David Wordsworthy Carr, Editor

MovingWords Moving your words, so your words move others

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DAVID COLIN CARR EDITOR

FICTION • NON-FICTION • DISSERTATIONS

COLLABORATING WITH WRITERS SINCE 1988
510 - 232 - 3098 • eMail David

Offering writers support - with clarity, patience, gentle humor, timeliness
and the invitation to learn the craft of writing as we work together.

What Clients Say:

Stanislav Grof, MD

Clear, concise, efficient, timely, and a real pleasure to work with. David quickly finds what is germane and brings it forward to crisp simplicity.

Jack Kornfield, PhD

David's work is terrific. He is well organized, thoughtful, creative and skillful. It's a pleasure to recommend him.

Laura Davis, Author, Writing Teacher

David is one of the most genuine people I have ever met. He is incredible with people, great at handling details and is masterfully efficient. David has great insight and wisdom about life, human growth and human beings, yet is one of the humblest people I have ever met. He is a fine writer and a pleasure to interact with.

Ruth Gottstein, Publisher

David has assisted Volcano Press with acquisition consultations and manuscript editing for more than 25 delightful years. He is clever, insightful and inventive – and respects a schedule. His warm openness enables him to collaborate gracefully with authors. His refined ear for language and sensitive eye for visual design create books that communicate clearly, simply and distinctively.

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david@movingwords.net

(1) 510 - 232 - 3098

The writing of every book is a hero's journey. Are you willing to be changed? Do you have a map? Do you need a guide?

Identifying your Passion
Creating a Map/Outline
Locating your Voice
Breaking through Blocks
Clarifying the Logic
Polishing your Words and Style
Final Formatting (APA, Chicago, Turabian, MLA, self-publishing)
WORKING:
In person, or by phone and email
Reasonable rates
Firm estimate

I consult with writers in many different genres.
My training and experience incline me toward:
   The common boundary of science and spirituality
      Humanistic and transpersonal perspectives
      Mythic and magical realms
      The mysteries of daily life and the natural world
      Memoir noir, emphasizing heart/soul themes
In the past year I've worked on
      Dissertation-race & gender in 19th Cent. France
      Murder mystery
      Psychospiritual impact of Internet technology
      How to sell used cars online
      Children's parable of soul transformation
      Memoir of imprisoned pedophile
      Memoir of drug addict
      Vietnam war biography
      Memoir: homosexual, black, southern minister
      Coming of age black in '60s San Francisco
      Spoof of human potential workshop junkie
      Fantasy: death & rebirth of an elf