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 20 pages of your work ($100)

A note on AI: I do not work with creatives who use AI to generate parts of their writing project. If you are not the author of your words and are not interested exploring (and hopefully, enjoying) the craft of writing, we are probably not a good fit for each other.

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

I look forward to hearing about your writing project and goals!