A Hub for Writers & Creators
Welcome to The DateKeepers, a one-stop shop for writers, artists, scholars, and creators who want to leave something behind.
Who We Serve
If you write literary fiction or memoir and want to make your books successful, you're in the right place.
Plenty of coaches and editors can help you write a good book. Not many know how to position that book in the market, build an author platform, draft a proposal, optimize your social media presence, secure funding, create a marketing plan, and negotiate effectively with partners and publishers—but you'll need to learn all those skills if you want to succeed.
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We had to learn them, too. We did. That's why we're here.
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That's why we're here for you.
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Unfortunately, we do not work with the following genres: picture books, children’s literature, poetry, commercial fiction (horror, romance, fantasy, etc.), and how-to, self-help, or self-improvement manuals. 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) to 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.