“A master storyteller.”
— New York Times bestselling author Brenda Rickman Vantrease
“Hayes brings a magical quality to his work…. from years of mentoring and listening to his students.”
— New York Times bestselling author Steve Silberman
Coaching Endorsements
“Ned provided thoughtful advice and invaluable insight as I launched my first self-published book. He is timely and considerate, answering any questions I had with clarity. The publishing journey has lots of twists and turns. Ned is the perfect guide!”
— Rose Collins, Two Tale Books, self-published author
“Ned Hayes has distinguished himself, not only as a bestselling author of works for adults and young readers alike, but as a trusted advisor and editor of others’ writing including my own. His streamlining, clarifying principles apply equally well to fiction and nonfiction. He’s a fantastic marketer as well. If you listen and apply what he says, not only will your book get better, your chances of selling it skyrocket.”
— Christian Carvajal, traditionally published & self-published author
“Ned was able to see in the rough draft of my novel, Tupelo, the heart of what I was attempting, to see better than I could alone what worked and what didn’t. Following his advice, I was able to deliver my most successful novel to date.”
— Alec Clayton, small press publisher at Mud Flat Press and author of 10 novels
Writing Endorsements
“Brilliantly conceived and beautifully executed… conveyed in mesmerizing prose. A joy to read.”
— Booklist, Starred Review
“Brilliant, insightful, unflinching and wise… Remarkable.”
— Ella March Chase New York Times bestselling author
“Writes from a deep well of knowledge.”
— SFF master Robert V.S. Redick, Stonecoast MFA Program Instructor
“Insight into uniquely important perspective(s)… very authentic.”
— New York Times bestselling author Temple Grandin
“Exquisitely written…. a brave & charismatic narrator… an amazing novel.”
— Karen Maitland, international bestselling author of The Owl Killers
“A considerable achievement… powerful and elegant… morally complex.”
–- David Huddle, former military intelligence specialist, MFA professor and award-winning author of over 20 books including My Immaculate Assassin
“Like a literary Rubik’s Cube, puzzling and full of compellingly offbeat traps and escapes… Captivating.”
–- Nisi Shawl, Nebula-nominated author of Everfair
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