My Reviews

I hired Dan to help me transition from non-fiction writing to fiction, and the experience exceeded my expectations in every way. I had been feeling completely overwhelmed by the shift and found myself stuck, unable to move forward with my manuscript despite my best efforts. From our very first Zoom meeting, Dan demonstrated exactly the kind of expertise and support I needed. He took the time to thoroughly discuss my plot, offering insightful guidance on how to refine and strengthen the story structure. His advice on character development was particularly valuable—he helped me understand how to transform and deepen my characters in ways that brought them to life on the page.

What struck me most about working with Dan was his warm, kind, and genuinely encouraging nature. He created a supportive environment where I felt comfortable sharing my struggles and uncertainties. His positive approach gave me the confidence I needed to push through the creative blocks that had been holding me back. Thanks to Dan’s guidance and encouragement, I was able to not only continue working on my book but actually complete it. He was exactly who and what I needed to move forward in my writing journey. If you’re looking for help with your writing, need encouragement to keep going, or are searching for the right place to begin your book, I wholeheartedly recommend contacting Dan. You will be glad you asked for his expertise—I certainly am. – Cherie Hans

Dan stands out as a remarkable fiction writing specialist who converted my story concept into a compelling outline that inspires me to create. The structured outline he provided shows tremendous respect for my vision while enriching it with key structural ideas to help enrich the story I want to tell. His mastery of established storytelling techniques provides valuable guidance for navigating the complexities of novel construction while simultaneously encouraging me to explore creative directions I hadn’t previously considered.

Collaborating with Dan will give you confidence that you too can write your novel successfully. Working with him also has the added benefit of increasing your appreciation for the craft of storytelling itself. Dan is absolutely the right choice for anyone looking to transform their novel concept into an actionable plan. – Derek Zboran

I was fortunate to find Dan Perez when I began writing my first novel. As the author of nine non-fiction books, I thought fiction writing would come just as naturally. I quickly learned how wrong I was. I had what I believed was a solid idea and a decent outline. In our first session, Dan gently — and expertly — showed me that while I had good ideas, I didn’t yet have a story.

Over the next ninety minutes, Dan helped shape my vision into something concrete. He asked insightful questions that helped me discover my characters’ motivations, deepen the conflict, and clarify the stakes. He never imposed; instead, he guided. And together, we built an outline that worked. Using that framework, along with Dan’s advice on dialogue, structure, and subtle plot turns, I wrote a novel that became an Amazon Hot New Release and has received dozens of 5-star reviews.

What impressed me most about Dan was his creativity — his ability to anticipate the ripple effects of each story beat and strengthen character arcs accordingly. What seemed like small suggestions in the moment turned out to be pivotal improvements. In our final session, we went through the manuscript beat by beat. Dan took the time to ensure consistency, sharpen scenes, and elevate the storytelling. It was collaborative, focused, and — most of all — enjoyable. Without Dan’s guidance, knowledge, and thoughtful approach, I wouldn’t be able to call myself a novelist. He was instrumental in turning my idea into something real — and publishable. – Rusty Williams

I hired Dan to help me convert some interesting family history into a novel. Dan rose to the occasion and helped me find an exciting book plot that I am really happy with. I had hoped to use the structure in Save the Cat Writes a Novel, and Dan obliged me, helping me create the beats needed for my book.

Dan has a genuine enthusiasm for storytelling, and I got caught up myself as we hashed out the plot beat by beat. We figured out characters and Dan helped me to create a cinematic flow as the book progresses from the U.S. to Europe and even came up with some great dialogue, characters and scenes.

Dan is an expert at constructing stories and really helped me understand and appreciate the beats as we went forward. Now I’ve got a plot for an exciting book based on events from my life. I highly recommend Dan if you are thinking about writing a novel or need help with one already in progress! – Gordon Leith

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