"Maggie's estimable knowledge of the book industry has been an invaluable asset to our coaching relationship. She knows the ins and outs of publishing and what it takes to really be a success. She has been a tremendously positive guide not only in encouraging me to write a book, but to approach it in a personal way that is right for me. She doesn't have a separate agenda -- what you want for your career, she helps you with."

     -- Amy Watson (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

"When I first heard Maggie Lichtenberg speak at a book marketing seminar, I thought, 'This person has much to offer.' I was right. In the ensuing months, Maggie has worked with me both as a book publishing consultant and as a personal coach. She's a real pro in both roles. I had heard of personal coaches, but until I met Maggie, I had not realized what a positive force a personal coach could be in making sense of our over-scripted lives. Because she has sorted out her own priorities, she knows the territory personally. I highly recommend her for either or both tasks -- book consulting or personal coaching."

     -- Lynnell Burkett (San Antonio, TX)

"The contrast between my life today and my life when I started working with Maggie as my coach 18 months ago is so startling that I sometimes have to stop and pinch myself to make sure what's happening now is real and not a dream. Maggie was instrumental in getting me to focus on what I wanted my life to look like twelve months down the road and helping me to identify what concrete steps I needed to take to get there. Then, in our weekly conversations, she provided emotional support and continued to be a catalyst for change by nudging me to take at least one of those steps a week so that I was always making progress--progress which gave me even more incentive to keep going. Though I still make my living as a journalist, I'm now writing fiction regularly. On the basis of that work, I was accepted this summer in a competitive week-long fiction writing conference, where a literary agent I admired invited me to become his client for both my fiction and nonfiction writing. On a personal level, I have embarked on the kind of relationship I described in my original "wish list" for Maggie. So these days, when I find myself humming because I'm so joyful, I send grateful thoughts toward Santa Fe."

     -- Andrea Rock (Croton-on-Hudson, NY) 

"Maggie has been a tremendous help to me in navigating through the complicated world of book publishing. She has steered me in the right direction with her sound advice and solid knowledge and prevented me from making the silly mistakes of the uninformed. I could always rely on Maggie to be there whether I had a quick question or needed help with the wording of a book proposal. Thanks for making a difficult process fun and enjoyable!"

     -- Talane Miedaner, MCC (New York City, NY)

"Maggie's coaching has really kept me on track with my writing. Just knowing that I have a coach reminds me how seriously I take this part of my life and helps to keep me motivated and creative. Showing up at the page is never easy, but it is certainly less stressful when I know there is someone in my corner rooting for me, who truly understands my goals and dreams."

     -- Adele Fuller (Albuquerque, NM)

"Maggie, I hope you understand how much I appreciate your guidance over the past few months. Your coaching is unique and a very much needed service. I really felt shepherded through unfamiliar terrain and it was wonderful to have you with me. I believe that your coaching was instrumental in helping me to get book offers, to make a good contract better, and ultimately to select the right publisher to sign with."

     -- Lynn Grodzki, LCSW, PCC (Silver Spring, MD)

"I hired Maggie Lichtenberg to help me find a publisher for a book that I was co-authoring. Although knowledgeable about my own subject area (architecture), I had never written a book before and had no idea as to how to get it published. Maggie coached me in writing a good proposal and in targeting the proper publishers. She was focused and expeditious in her suggestions and feedback. This resulted in two serious contract offers, which Maggie also helped me negotiate. I highly recommend Maggie to anyone serious about getting a book published."

     -- Paula Baker (Santa Fe, NM)

"The greatest distinction Maggie makes as a coach is 'life' focus rather than 'career'. My writing career had been snailing along. Working with Maggie caused it to surge with new energy, focus and output. Her extensive experience in the publishing field provided insight and communication tools, which inspired me to confidently represent my work to editors and publishers. Our conversations always seemed too short. Maggie is a combination mentor, seer, tactician and friend. She knows when to push hard and when to hold back."

     -- Kay Winzenried (Dallas, TX)