story craft

coaching

I can help you meet your goals for your work-in-progress (WIP) or help you grow your writing process. This might mean I help you move from a story-seed to a first draft or review each chapter of your first draft with you as you write. We might also practice for pitches and/or publishing meetings.

What we might focus on:

• brainstorming for a specific project
• building book or chapter maps
• reviewing proposals 
• establishing and meeting deadlines
• preparing for publishing meetings and/or pitches
• completing exercises to grow your writing

What you receive: 

• a follow-up email after each session with a short summary and list of next steps 
• a 60-minute meeting, bi-monthly (discounts for booking a six-month package)

consulting

When I consult on a project, usually I offer my expertise by reading from a specific perspective. For example, how a manuscript might hit for a woman, someone who’s grieving, or someone with specific mental health issues.

Here are some prior areas of focus in my consulting work. I’ve looked at how a manuscript might hit . . .

• for women
• for people who don’t have children 
• for someone who’s grieving 
• for someone struggling with anxiety, depression, or PTSD

What you receive: 

• a 60-minute wrap-up phone call to discuss any remaining issues and/or questions
• Word doc with in-line comments on your manuscript
• a letter with a summary of the major issues