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Acquisitions Editor/Author
Larry J. Leech II is a coach and editor of award-winning authors. After a 23-year journalism career that ended in 2004, Larry turned his focus to helping writers through editing, coaching, speaking, and ghostwriting. During that time, he has edited more than 500 manuscripts, ghostwritten 34 books, and his coaching clients have won more than 100 awards in the last 10 years. Larry also is a frequent speaker at general market and inspirational conferences all over the U.S., as well as Master Book Coach and Acquisitions Editor for Illumify Media. Larry spends his spare time hanging out with his wife, playing a tabletop Star Wars game, golfing, or reading a good book. If you want to know more about Larry, find him on Facebook or Instagram, or visit his website: larryleech.com.