I'm a professional writer, editor, ghostwriter, and book collaborator with twenty years' experience as a professional communicator and storyteller.
I have written ten books to date, specializing in memoir, fiction, and narrative nonfiction, and I've edited countless more. Like a method actor assuming a role, I live the story as I write. I have assumed the voice and perspective of a wide variety of people—men, women, young, elderly, straight, gay, surgeons, congressmen, attorneys, bishops, business magnates, foreign, American, and everything in between.
Writing or editing someone's manuscript goes much deeper than just capturing interesting stories and weaving them together in an engaging way. The collaboration is a transformative experience for the person who shares the intimate details of their experience. They aren't the same person they were when they began. My goal is to shepherd you through that process with grace and compassion and then to infuse your narrative with power and beauty.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to other obligations, I'm currently only available for manuscript editing or book coaching.
"Heather Ebert is one of the most creative and gifted writers I have worked with in my forty years as a publisher. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with her on our client's memoir."
— David Dunham, publisher, Dunham Books; former senior vice president and group publisher, Thomas Nelson
"The writing was fabulous—easy to read and told the story so true and real. Heather brought so much creativity, expertise, and sensibility to the process, and she demonstrated compassion for me and all my loved ones with every word she wrote. She was my beacon of light for this book writing journey, and I couldn't have done it without her."
— Holly K. Dunn, author, speaker, advocate
"The manuscript turned out beautifully—the narrative arc is strong, developed, and complete unto itself. We're so thrilled to be working with you on this fantastic, important project, and are so excited to release it into the world."
— Lia Ottaviano, acquisitions editor, Diversion Books
"Heather produced a fine piece of work. The writing flows easily, making it nice to read."
— David Ulich and Steven Ungerleider