Allyson E. Machate is a bestselling book collaborator (ghostwriter/book doctor), award-winning editor, and expert publishing consultant who has worked with small and large book publishers, including Simon & Schuster, where she acquired and edited books for the Touchstone and Fireside imprints. Ally loves using her insider knowledge and broad experience to help authors reach their publishing goals by improving their writing skills, polishing their manuscripts, and learning to navigate the publishing world. She specializes in working with purpose-driven entrepreneurs and service-based professionals who are building their platform by helping them become published authors so they can garner major media and plum speaking gigs, attract larger audiences and ideal clients, and help others while creating the lifestyle they desire. Ally is also a Phi Beta Kappa member and the founder of The Writer’s Ally, an award-winning business that offers expert writing and editorial services to business professionals, publishers, agents, and authors.