- DAVID TABATSKY
BOOK CONSULTING AND
DEVELOPMENT
David Tabatsky provides consultation
for established and up-and-coming
authors interested in creating and
publishing their books, both fiction and
David's services include: developing a coherent concept and
establishing a game plan, creating a book proposal, editing
manuscripts and, in certain cases, procuring an agent and/or publisher.
David's past and present clients include:
- Acclaimed singer and jewelry artist Laurie Rubin, with whom
David is working on her memoir, Do You Dream in Color?, to be
published in May 2011 - Houston neurologist Dr. Randall Wright, with whom David is
collaborating on the book, Dr. Wright's Prescription for the
Healthy American Family - Rina Golan, author of Dear Mr. Bollywood (How I Fell in Love
with Sha Rukh Khan, India, and Who I Really Am) - Emily Beaver, 15-year-old author of Slipping Reality, the story
of her brother Matthew's struggle with cancer and how she
survived - Cancer survivor Edel Blumberg
- Leon Wildes, John Lennon’s immigration lawyer in his battle
with Richard Nixon and the U.S. government - Psychiatrist Mark Banschick, M.D., with whom David
collaborated on The Intelligent Divorce (Because Your Kids
Come First) - Editta Sherman, aka, "The Duchess of Carnegie Hall," with
whom David is collaborating on her forthcoming photographic
memoir - Family therapist and eating disorder counselor Judi Hollis
- Kay Corbett, with whom David is working on Calla Lillies (The
True Story of A Mother's Uncompromising Love for Her
Stepdaughters as They Fight Abuse, Addiction and Poverty) - Legendary baby photographer/author Constance Bannister
- Novelist and founder of the "Women Who Write" literary salon,
Vicki Abelson - Businessman and philanthropist Sandy Batkin, for whom David
wrote The Boy Behind the Door, based on the true story of a
Dutch boy’s escape during the Holocaust - Bert Goolsby, a member of the South Carolina legal profession,
for whom David edited the WWII-era young adult novel, Rubber
Guns and Slingshots - Journalist and novelist Anne Heinrich, and her debut novel,
God Bless the Child - Musician Cliff Brodsky, author of I Found God in Hollywood
- David Bognar, author of Enlightenment
- Lower school principal and rabbi Shira Leibowitz, Ph.D
- Radio host and inspirational speaker Jay Ratliff, and his book,
The Power of Personal Communication - Iconic singer and actress Lainie Kazan
TESTIMONIALS
“Thanks for all the right words, the
loving care and good times that made
this book possible. Love, Marlo”
—Marlo Thomas, author of The Right
Words at the Right Time, Volume 2:
Your Turn!
"I have had the privilege of working with
David Tabatsky over the past year and
a half on a project that started simply
as editing a manual for a course I had
been teaching, which then blossomed
into a collaboration on a wonderful
book I am truly proud of. I could not
have done it without David. He is a
professional in the best sense of the
word––timely, dedicated and easy to
work with. David has a keen
organizational mind, a tenacious will to
get things done and a love of working
with other people. He can synthesize
ideas and bring out the very best in a
writer. He always keeps his eye on the
prize––the final product. I strongly
recommend him."
—Mark R. Banschick, M.D., Child,
Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist,
adjunct Professor, Hebrew Union
College
“I’m your biggest fan!”
—Karen Gantz Zahler, President,
Karen Gantz Zahler Literary
Management
“David helped me solve a difficult
organizational problem that had my
agent and me stumped. He was able to
quickly get the problem, asking me
probing, respectful, enthusiastic and
thought-provoking questions. He
returned my manuscript loaded with
sidebar comments and suggestions,
and delivered his advice in a very
energized and exuberant style. I was at
a stage of feeling befuddled and giving
up, but David’s help inspired me to
tackle the project with new gusto!
Bravo!”
—Judi Hollis, Ph.D, author of Fat is a
Family Affair and Fat and Furious:
Women and Food Obsession
“David’s encouragement and expertise
has been a tremendous boost to my
writing. While advising and editing my
first novel, David’s patience and
commitment helped me produce my
best work. He’s made all of the
difference in the world. One of the
things I appreciate most is David’s
willingness to take on my project at a
pace I can handle. He has pushed me
to become a more thoughtful writer. It is
my hope to be working with David
Tabatsky for a very long time.”
—Anne Shaw Heinrich, author and
freelance writer
“After reading just a few pages of my
novel, David offered a brilliant
suggestion to help solve a dilemma
that had burdened me for years. David
has enabled me to reshape my book,
and thanks to his guidance, I have
found a greater clarity and
strengthened my vision. David’s efforts
on my behalf were swift and
meticulous. He was inspiring and great
fun and, I’m certain, has helped me
write a better book.”
—Vicki Abelson, Founder of
Women Who Write
“Dear David, Now that The Boy Behind
The Door is finished, I just wanted to
say what a great job you did in bringing
it to fruition. We had a many hurdles to
conquer & your creativity was most
helpful in clearing them. Once again
thanks for a job well done.”
—Sanford L. Batkin, businessman
and philanthropist
“Thanks for all the right words, the
loving care and good times that made
this book possible. Love, Marlo”
—Marlo Thomas, author of The Right
Words at the Right Time, Volume 2:
Your Turn!
"I have had the privilege of working with
David Tabatsky over the past year and
a half on a project that started simply
as editing a manual for a course I had
been teaching, which then blossomed
into a collaboration on a wonderful
book I am truly proud of. I could not
have done it without David. He is a
professional in the best sense of the
word––timely, dedicated and easy to
work with. David has a keen
organizational mind, a tenacious will to
get things done and a love of working
with other people. He can synthesize
ideas and bring out the very best in a
writer. He always keeps his eye on the
prize––the final product. I strongly
recommend him."
—Mark R. Banschick, M.D., Child,
Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist,
adjunct Professor, Hebrew Union
College
“I’m your biggest fan!”
—Karen Gantz Zahler, President,
Karen Gantz Zahler Literary
Management
“David helped me solve a difficult
organizational problem that had my
agent and me stumped. He was able to
quickly get the problem, asking me
probing, respectful, enthusiastic and
thought-provoking questions. He
returned my manuscript loaded with
sidebar comments and suggestions,
and delivered his advice in a very
energized and exuberant style. I was at
a stage of feeling befuddled and giving
up, but David’s help inspired me to
tackle the project with new gusto!
Bravo!”
—Judi Hollis, Ph.D, author of Fat is a
Family Affair and Fat and Furious:
Women and Food Obsession
“David’s encouragement and expertise
has been a tremendous boost to my
writing. While advising and editing my
first novel, David’s patience and
commitment helped me produce my
best work. He’s made all of the
difference in the world. One of the
things I appreciate most is David’s
willingness to take on my project at a
pace I can handle. He has pushed me
to become a more thoughtful writer. It is
my hope to be working with David
Tabatsky for a very long time.”
—Anne Shaw Heinrich, author and
freelance writer
“After reading just a few pages of my
novel, David offered a brilliant
suggestion to help solve a dilemma
that had burdened me for years. David
has enabled me to reshape my book,
and thanks to his guidance, I have
found a greater clarity and
strengthened my vision. David’s efforts
on my behalf were swift and
meticulous. He was inspiring and great
fun and, I’m certain, has helped me
write a better book.”
—Vicki Abelson, Founder of
Women Who Write
“Dear David, Now that The Boy Behind
The Door is finished, I just wanted to
say what a great job you did in bringing
it to fruition. We had a many hurdles to
conquer & your creativity was most
helpful in clearing them. Once again
thanks for a job well done.”
—Sanford L. Batkin, businessman
and philanthropist
