"Holly Payne and Skywriter books are just what the world of writing needs today. Holly's unique ability to craft the written word in way that elicits the wonder and nuance of human pain and triumph is indisputable. No less important however is her rigorous yet loving work in eliciting the voice of her clients. Words find their way onto the page that would have been fully inaccessible to the writer without Holly's gifts of guidance and coaching."

Marc Gafni, Co-Founder iEvolve Global Practice Community, Editor InCorrect Inc., author of Soul Prints

"Holly Payne is the quintessential writing coach and novelist. She is intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, physically and financially connected to her art of teaching the craft of writing. If you're serious about learning the craft, Holly is worth the investment plus she'll throw her heart in for free."

-Bill Fox, photographer for the San Francisco 49ers, 1984 – 2009

"Three years ago, I had a story to tell, but didn't understand what it meant to be a writer. I had written 200 pages that read more like a business memo than a narrative memoir. I found Holly Payne and Skywriter Books, started on page one, and now have a much clearer understanding of the nuances of structure, story telling, and the publishing process. I will publish my memoir in the spring of 2011."

-Jon Chandonnet, former senior project manager, Sapient Corporation

" I never would have taken my writing process this seriously if it had not been for Holly Payne. I have felt she believes in me more than I do when it comes to my writing so in each session, she warmly, openly, invites me to feel comfortable in my own voice and story telling process, with a fearless, tenacious approach, that coaxes pages out of me each day, because I know she is waiting to hear what I have to say, encouraging me through every step of the way. Holly's quiet insistence and writing rigor inspire me to be as honest as I can with my writing, telling the truth through the pages. Without her expertise and awareness, I would have thrown all of my writing away dozens of times but she keeps encouraging me to keep writing, stop judging myself and tell my story. She's a rare find, a true heartfelt professional.

- Mary Lanier, former psychologist for 25 years and author of two forthcoming books

"Holly Payne's coaching style perfectly fits my needs; she encourages and challenges in a wonderfully collaborative, non-confrontational way. She has taught me to go inward to find the real truth of my stories. I have learned more from working with Holly than all of my writing courses combined."

- Laura Perry, former bond trader