A critically acclaimed, bestselling author in her own right, Joni Rodgers has collaborated on multiple New York Times bestsellers and written numerous articles for national magazines. She's known on both coasts as a talented storyteller with strong craft skills and top tier professional experience, specializing in beautifully crafted, impeccably researched memoirs.
Having done her own memoir, Joni understands the deeply emotional process and guides her clients with genuine caring and a broad understanding of the publishing industry.
Joni has worked with notable figures in entertainment, politics, and sports and with ordinary people living extraordinary lives. Cover credit is negotiable; confidentiality and professional commitment are ironclad.
Book Services:
Ghostwriter (nonfiction and fiction)
Book doctor
Editor
Book proposals
Other Services:
Magazine articles
Op eds
Speech writer/editor
Dialogue doctor
Joni is able to consider a very limited number of projects. Literary agents, please contact Dorian Karchmar at William Morris Endeavor, New York.
Kudos
Nancy Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
"Joni Rodgers is a talented, compassionate writer with an uncanny ability to see connections between anecdotes and ideas. She really listened to me, then used my memories and my message to create a beautifully woven tapestry of emotion, science, history, and meaning. Both I and my publisher have been blown away by Joni's project strategy, vigilant research, and professionalism every step of the way. I grew to trust her as a collaborator and value her as a friend."
Kristin Chenoweth, Emmy and Tony Award winning actress/singer
"When S & S talked to me about doing a book, I wanted to find a ghostwriter to help me say what I wanted to say clearly and honestly. I met with many people, but I believe God plopped Joni Rodgers in my lap on purpose. She never missed a deadline, laughed at all my jokes, and became a member of my family, someone I trust implicitly."
Rue McClanahan, Broadway actress and star of TV's "Golden Girls"
"I'm so glad my editor recommended Joni Rodgers to be my book sherpa. Joni made gorgeous cream pies out of my curds and whey. An enormously talented writer, a wonderful friend."
Aaron Sorkin, Oscar winning screenwriter of The Social Network
"Joni Rodgers is a pure storyteller. She writes with a wit, lyricism, humanity and joy that make her books impossible to put down."
Mehmet Oz, M.D., host, The Dr. Oz Show
"Promise Me emotionally and elegantly chronicles how sisterly love changed the course of modern medicine by catalyzing women around the world to battle breast cancer."
Linda Armstrong Kelly, mom of Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong
"It was truly an illuminating experience...and for that, I'd like to thank my memoir guru, Joni Rodgers. She is simply the best."
Ellen Rogers, author of Kasey to the Rescue (featured in O Magazine)
"A giant and heartfelt thank you to Joni Rodgers for your compassion, talent, and humor in helping me bring our family's story to life. Stay frosty, as I learned from you."
Having done her own memoir, Joni understands the deeply emotional process and guides her clients with genuine caring and a broad understanding of the publishing industry.
Joni has worked with notable figures in entertainment, politics, and sports and with ordinary people living extraordinary lives. Cover credit is negotiable; confidentiality and professional commitment are ironclad.
Book Services:
Ghostwriter (nonfiction and fiction)
Book doctor
Editor
Book proposals
Other Services:
Magazine articles
Op eds
Speech writer/editor
Dialogue doctor
Joni is able to consider a very limited number of projects. Literary agents, please contact Dorian Karchmar at William Morris Endeavor, New York.
Kudos
Nancy Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
"Joni Rodgers is a talented, compassionate writer with an uncanny ability to see connections between anecdotes and ideas. She really listened to me, then used my memories and my message to create a beautifully woven tapestry of emotion, science, history, and meaning. Both I and my publisher have been blown away by Joni's project strategy, vigilant research, and professionalism every step of the way. I grew to trust her as a collaborator and value her as a friend."
Kristin Chenoweth, Emmy and Tony Award winning actress/singer
"When S & S talked to me about doing a book, I wanted to find a ghostwriter to help me say what I wanted to say clearly and honestly. I met with many people, but I believe God plopped Joni Rodgers in my lap on purpose. She never missed a deadline, laughed at all my jokes, and became a member of my family, someone I trust implicitly."
Rue McClanahan, Broadway actress and star of TV's "Golden Girls"
"I'm so glad my editor recommended Joni Rodgers to be my book sherpa. Joni made gorgeous cream pies out of my curds and whey. An enormously talented writer, a wonderful friend."
Aaron Sorkin, Oscar winning screenwriter of The Social Network
"Joni Rodgers is a pure storyteller. She writes with a wit, lyricism, humanity and joy that make her books impossible to put down."
Mehmet Oz, M.D., host, The Dr. Oz Show
"Promise Me emotionally and elegantly chronicles how sisterly love changed the course of modern medicine by catalyzing women around the world to battle breast cancer."
Linda Armstrong Kelly, mom of Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong
"It was truly an illuminating experience...and for that, I'd like to thank my memoir guru, Joni Rodgers. She is simply the best."
Ellen Rogers, author of Kasey to the Rescue (featured in O Magazine)
"A giant and heartfelt thank you to Joni Rodgers for your compassion, talent, and humor in helping me bring our family's story to life. Stay frosty, as I learned from you."
