Because you don’t have to figure it out yourself.
I spent a lot of my life teaching myself how to write the kinds of stories I love. It’s possible to do it on your own. It’s also a long, hard, lonely road. I’m an Author Accelerator certified book coach, and I’d love to help.
Why work with a book coach?
At its heart, book coaching is a structured partnership. Book coaches provide a mixture of objective insight, craft expertise, accountability, and support to help every writer reach their goals.
Pre through Post Writing
Book coaches can guide you through every step of the writing process, from idea to finished manuscript.
Support and Encouragement
Writing is, first and foremost, a mental battle—and book coaches give you the tools to win.
Goal Setting and Accountability
Research shows the performance benefits of setting goals and being held accountable for them.
Logistical Support
Book coaches help you break down large projects, identify problems in your writing process, and create action plans.
Writing Skills
Develop your craft through one-on-one instruction, targeted feedback, and and personalized support.
In coaching, fit is everything.
Please note that these items are only a starting point; if you’re interested in working with me, please reach out for a free discovery call. For me, a positive personal connection is the core of the coaching relationship, and it’s important to me that we both feel comfortable working together. Please be aware that I may not be able to effectively coach all content, so clear communication at the beginning of any sensitive topics is essential.
What you should expect:
- Clear, direct, and professional feedback from me
- Ongoing, regular commitments and deadlines
- Targeted goals based on what you want and need
- Improvement in specific skills and strategies (linked to your targeted goals)
What you should not expect:
- Copyediting
- Proofreading
- Querying and pitch services
- Guaranteed contracts, publications, sales, etc.
- Immediate responses from me and constant contact—I promise to respond to messages within forty-eight hours, but this is not meant to be an extension of the coaching services listed for each package.
Coaching Packages
Curious about other options? I’m happy to discuss custom packages, including feedback on completed manuscripts.
Standalone Feedback
Targeted feedback when you need it.
What you’ll get:
• A manuscript review (on one story, up to 120,000 words)
• A 3-5 page editorial letter summarizing my feedback and providing actionable next steps
• A 60-minute coaching call to discuss feedback, answer questions, and provide additional guidance for you to move forward
You’ll finish with concrete revision strategies you can apply right away.
The Big Pre-Write
Set yourself up for success.
What you’ll get:
• 6 directed deadlines with submissions
• Access to my Spark & Structure workbook, to support your progress through each deadline.
• Feedback on each submission, including in-line comments and a 3-5 page editorial letter with actionable next steps
• A 60-minute coaching call after each submission
You’ll finish with several key scenes for your novel already drafted, as well as with an outline (or road map) to get you the rest of the way.
ONGOING COACHING
Any project, any timeline.
What you’ll get:
• 3 submission deadlines, scheduled at your own pace
• Each deadline includes feedback on up to 6,000 words consisting of in-line comments and a 3-5 page editorial letter
• Each deadline includes a 60-minute coaching call
• Email support between submissions