the concept, clarifying the positioning, and better capturing the voice of Holy Shiitake: A Wok Star Is Born. The result was a more focused, polished, and market-ready proposal. She has a good grasp of both the creative and business aspects of publishing.”