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MICHELE MATRISCIANI

Michele Matrisciani is a New York Times bestselling author and editor and former editorial director of HCI Books—the original publisher of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Specializing in self-help, parenting, health and fitness, psychology, relationships, humor, business, and memoir, Michele was an in-house acquisitions editor and developmental editor for 15 years, working at several New York houses, including Macmillan, Hyperion, and McGraw-Hill Trade.

In 2011, Michele founded Bookchic LLC, where she has worked as a ghostwriter and book collaborator. Michele’s books have been published by Hachette Book Group, Penguin, Hay House, Harper One, Harper Business, HarperCollins, St. Martin’s Press, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, BenBella Books, Matt Holt Books, Skyhorse, Ragalo Press, and Rowman & Littlefield, to name a few. Michele has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, and Publishers Weekly.

An author in her own right, Michele co-authored the self-help book WHOLE: How I Learned to Fill the Fragments of My Life with Forgiveness, Hope, Strength, and Creativity, which was published by Rodale in 2016 and received a starred Booklist review. In December 2024, Michele published the high-profile memoir My Time to Stand, written for Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy and star of the Lifetime series Life After Lockup. Michele is also the co-author of the upcoming book, Killer in the Family, to be published by Berkley Books/Penguin in 2026.

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Services

Michele’s nonfiction editorial services include ghostwriting, developmental editing, manuscript and proposal evaluation, book proposal writing, copywriting, coaching, and hourly phone consultation.

Ghostwriting

Capturing an author’s authentic voice is an intricate skill, which Michele honed as ghostwriter for a variety of authors…
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Developmental Editing

Manuscript and story development are Michele Matrisciani’s forte. She has developed, structured…
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Manuscript & Proposal Evaluation

Do you have a proposal or a completed manuscript and are not sure of its commercial viability?
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Book Proposal Writing

Having the idea for a book is the first step to a fruitful writing and publishing experience, but what’s the next step?
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Copywriting

Are you an author who is self-publishing or a small publisher who needs a savvy title and great sales copy for tip sheets.
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Writing and Publishing Coach

For many authors writing is a rewarding and creative process, but it can also be an isolating one.
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Client Testimonials

"Michele was a priceless resource as we worked through the development editing of our book, So You Want To Start A Side Hustle. She provided an extremely firm hand when necessary, creating the real clarity we needed to deliver our messaging in a succinct way. She was also flexible and easy to collaborate with as Carrie and I worked through our creative differences and styles. At times, Michele provided clutch transitional sentences or missing thoughts, empowering us to push through the most challenging times of the editing process. Essentially, Michele helped us better identify our own voice and elevate our capacity to communicate it. She did all this with a sense of urgency around our delivery dates and being mindful of our publisher's requests. We couldn't recommend her services more for authors truly looking to elevate their writing. If we could have her read everything we write, we would! In short, Michele over delivered. "

Craig Clickner & Carolyn Bohlig, Co-authors, So You Want to Start A Side Hustle. Co-owners, Tandem Consulting, Tandem Giving, Inc., and Co-founders, Simply Automation, Inc. 

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2021-05-27T14:19:20+00:00

Craig Clickner & Carolyn Bohlig, Co-authors, So You Want to Start A Side Hustle. Co-owners, Tandem Consulting, Tandem Giving, Inc., and Co-founders, Simply Automation, Inc. 

"Michele was a priceless resource as we worked through the development editing of our book, So You Want To Start A Side Hustle. She provided an extremely firm hand when necessary, creating the real clarity we needed to deliver our messaging in a succinct way. She was also flexible and easy to collaborate with as Carrie and I worked through our creative differences and styles. At times, Michele provided clutch transitional sentences or missing thoughts, empowering us to push through the most challenging times of the editing process. Essentially, Michele helped us better identify our own voice and elevate our capacity to communicate it. She did all this with a sense of urgency around our delivery dates and being mindful of our publisher's requests. We couldn't recommend her services more for authors truly looking to elevate their writing. If we could have her read everything we write, we would! In short, Michele over delivered. "
As an experienced writer who has written for other people, I know the challenges of embracing someone else’s words, personality, rhythm and style. So, I knew that in writing my own book I would need an editor who would be as in tune with my voice as I had tried to be with others. In Michele Matrisciani I found that person and more. She is an extraordinary writer and editor, with exceptional patience, insight, and empathy. No pun intended, Michele is a joy to work with and when a manuscript is completed, she is a writer’s best friend and cheerleader. If I ever go through this process again, I know the first person I’ll call.

