Austin, Texas-based WriteByNight is something I stumbled upon thanks to Twitter and have simply loved the organization ever since. The organization is run by David Duhr and Justine Tal Goldberg, both highly successful authors and consummate social media users. They are full of excellent information, resources and advice, plus their
services are helpful too.

Charity Kountz

I can truly say that WriteByNight's services have played a role in helping me buckle down and publish after a decade of struggle.

Pat Rick

WriteByNight showed me what writing is all about. I am delighted with this experience.

Anonymous

This was one of the most thorough critiques I've received, and it was enormously helpful.

Kaci Neves

You guys rock. The coolest sensation to hit Austin in the last ten years.

Martin Barkley

My work has always looked better after Justine has taken her pen to it. She is a marvelous editor who has saved me from myself on a number of occasions.

Peter Dupont

Whether you're writing an opinion piece, an instruction manual, or the next great American novel, Justine Tal Goldberg is a tremendous resource. Her attention to detail and textual insights make her a wonderful editor and writing coach. Clearly an avid writer and reader, Justine has obtained a fluency with the written word that is impressive to say the least—a fluency that thrives on dialogue with colleagues and students.

Emily Eaton

I always had a book in my heart waiting to be placed on paper. I had no clue how to start, or even if I should start. I took the WritebyNight course, headed by Justine Tal Goldberg and David Duhr. The rest is history!

From day one, I felt honored for being there, nurtured for taking the risk and grateful for the lessons taught. From sharing my work, listening to others, reading the carefully selected writing pieces and doing my homework, I began to have the skills to go after my dream. I continued on as a private student of Justine. For over a year, we worked together as a team. It was not always easy, but the failures became lessons regarding writing skills, the evils of the passive voice, and perseverance.

I'm now finished with my memoir, "Confessions Of A Childless Woman." I've written a carefully worded query letter resulting in two agents considering the merits of this project. Without a doubt, taking that first step in the writing course from WriteByNight landed me in the position of having my book published and a dream fulfilled.

Marcia Drut-Davis

I recently hired WriteByNight to review the manuscript for a children's book that I am currently working on. Justine was personable and helpful on the phone. Following our conversation she was very prompt and efficient in providing information to help me decide in which capacity she could be of most help to me.

After considering the options, I requested a one-on-one editorial critique of my manuscript. Within two weeks of receiving my manuscript Justine emailed it back to me with a number of very insightful and helpful comments. These comments provided suggestions which I feel will enable me to submit a superior manuscript to agents and publishers.

The competition in the publishing field is fierce these days and each submission must be the author's very best work in order to be considered for publication. The fees charged by WriteByNight are well worth the expense for the writer who is serious about getting published.

Shannon B.

I love WriteByNight's blog. I learn all sorts of good things about writing and publishing, but most importantly, I've learned that I am not alone out here. When you live in small town British Columbia, aren't into hockey, lacrosse or snowmobiling, it can be tough for an aspiring author.

Thanks Justine and David; keep up the great work.

Maureen Fisher-Fleming

There aren’t many outlets for aspiring writers who opt not to pursue an MFA to continue seeking camaraderie and peer support beyond their undergraduate years. But WriteByNight filled that gap for me. I read some wonderful stories, met some great people, and received some very valuable feedback. At about a third of the cost of what I paid to attend similar workshops while in college, the price was right, too.

Amanda Smith

My first editor took my 120,000-word manuscript from me in March and returned it to me in November. It looked as if a third grader had done computer practice with the zip file of my book. Everything was rearranged and juxtaposed, all jumbled up. It looked worse than what I write before I self-edit fifty times.

When I interviewed Justine, she and I had a frank and open discussion about what I had, what I wanted and expected of her, and what WriteByNight promised to deliver. They delivered. In fact, Justine gave me more than she promised. She made detailed suggestions, careful grammatical corrections and it was obvious that she had spent time with the work.

WriteByNight helped me to make my book better. Much better.

Mooner Johnson

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