PIVOT Author Solutions

10/25/2024

Sometimes, one just needs a bit of nerd break. Look what's I found today: an eight year old bit of science-y news I've never seen before! Dinosaur feathers! Think they'll remake Jurassic Park with the dinosaurs as big, angry chickens? 🐔🐔🐔

01/01/2024

HEY, FELLOW AUTHORS! I have one more space open for editing this month, and two more available for next month. I do line edits, with tracked changes and comments, along with a .doc listing overall impressions and feedback. My rates are competitive and I have a proven track record of getting things done and on time :) If you'd like to check rates, look at https://pivotauthorsolutions.com/services , and if you have questions or want to chat, drop me a DM on Messenger. Thanks! :)

Proofreading and editing, along with mentorship, for indie and self-published writers, by an experienced USA Today best-selling author

08/28/2023

Okay, I've debated sharing this feedback from one of my clients, but I've decided to shamelessly share it (with her permission). Coaching authors for accountability is one of the favorite things I do in my new business, www.pivotauthorsolutions.com , and I am very grateful to Trish McCallan for taking the time to share her thoughts on how accountability is helping her reach her goals. Her email made me puddle up. Thank you, Trish!
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TRISH SAID:
I’ve been working with Carolyn for about a month now and the partnership has been a game changer for me. I’ve been a full-time author making my living solely off my writing royalties for twelve years, yet I have constantly struggled with getting the words down. For the past twelve years I’ve averaged a book every year, sometimes every two years. I’ve tried everything to help me produce more consistently, but until I stumbled across Carolyn, nothing worked. I decided to try Carolyn’s accountability program on a whim. I didn’t expect it to have such an impact on my creativity. We meet for fifteen-minute coaching sessions every Monday and Thursday and those fifteen-minute sessions are the highlight of my week. Talking with Carolyn, celebrating with her when I hit my goals, brainstorming ways with her to get back on track when my progress falters, has been a tremendous boost to my creativity. For the first time in years, I’m excited to sit down and write each day. Having a cheerleader to share my excitement with when the writing process is going gangbusters, has been amazing. I never expected these twice weekly check-ins to be so impactful. Carolyn is my cheerleader, my process brainstormer, my time to pivot detector, and she’s rapidly becoming a very good friend. I love our sessions so much; I’ll be adding a third weekly session. I don’t know if Carolyn’s accountability coaching will have the same effect on everyone, as it’s had on me. But you won’t know if you don’t try. She could be your game changer too.

* Mentorship * Author Accountability * Proofreading * Beta Readers

07/17/2023

I ALMOST CALLED IT “THE CATTLE PROD” … 😜

It’s been fun to see how many authors are excited about the Carrot and Stick option in the Services menu! It’s a weekly or bi-weekly accountability check-in with Carolyn to help writers keep on track. Would you prefer gentle praise or a tougher stance if you didn’t hit your weekly word count? 🥕

07/15/2023

Well, today I announced my secret project, and I'm so excited at the enthusiastic response I'm getting! :D

07/12/2023

Want to assess whether the owner of Pivot is someone who has a lot of experience with self-publishing? I think past interviews and such might help you decide, so I’m going to share some here:

In which indie author, vlogger, and podcast host Garrett K. Jones interviews Texas-based “cozy mystery” writer Carolyn L. Dean about her work as an author an...

07/08/2023

If you search for memes about proofreading, you get a jewel like this one ;)

07/08/2023

07/08/2023

No author should feel let down or ambushed by their editor(s). The rise of self-publishing is leading to some pretty scammy folks trying to snap up all that author dough, even if they’ve never done much or ANYTHING in publishing! Always check for references before you hire someone, no matter who you’re considering.

07/06/2023

Hi! I'm Carolyn L. Dean, and I'm the owner of Pivot Author Solutions. I am a USA Today Best-selling indie author, who has been writing full-time since 2017. With three pen names, 60+ books published, and over a million copies in circulation, I've learned quite a few things about what authors need.

I also know how to help them, so that's why I started this business.
The goal of Pivot is to provide reliable, economical, practical assistance to authors. This means authors will know prices up front, have timeframes they can rely on, and will be able to choose from a menu of services which can be tailored to suit their budget. I know how stressful it is to be trying to be creative and run a publishing business!

So, what now? I'm assembling a team of people I know and trust who are going to be part of Pivot. Hang on to your hats, people! We hope to be the solution to some of the worries and problems you may have.

Warmly,
Carolyn