This ‘True Account’ project—mentioned in the screen-captured client comment above—has aspects of a ‘business crime’ story that also became personal. The author, a high-profile former senior executive (educated at two of the nation’s most prestigious universities), served in two presidential administrations.

Brought to me under a confidentiality agreement, as a rewriting, redevelopment, and writing improvement project for delivery to their publisher, I can share only a few details. In this true account, the author tells a ‘how it happened’ story and cautionary tale of the ruin of a highly decorated combat veteran and a General Officer’s post-military career. He served our country for 30+ years. It’s a tragedy and could have been prevented.

Good writers draw from their experiences to create stories that reach people and make an impact. This project is one in which my 17-year business career—including years of M&A consulting with attorneys, investment bankers, and private equity funds—(along with my 13 years of full-time writing and publishing) helped not only improve the author’s writing but reshaped this true account with authenticity (which readers want in creative and standard nonfiction). Together the author and I reworked their manuscript to compellingly tell the story in a way that readers would ‘feel’ what the characters were going through. And stories that engage readers at that level often leave a lasting impression.

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