A Hub for Writers & Creators
Welcome to The DateKeepers, a one-stop shop for creators who want to leave something behind.
Who We Serve
We help authors of literary fiction hone their craft and build sustainable careers. We also help successful people write their memoirs.
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Plenty of coaches and editors can help you write a good book. Not many know how to position that book in the market, build a platform, draft a proposal, optimize your social media presence, attract support from powerful institutions, create a marketing plan, and negotiate effectively with partners and publishers—but you'll need all that if you want to succeed.
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We had to learn those skills. We did. That's why we're here.
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That's why we're here for you.
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We work with literary fiction and memoir. No picture books, children’s literature, poetry, pure genre fiction (horror, romance, fantasy, etc.), or how-to, self-help, or self-improvement guides. That said, we maintain a network of book coaches and editors with diverse expertise. We'll help you get the help you need.
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We also help professionals in other fields (scientists, lawyers, artists, artisans, policymakers, and entrepreneurs) enhance their portfolios, leverage the power of storytelling, and promote their work to our international audience of over 100,000.
What We Do
We'll teach you to navigate the professional world with skill and integrity, build a sustainable career in the arts, and lay the foundation for your legacy. We offer:
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Comprehensive, long-term partnerships on book-length works of literary fiction and memoir;
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Targeted editorial services for shorter works of fiction, creative nonfiction, scholarship, journalism, website text, application materials, etc...any miscellaneous texts you've got lying around!;
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One-on-one training sessions for writers, editors, and young professionals;
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Promotion for professionals in any scholarly or creative discipline.
:Our packages include everything from editing and book coaching to grant writing and negotiation training, all under one roof. See our “Services” for details.
Why We Do It
First and foremost, we are authors. We hold master’s degrees in journalism and fiction, respectively, and we know that good stories and well-crafted prose are essential for any creative career.
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We also know they're not enough alone.
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We’ve seen too many of our peers fall prey to scammers, bad actors, and strategic missteps. Fearmongers have gotten much too good at taking advantage of artists’ hopes and fears, selling the illusion of easy success, and delivering nothing.
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We know what your art means to you. It means the same to us. Partner with us, and you'll learn how to cultivate a loyal audience in an increasingly distracted world, make your creative work sustainable, and leave a legacy of which you're proud.