Joy Thomas Moore

author of The Power of Presence: Be a Voice in Your Child’s Ear Even When You’re Not with Them

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2020-05-27T14:15:13+00:00

Joy Thomas Moore

author of The Power of Presence: Be a Voice in Your Child’s Ear Even When You’re Not with Them

As an experienced writer who has written for other people, I know the challenges of embracing someone else’s words, personality, rhythm and style. So, I knew that in writing my own book I would need an editor who would be as in tune with my voice as I had tried to be with others. In Michele Matrisciani I found that person and more. She is an extraordinary writer and editor, with exceptional patience, insight, and empathy. No pun intended, Michele is a joy to work with and when a manuscript is completed, she is a writer’s best friend and cheerleader. If I ever go through this process again, I know the first person I’ll call.
I feel very lucky that another author referred me to Michele Matrisciani. I was trying to resolve a situation with my publisher and needed someone with knowledge and experience. Not only did Michele have both of these, but she was easy to work with and truly invested in the outcome of my situation. When she didn't have a resource I needed, she tapped her network to gather it. She was professional, accessible, and responsible. I highly recommend her.

Elizabeth Hamblet

Author of From High School To College: Steps to Success for Students with Disabilities

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2020-05-27T14:17:29+00:00

Elizabeth Hamblet

Author of From High School To College: Steps to Success for Students with Disabilities

I feel very lucky that another author referred me to Michele Matrisciani. I was trying to resolve a situation with my publisher and needed someone with knowledge and experience. Not only did Michele have both of these, but she was easy to work with and truly invested in the outcome of my situation. When she didn't have a resource I needed, she tapped her network to gather it. She was professional, accessible, and responsible. I highly recommend her.
Having worked with multiple editors for the 11 books I have been fortunate enough to have had published, I can say, unequivocally, that Michele is the dream editor I have always sought. Her sage comments, her uncanny ability to locate a problem and solve it equally as uncannily, her thoughtful review of each and every detail in the story, and, most importantly, her innate editing skills that grasp the entire story, as well as its innermost parts were constantly available to my work. It was such an unaccustomed relief to put my manuscript in her skilled hands and know that it could not be in a better or safer place. Working with Michele is like finding the missing piece to a perplexing puzzle, and without question the best thing that could happen to any future book. I simply cannot imagine ever writing another book without this extraordinary editor at my side

Phyllis Karas

NYT best selling author

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2020-05-29T14:47:55+00:00

Phyllis Karas

NYT best selling author

Having worked with multiple editors for the 11 books I have been fortunate enough to have had published, I can say, unequivocally, that Michele is the dream editor I have always sought. Her sage comments, her uncanny ability to locate a problem and solve it equally as uncannily, her thoughtful review of each and every detail in the story, and, most importantly, her innate editing skills that grasp the entire story, as well as its innermost parts were constantly available to my work. It was such an unaccustomed relief to put my manuscript in her skilled hands and know that it could not be in a better or safer place. Working with Michele is like finding the missing piece to a perplexing puzzle, and without question the best thing that could happen to any future book. I simply cannot imagine ever writing another book without this extraordinary editor at my side
I am so grateful I found Michele! An accomplished writer and editor and astute publishing professional, Michele helped me zero in on my nonfiction book project to more clearly define it. An accomplished writer and publishing professional myself, I thought my project was perfect, but she was right about all of her suggestions (and patient with me). I not only ended up reorganizing my book, but with her help I created a solid, polished proposal that I am proud to start shopping. Thanks, Michele.

Robyn M. Fritz

MA, MBA, Seattle, WA

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2020-05-29T14:48:46+00:00

Robyn M. Fritz

MA, MBA, Seattle, WA

I am so grateful I found Michele! An accomplished writer and editor and astute publishing professional, Michele helped me zero in on my nonfiction book project to more clearly define it. An accomplished writer and publishing professional myself, I thought my project was perfect, but she was right about all of her suggestions (and patient with me). I not only ended up reorganizing my book, but with her help I created a solid, polished proposal that I am proud to start shopping. Thanks, Michele.
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