The following is a list of book doctors (in alphabetical order) with whom Sol Stein has worked personally or whose work he has known well for some years:

The Editorial Department, Ross Browne and Renni Browne

This 17-year-old company has editors in several states. Reading fee, with a preliminary evaluation, $2 a page. For other services, contact Ross Browne. Renni Browne, formerly a senior editor for Stein and Day and William Morrow, is the co-author of "Self-Editing for Fiction Writers."

TELEPHONE	FAX	E-MAIL	ADDRESS
(520) 886-6804	N/A	Rbrowne277@worldnet.att.net	7671 E. Tanque Verde Rd. #213, Tucson AZ 85715

 

Jerry Gross

Gross, a frequent public speaker at writer's conferences, was an editor at New American Library, Warner Books, and Dodd Mead. His specialty is in-depth critiques that include line-editing suggestions. Contact him for rates and references by mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope or call or fax.

TELEPHONE	FAX	E-MAIL	ADDRESS
(914) 271-8705	(914) 271-1239	grosassoc@aol.com	63 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520-2518

 

Loretta Hudson

She works as a book doctor and writing coach with new and published novelists with clients in every region of the United States and abroad. Send SASE with manuscript. If your novel needs detailed work a per page flat fee can be arranged, but contact her first. Strong written references available. Send a SASE for her short-short "The Bag Lady" and see how much can be accomplished in how little space.

TELEPHONE	FAX	E-MAIL	ADDRESS
(805) 464-0886	N/A	loretta@lorettahudson.com	10979 Las Casitas, Atascadero California 93422

 

Toby Stein

She works with business and professional people who are new to publishing as well as experienced and first-time novelists. Toby Stein has had three novels and two nonfiction books published. She provides detailed critiques that serve as a revision guide for both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts. She also offers line-editing and, where necessary, rewriting. Her nonfiction specialties are non-technical business books and self-help books. For full information, excellent written references, and rates: Call, Fax, or write.

TELEPHONE	FAX	E-MAIL	ADDRESS
(973) 744-0475	(973) 744-5373	tobyfstein@aol.com	45 Church Street, Montclair, NJ 07042

 

Sol Stein

Sol Stein works personally only with established writers and seasoned professionals, usually through referrals.
Contact: solstein@aol.com.