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Book Coaching

Writing a book can be an overwhelming task.

 

As writers, we often set lofty goals for ourselves, dreaming of landing on best-seller lists, fabulous book tours, and receiving critical acclaim and adoration from throngs of fans. Or, at the very least, we dream of quitting our 9-5 jobs and earn a living by spending our days writing. It’s a good dream, one worth pursuing.

 

In reality, however, we’re often failing to meet our daily word count goals. For some authors, the lack of support, feedback, and accountability almost guarantees they never finish their first draft, let alone have a book ready to publish.

 

Their dreams of writing a book, no matter how modest or monumental, go unrealized. Their stories go untold. And they’re often left wondering at what could have been.

 

Your writing journey doesn’t have to end in frustration and regret. Perhaps you just need a book coach.

 

If you’re a first time author, need someone to help you develop your writing project, want skilled feedback on your writing, or just need someone to hold you accountable and help you finish your project, I’m here to help you.

Coaching Packages

 

Apprentice Coaching Package

$200/month

 

Are you looking for feedback and for someone to hold you accountable for reaching your daily/weekly word counts? This package is an excellent option for newer writers and those who have never before worked with a book coach.

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This package includes:

  • Initial meeting (30 minutes) to discuss your writing project and goals.

  • Weekly email check-ins to keep you motivated and working toward your goals.

  • One monthly Beta Reading feedback letter on your work in progress

  • One 1-hour-long call at the end of the month to discuss your current draft

 

Journeyman Coaching Package

$400/month

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You’re no stranger to the writing and editing process. You have an end-goal in mind, but maybe you’re uncertain how to reach it. In this package, I take a more hands-on approach and give you more in-depth feedback.

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This package includes:

  • Initial meeting (30 minutes) to discuss your writing project and goals.

  • Weekly check-in Zoom calls (15-30 minutes) to keep you motivated and working toward your goals and discuss any issues you may be encountering

  • One 1-hour-long call (end of the month) to discuss your draft and any issues you may be encountering

  • One Manuscript Evaluation letter on your current work in progress

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Expert Coaching Package

$700/month

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You have a writing project in mind, and you want an experienced professional to help you bring it to fruition. Maybe it’s a first draft or something you’ve been working on for a while. Regardless of what your goals are or what your experience is with writing, I can give you the guidance and detailed feedback to help you achieve your aspirations.

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You don’t have to be an expert to select this package. You just need the drive and determination to work consistently toward your goals.

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This package includes:

  • Initial meeting (30 minutes) to discuss your writing project and goals.

  • Two brief weekly check-ins (15-30 minutes) to keep you motivated and working toward your goals and discuss any issues you may be encountering

  • Two 1-hour-long calls (mid-month and end of the month) to discuss your draft and any issues you may be encountering

  • One Manuscript Evaluation letter on your current work in progress

  • Ongoing Developmental Editing

  • Creation of a Style Sheet specific to your manuscript

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Master Coaching Package

$1,000/month

If you want to get serious about writing a book, this is a good option for you. I help guide you from your outline though completion of your first draft.

This is 6-month minimum contract. 

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This package includes:

  • Initial meeting (30 minutes) to discuss your writing project and goals.

  • I work with you through the outlining process, helping you organize your story structure.

  • I help you set your daily writing goals and schedule.

  • I give you a Manuscript Evaluation on your outline.

    • Includes a feedback letter and a 1-1.5 hour debrief Zoom call.

  • Brief weekly check-ins (15-30 minutes) to keep you motivated and working toward your goals.

  • Monthly Zoom meetings in which we discuss your work in progress and troubleshoot any issues you may be experiencing.

  • Ongoing Developmental Editing and Line Editing.

  • Creation of a Style Sheet specific to your manuscript

  • An extensive feedback letter encompassing your completed first draft.

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Grand Master Coaching Package

$1100/month

We’re in this for the long haul together. If you want to write a book and pursue publishing, this is the most comprehensive package I offer. I help guide you from your outline, through your drafting process, and help you prepare your manuscript for publication.

This is a 12-month minimum contract.

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This package includes: 

  • Initial meeting (30 minutes) to discuss your writing project and goals.

  • I work with you through the outlining process, helping you organize your story structure.

  • I help you set your daily writing goals and schedule.

  • I give you a Manuscript Evaluation on your outline.

    • Includes a feedback letter and a 1-1.5 hour debrief Zoom call.

  • Brief weekly check-ins (15-30 minutes) to keep you motivated and working toward your goals.

  • Monthly Zoom meetings in which we discuss your work in progress and troubleshoot any issues you may be experiencing.

  • Ongoing Developmental Editing and Line Editing

  • Creation of a Style Sheet specific to your manuscript.

  • An extensive feedback letter encompassing your completed first draft.

  • Guidance and feedback through drafting a query letter and assembling a submission packet to send to potential literary agents.

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