SUNCOAST DIGITAL PRESS, INC.
ST. CLOUD, FLORIDA

Barbara Dee is President of Suncoast Digital Press, Inc., a master-certified business and personal coach, and author of four books. Her popular magazine column, “Authors, Books and Conversation” is in its third year of consecutive monthly publication in (ISBN 978-1-939237-08-8) and is selling on Amazon in both eBook and paperback versions. Barbara Dee self-published her first book at age seven, handling not only the story-writing but the crayon illustrations, cover design, and stapling. Technology has thankfully come a long way since then, and she is currently working on publishing her books (and helping other authors) in the fast-growing format of audio-books. She helps people from all backgrounds become published authors. Though her clients include a 90-year-old gentleman publishing his first book of poetry, her specialty is nonfiction business and self-help books whose primary purpose is to catapult the author’s reputation, personal brand, and credibility. As a lifelong entrepreneur, Barbara Dee knows the importance of strategic marketing which helps one stand out, exude excellence, and attract ideal clients. She believes that writing a book does this better and faster than any other means within the professional’s control. As founder and president of Planet Computer Services, Inc. (Atlanta, GA), Barbara learned the value of leveraging personal expertise as the most affordable way to advertise and reach a target market. In her ten years as a professional coach in private practice (Charleston, SC), she learned that no matter what your business or personal goals are, being a published author can, and did, help many of her clients succeed in building their reputation and revenues. She founded a web site and blogs about nonfiction books, eBooks in particular, www.bestnonfictionebooks.com. community programs for children. She also helped establish the Kaizen Total Wellness Center, and enjoys a healthy lifestyle, especially fishing in Sarasota Bay. Barbara and her team of professionals at Suncoast Digital Press did a wonderful job on my recent publication, My book came into being because of Barbara Dee. I had never known what the real role of an editor was in the production of a book. I do now. Sure, the source material for my book was created over an eighteen-year period through the weekly publication of “Steve’s 3-Minute Coaching” subscription articles, and sure I’ve known for some time that I wanted to create books that were extractions of that material—even many friends, clients, readers and colleagues had told me to do so. But not until Barbara came on board to organize and edit the project did it happen. She has been a tireless co-creator, a constant inspiration, a knowledgeable publishing resource, and yes, and occasional kick-in-the-pants to keep me on point… Writing a book has been the most fulfilling experience of my life…In working closely with Barbara, I not only had someone to help construct the book in a formal sense (editing, formatting and proofing), but more importantly, someone that consistently encouraged me to continue in pursuit of my goal. From the initial time Barbara invested in looking over my manuscript, to the details of what I should do post-publication, I’m forever grateful for all of her guidance. She continued to help nourish my dream with a road map made possible by her experience and passion for her work. Barbara Dee is an editor and reviewer “par excellent”. She is thorough in her study of the work submitted and astute in identifying the high points as well as those needing revision. Barbara goes the extra mile to help the writer with suggestions if requested, while helping the individual identify their own objectives. Her coaching style is professional yet patient with an aim to develop the best in the writer. Dear Barbara: I thank you so much for the “First Cut” editing work that you provided for me on my first book, and for the wonderful coaching, advice and support you’ve shown me on this project. Just to have a pair of professional eyes, with no agenda either way, view my words and open my eyes to how they showed up to others was (shall I beat this metaphor to death?) eye-opening! Particularly helpful was your editing of the first chapter, in which you provided specific wording suggestions that were so much clearer and more concisely communicated what I was struggling to convey. And frankly, just the “sanity check” of having you tell me, honestly (which is what I asked for) whether I should simply put the handwritten manuscript back in the box for another 40 years and just keep my day job. Your professional thumbs up to the basic work and showing me specifics that “someone” would have to do to make it a success, was invaluable. I plan to use you more, as my first book sells, to ease the job with the many sequels I have in mind for Nate and Charlie. Steve Straus, our mutual Coach and friend, did me the greatest favor pointing me your way. But then, as you know, I do enjoy the Luck of the Irish! Regards. “You should write a book!” Anyone ever said that to you? Have you thought it to yourself? You know that writing a book and getting published would be a rewarding and meaningful life experience. You kick yourself for not keeping your New Years Resolution and starting your book–it would be selling on Amazon by now! There are often demons (counterproductive internal elements) preventing you from realizing your dream of writing a book and getting published. Working with authors every day,