Writing coaching is like book therapy
Ready to receive detailed feedback on your writing? Each season I offer a limited number of writing coaching and manuscript editing slots.
I typically work with people on longer-term projects, with a focus on fiction and memoir, but I also provide feedback on short stories.
Book a free 15-minute session with me to learn how writing coaching sessions with me are like “book therapy.”
I love talking about writing!
Learn more about sessions below. Or if you’re ready for a call, reach out for:
a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit, or
a 1-hour session via Zoom, which includes my written feedback on up to 15 pages of your work ($100)
1-on-1 Services
Manuscript Consultations
I can read up to 300 pages (approx 90-100k words) of your manuscript. I read it twice, adding comments throughout.
First read: My comments reflect my initial reactions, without knowing the full scope of the story
Second read: 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 15 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. ($100. 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