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I’ve also edited or ghostwritten books about topics I love such as animals and nature, women’s issues, gender studies, and more, but since mine can sometimes be a secretive line of work, I can’t share those with you. They were good, though!
"Stephanie Land is the definition of a badass! I was hesitant about working with someone to help me write my book, but after my first meeting with Stephanie, I was at ease. She easily captured my voice, she met every deadline, and had excellent ideas to make my manuscript better.
Besides an amazing book, we also became friends in the process. You will not find a better person to bring your story to life."
RISHA GRANT, AUTHOR OF BE BETTER THAN YOUR BS: How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Workplace Culture of Inclusion
"Stephanie has an amazing ability to capture your voice and make sure your personality makes it onto the page. I’m not the most conventional author, and every time I propose some crazy idea, she just rolls with it and makes it work. She also knows how to get to the heart of what you’re trying to say. By the time Stephanie is done with you, you’ll have thought harder about what you do and why you do it than you have in a long time. She is more than just a writer, she’s a true collaborator and partner in crime."
Gary Vaynerchuk, Serial Entrepreneur and FIVE-time New York Times bestselling author
“Stephanie Land was invaluable in translating and synthesizing my knowledge, expertise, and clinical experience into accessible prose for the lay person, while also conducting interviews and masterfully weaving my patients’ moving stories throughout the book. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Stephanie.”
Kenneth Bock, M.D., AUTHOR OF Brain InflameD: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mood Disorders in Adolescents and Teens
"Stephanie is a great writer, and working with her on my first book was truly a pleasure. Writing a book is not easy–there is so much to get in!–but Stephanie was great at organizing everything I had to say and making sure that my voice came through. She was also incredibly patient with my constant changes and editing. I can’t say more about how great she was to work with!"
Lori Greiner, star of Shark Tank and bestselling author of Invent It, Sell It, Bank It! Make Your Million Dollar Idea Into a Reality
"Stephanie is a superb editor, one who makes writers look better than they deserve."
David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and bestselling author of Perfectly Legal: The Covert Campaign to Rig Our Tax System to Benefit The Super Rich—and Cheat Everyone Else
"Stephanie had the amazing capacity to adapt to my unique tone and voice. The topics we covered were quite clinical and technical, but she translated them in a way that everyone could comprehend, without sacrificing my style of educating. Her professional expertise, incredible organizational skills, and general work ethic made the process simple, pleasant, and streamlined. Everyone on our team echoed this sentiment and we couldn’t be any happier with the end result. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a true partner."
DR. EVAN GOLDSTEIN, AUTHOR OF BUTT SERIOUSLY: The Definitive Guide to Anal Health, Pleasure, and Everything In Between
"I would recommend Stephanie and her work to anyone. She is a caring writer, tireless with research, and skilled in organizing all the details. She also demonstrated an outstanding ability to write in my voice. Thank you, Stephanie!"
Dr. Jane Scott, author of The Confident Parent: A Pediatrician's Guide to Caring for Your Little One—Without Losing Your Joy, Your Mind, or Yourself
"Stephanie Land works like the best improviser: she helps find “the” voice rather than “her” voice; she listens; she’s fast and agile and she builds a true ensemble with her clients. We loved working with her and hope to do it again."
Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton, authors of Yes, And: Lessons From The Second City
"Stephanie embraced my work and knew how to use my clients’ experiences to craft compelling stories that illustrated the concepts and solutions I wanted to share with my readers. She is a magician, a speed maven, and a great, great writer."
Dr. Bonnie Jacobson, author of Renegotiate Your Marriage: Balance the Terms of Your Relationship as It Changes
"Sidell's account of life as a restaurateur isn't the first or likely the last, but it ranks among the best."
Publishers Weekly Starred Review of When I Met Food: Living the American Restaurant Dream by Kathy Sidell
“Stephanie Land is a maestro. She was able to seemingly invade my brain and quickly understand all of the concepts I wanted to write about—and somehow also immerse herself in understanding me to write in my voice. She’s a consummate professional who made an arduous process fun and stimulating.”
Steve Herz, Author of Don’t take yes for an answer: using authority, warmth, and energy to get exceptional results
"Each time I’d read my manuscript I would think about how lucky I was to work with Stephanie. Her writing and eye for detail are just phenomenal. Beyond the quality of her writing, I found her to be an empathetic, highly organized project manager who pushed the book forward despite my hectic international travel schedule. She was a wonderful partner in helping me tell my story, and I would enthusiastically recommend her."
Leila Janah, CEO and founder, Sama and LXMI, author of Give Work: Reversing Poverty One Job at a Time
“Stephanie was amazingly helpful in bringing life and color to my writing. She is professional, prompt, and added tremendous value.”
Stephanie K. Johnson, Ph.D, AUTHOR OF INCLUSIFY: THE POWER OF UNIQUENESS AND BELONGING TO BUILD INNOVATIVE TEAMS
"Stephanie was a delight to work with and is an extraordinary talent."
Pamela Meyer, bestselling author of Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception
“Thanks for providing invaluable editorial assistance. Your wonderful editing made this book shine.”
CAROL KERSHAW, ED.D AND BILL WADE, PH.D, AUTHORS OF THE WORRY-FREE MIND: TRAIN YOUR BRAIN, CALM THE STRESS CYCLE, AND DISCOVER A HAPPIER, MORE PRODUCTIVE YOU
"Stephanie is simply an outstanding writer whom I would recommend to anyone, any time, without hesitation. Her ability to grasp, shape, and even enhance a book concept is a clear strength of hers, and her ability to understand an author’s voice is invaluable."
Lisa Bodell, author of Kill the Company: End the Status Quo, Start an Innovative Revolution
“Stephanie Land, my editor, worked with me on every step of the writing process. Writing can be a lonely pursuit, but Stephanie made it a shared project and I thank her for her insight and intelligence.”