About Stephen Palmer
Producer of Bestselling Books Since 2006
I never planned on becoming a writer. Writing always came so naturally to me that I didn't even think of it as a skill.
In 2006, I started attending seminars by finance guru Garrett Gunderson. I loved what I was learning and volunteered to write for him for free.
Then Garrett asked me to write a book for him. That book was Killing Sacred Cows, and it became a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Businessweek, and Amazon bestseller that has sold over 100,000 copies.
It launched my career. It also showed me what a book can really do for entrepreneurs and thought leaders who design it from the start to grow their business.
Since then, my work has been almost entirely referral-based.
I Help You Articulate Your Genius
I call myself a "Genius Whisperer" because my clients typically have some form of genius that comes so intuitively to them that they don't know how to teach it.
My job is to extract what's intuitive to you and make it explicit for readers who don't think the way you do.
I break down complex ideas step by step, structure them clearly, and write them in a way that feels natural to you and accessible to everyone else.
It's not just about producing a great book. It's about helping you articulate your genius so it scales, and so you can build credibility, influence, and revenue from it.
I Produce the Whole Book, Not Just the Manuscript
Writing is where I started. But a manuscript is only half of a book.
As your book producer, I carry your book through every stage: strategy, writing, editing, design, publishing, printing, and more.
Garrett Gunderson never had to run the production of Killing Sacred Cows. That was my job. When I produced Jim Philhower's book, he never coordinated a single vendor. His only job was to tell me about his son.
That's how I work. You bring your expertise and your decisions. I handle everything else.
What It's Like to Work With Me
I'm not a flatterer. I'm not here to tell you what you want to hear.
I'm here to tell you what you need to hear to create a world-class book.
My clients would tell you I'm direct, sometimes even abrasive, but always honest.
As I always explain, you don't hire me to be your advocate; you hire me to be your reader's advocate.
That means I'll challenge your assumptions, push for clarity, and point out anything that doesn't serve your reader.
If you take things personally, you'll have a hard time at first. But if you value truth and excellence, we'll get along great.
In Michael Bunting's words: "I am a very, very fussy customer and Stephen was amazing to work with... He just gets it."
Once we start working together, you'll see that my bluntness comes from care. I want your book to be the best thing you've ever put your name on, and I'll do whatever it takes to make that happen.
That's why most of my clients become lifelong friends. We go deep. We spend months in the trenches together.
And by the time your book is done, there's mutual respect that lasts long after it's published.
What Makes Me Different
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A Lifetime of Books
I've had my nose in a book since I was five years old. Reading isn't just what I do. It's how I think.
I've read widely and relentlessly my entire life, across disciplines from philosophy to psychology to finance. Books are my native language.
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I Think Like an Entrepreneur and a Marketer
I have a liberal arts education and a career in entrepreneurship and marketing. That combination means every book I write is a strategic, revenue-producing business asset that turns readers in to clients.
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Dependability and Follow-Through
When you hire me, you're trusting me with your name, your reputation, and your life's work. I take that seriously.
I'm relentless about finishing your book at the highest standard.
Outside the Office
When I'm not writing, you'll find me listening to music, at the gym shooting basketball three-pointers, watching NBA games, or out surfskating.
I discovered surfskating during COVID. I fell in love and started a YouTube channel called Surfskate Love where I teach beginners how to choose boards, learn technique, and customize their setups.
Most importantly, I'm a dad and a grandpa. I have four kids and two granddaughters, and family time is the anchor that keeps me balanced.
Ready to Create Your Book?
I'll help you create a reputation-building, income-producing business assets that muliplies your influence, grows your business, and changes your life forever.
If that's the kind of book you want to create, let's talk.
Let's see if we're a fit.
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