Testimonials to The Visions Group
Books & Manuscripts
"After my crime novel had been rejected by about a dozen
agents, I got the hint that something in the manuscript was
betraying me. Enter Jean Heller and David Ehrman. They gave
me a blueprint for a stronger beginning, helped me tweak
dialogue here, tighten scenes there, and eight months later
not only did I sell the novel, 'In the Heat', but got a
three-book deal from a major U.S. publisher. Jean and David
are the realest deal." ("In the Heat" has been
nominated for the 2009 Shamus Award as the best first PI
novel of the year.)
~ Ian Vasquez, author of "In the Heat"
and "Lonesome Point"
St. Petersburg, Florida.
www.ianvasquez.net
"My encounter with (a) scam agency had me take a look at
the benefits of getting a (manuscript) critique done. I
invested in a professional critique through The Visions
Group (www.thevisionsgroup.net). This was one of the best
moves I made throughout the entire process as it helped me
to tighten up and focus the novel. Jean Heller also gave me
some invaluable advice on what to do, and what not to do to
locate and land an agent. (A good agent picked me up and
got me a two-book deal with a major publisher.)"
~ Jess Haines, author of “Hunted by the
Others”
Los Angeles, California
www.jesshaines.com
"As an award-winning journalist, a book critic and a
successful novelist, Jean Heller knows everything there is
to know about writing both fiction and non-fiction. As an
experienced, Emmy-nominated television writer/producer,
David Ehrman has a proven track record in Hollywood. You
couldn't ask for better editors."
~ Walter Satterthwait,
author of "Dead Horse",
based on a true story, available from
Dennis McMillan Publishing
Sarasota, Florida.
www.overbooked.org/satterthwait/
Scripts & Videos
"We rarely engage outside help for writing because
our work is so specialized. Still, in a crunch, we turned to
The Visions Group to help develop a 30-minute video script.
They delivered. On time. Within budget and with excellence.
When you can't wait around for amateurs--The Visions Group
is your best choice."
~ Honey Rand, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA/
The Environmental PR Group,
Tampa, Florida
http://www.eprgroup.com
"Our independent movie, 'Far Side of Jericho,' approached
The Visions Group when we desperately needed copy asap for a
Press Book to take to the all-important Cannes film market.
In less than a week, we not only had superbly written
synopses and bios, but their work really highlighted what
was best and most marketable about the film, greatly helping
the producers sharpen their sales pitch."
~ Tim Hunter, director,
Los Angeles, California
www.imdb.com/name/nm0006853/
"I have enjoyed working with David and Jean, and I
hope we have the opportunity to work together on a regular
basis in the future. Their credentials put them
head-and-shoulders over any perceived competition they might
have. I highly recommend The Visions Group."
~ Mark Purvis, commercial
videographer,
Tampa, Florida
www.realtimetelevision.com
Business Copywriting
"As a direct result of press releases written and
distributed for us by The Visions Group, we have seen a
measurable increase in our organic Google ranking, and a
spike in internet-generated business. The press releases
are so well-written that they remain in the organic searches
for months on end.
In addition, we are constantly contacted by the media,
who view us as experts in our industry. This culminated in a
request that I write a section in a new book regarding loan
modifications in Florida. The book was published by
Thomson-West, the leading publisher for legal educational
and research materials.
Thanks to The Visions Group, my firm is now positioned as
one of the leading law firms in Florida in the areas of
bankruptcy, consumer protection and foreclosure defense.
~ Shawn Yesner, partner,
Yesner & Boss, P.L.,
St. Petersburg, Florida
www.YesnerBoss.com
"My wife and I needed a press release announcing the
opening of our new B&B in an area where B&B's are common.
The partners at The Visions Group listened, asked questions
and found just the right approach to set us off from the
competition."
~ Sean Roche, Owner
The MapleStone Inn
New Paltz, N.Y.
www.maplestoneinn.com
"The partners at The Visions Group have written a few
pages of content for me on more than one occasion. Jean's
and David's abilities to take words and make them sing is
incredible. They took a draft page, which I intended to use
for my website opening page, questioned me on it and totally
re-wrote it. I have never been so impressed. They had a
better understanding of what I wanted to say then I did
myself. They are very gifted in word smithing and print. My
needs were very small compared to the massive projects they
have worked on, but they treated me as if I were a
million-dollar client."
~ Larry Arth, real estate
advisor and investor
www.tampaclearwaterrealestate.com
"Thank you so much for doing the impossible. My
business is somewhat difficult to describe, but you
created the perfect description, and you did it with
words! You are truly wordsmiths of excellence. "
~
Mark Bryan,
CEO
Focused Results
www.focusedresults.com
