Books
Women’s Fiction. Memoir. Suspense.
About Holly
Holly Robinson is a novelist, journalist, and ghostwriter. Under her own name, she has published a memoir and five novels with Penguin Random House, as well as articles, essays, and humor columns in national publications such as Real Simple and Parents. As a ghostwriter, she has published fourteen works of nonfiction with major publishers such as St. Martin’s, Simon & Schuster, and Penguin Random House. Holly holds a B.A. in biology and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing, and she is fluent in Spanish. Her special areas of interest include education, health, medical research, family relationships, immigrant stories, Latin America, and women’s lives.
Ghostwriting, Book Doctoring, and Coaching Services
Ghostwriting from the Ground Up
You share your story with me, and I’ll write it in your unique voice. We’ll begin with a series of interviews to talk through your narrative and shape it, and we’ll continue collaborating until the manuscript truly represents your vision and is ready for publication.
Book Doctoring/Developmental Editing
Do you already have a complete manuscript, but it’s a little rough around the edges? As a developmental editor, I help clients like you see plot holes, craft believable characters, spot pacing issues, and revise their writing until it shines. Services include manuscript evaluation, editorial letters, and line editing.
Book Coaching
Do you want to write a book, but don’t know how to get started? Have you been working on a manuscript, but you keep stalling out or getting stuck? As your book coach, I can offer constructive criticism on the manuscript as you write, prompts to keep you going, and productive ways to think about shaping your narrative. Services include editorial evaluation and individual coaching sessions.
Recent Publications
The Sex Life of New Moms
Your sex life may never be the same again—here’s why. Read More
Nurturing Your Child’s Ability to Play Alone
Teach your toddler to play independently—and raise a more curious, confident, and self-reliant kid. Read More
Keep Your Toddler Safe
Childproofing and following precautions is very important. But experts explain when parents can finally begin… Read More
Latest from the Blog
Embracing Lost Luggage and Flight Delays
My husband and I recently returned from Spain, where we finished walking El Camino del… Read More
Graduation Weekend Set My Hair on Fire
Like many in the U.S., my family immigrated here. My great-grandfather left England by ship… Read More
How Are You Showing Up?
Recently, I streamed “Showing Up,” a movie starring Michelle Williams as a glum, frumpy sculptor… Read More