Writing coaching is like book therapy
Talk out your stories & send work-in-progress to receive written and verbal feedback, along with questions and strategies to help strengthen your project and keep you moving and motivated.
Or, book a consulting call to ask your writing and literary industry questions!
Reach out for:
a 15-minute consultation (free!)
or
a 1-hour consulting session to ask whatever you want about writing, editing, publishing, publicity, etc. ($100)
or
a 1-hour intro session that includes written feedback on up to 20 pages of your work ($150)
or
a full manuscript consultation with written feedback (email for quotes)
More about 1-on-1 Services
Manuscript Consultations
I can read up to 300-ish pages (about 70k to 90k-ish words) of your manuscript. I read it one and a half times, adding comments throughout.
First read: My comments reflect my initial reactions, without knowing the full scope of the story.
Second look: I revisit some of my first reactions and insert new comments, questions, and ideas for how to smooth things out, once I’ve read the full manuscript.
I include a letter of overall thoughts, including recommendations, notes on theme and story arc, and comp titles, for those interesting in pitching their work to agents/publishers.
We wrap with a meeting to go over my comments (usually, via Zoom) and to answer any of your questions.
Tell me about your project (length, goals, etc) and I will send you a quote!
Writing Coaching
Typically, writers work with me for 3-month blocks, which are often extended depending on their needs and availability. Interested in a different time frame? Just ask! Always open to structuring this to how it best suits your needs.
Scheduling— We tend to schedule meetings for every other week (or, twice a month).
Pages— 48 hours before our first meeting, the writer sends me up to 25 pages (12 pt font, double spaced) on which I will provide written feedback.
Book Therapy — During our meetings, we’ll talk about some of my feedback and save a lot of time for your questions. A lot of times, writers talk through their biggest writing roadblocks, and I ask questions and share ideas or insights (especially, on themes, structure, and big picture storytelling stuff).
Timeframe — I tend to schedule coaching in 3-month time frames to keep meetings moving and things on track, (and of course am flexible based on the writers' needs).
One-time, try-it-out meeting — Sometimes we start off with a one-time meeting to get the ball rolling and see how it feels before signing up for 3 months. I read up to 20 pages of your work and mark it with feedback, then we schedule a 1-hour meeting to review that feedback and my suggestions/your questions on how to move forward ($150. Contact me for 3-month rates).
Other FYIs
Times dependent on your and my schedule. Message me to chat about times & rates.
Coaching provides regular accountability, feedback and a way forward with your work.
Customized suggested reading.
Author Management and Consulting
I work with authors across genres to plan and coordinate book tours, including managing publicity efforts.
I also meet with writers to answer any and all industry-related questions.
Reach out to learn more and to tell me about what you’re looking for!
I look forward to hearing about your writing project and goals!
