David Lloyd Strauss

AUTHOR COACH. EDITOR: David Lloyd Strauss s an internationally celebrated Bestselling Writer, Editor, and Author Coach offering personalized coaching and writing services for aspiring writers who want to be the authentic authors of their own books without exclusively using a ghostwriter—while benefiting from David’s writing and editing skills.

As a prolific writer and wordsmith with over a dozen books of his own, David provides expert guidance throughout the writing and editing process, including concept development, structured outlining, manuscript coaching, developmental and line editing, proofreading, and step-by-step guidance through self-publishing.

With his unique “Done with You” method, David has helped dozens of authors worldwide bring their stories to life through his one-on-one, conversational style of coaching. He serves as an experienced guide, editor, co-writer, and sounding board who helps you shape your ideas into a finished manuscript so you can proudly call your book your own while benefiting from his over forty years of literary experience.

David draws his inspiration and enthusiasm for writing from his second chance at life after recovering from a rockfall to his head while visiting ancient ruins in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, which led him to write his first two books, Footsteps After the Fall and Dancing with Energy Vampires.

Mentored by Sharon Lechter, Tony Robbins, and Bob Proctor, David believes the most important decision you will ever make is the people you choose to associate with.

He is best known for his concept of Energy Vampire Blasters, which helps people recognize and remove negative influences in their lives—the energy vampires that rob them of joy and self-confidence and replace them with high-value connections.

His work and story have been featured across major media outlets, including ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX TV networks, NPR, and Success Today TV, as well as at a private reception at the United Nations and on dozens of podcasts, live stages, and webinars worldwide.

Through his work, David has become an internationally recognized author, speaker, and results coach with more than twenty-five years of experience inspiring people to live with greater purpose, resilience, and meaning. Known for his warmth, energy, and deeply human approach.