Book Coaching

You’ve written a draft, but something feels off. Maybe you’re stuck in revision, unsure how to improve your story. You’ve read books on craft, taken courses, even joined a writing group, but you still feel overwhelmed. You want feedback you can trust, a plan you can follow, and someone in your corner who understands what it is you’re trying to do.

Without guidance, it’s easy to lose momentum. You might waste months second-guessing every choice or rewriting the same scenes without moving forward. Worse, you may put your novel away altogether. Not because you lack talent, but because you didn’t get the support you needed at the right time.

I get it—I’ve been there. As a writer myself, I know what it’s like to feel stuck in the middle of a messy draft. That’s why I became a certified book coach: to help writers like you bring their stories to life with clarity, structure, and purpose.

My one-on-one coaching helps you:

  • Clarify your story’s heart and structure
  • Deepen emotional resonance
  • Make revision choices that make sense
  • Stay motivated and on track

You’ll get thoughtful feedback, regular submission deadlines and check-ins.

I work hard to get to know your writing style,  learning style, and goals to customize our work together as much as possible.

Choose from Three Coaching Paths:

  1. Revision Planning : A focused revision plan to bring structure and clarity to your novel.
  2. On-going Coaching: Personalized guidance, feedback, and support over several months.
  3. Clarity Calls: One-time coaching calls to talk through plot tangles, character arcs, or craft challenges.

Each path is designed to meet you where you are and give you as many options as possible to meet you where you're at and help move you toward a finished, impactful novel.

How Does Coaching Work?

For each round of coaching, you'll send me your assignment or submission:

  • If we're doing classic coaching, your submission might be a combination of new or rewritten chapters, and assigned worksheets up to 20 pages (5500 words)
  • If we're doing revision mapping or planning out a new work, your submission will be specific to where we are in the process.

You receive:

Developmental and line-level feedback right inside the pages.

Unlimited email support for questions that can't wait.

Please note:

Coaching is deeply personal work that comes with a high level of attention. The focus is always on you and your manuscript, whatever those needs may be.

In order to provide the best service to you and keep balance in my own writing life, I only work with two to three writers at a time.

Revise your Novel

Together, we'll assess your novel using a combination of Author Accelerator tools and my own processes to reverse engineer the manuscript. This allows us to take a wide-lens view of the work as a whole, as well as zooming in on specific foundational elements. I'll likely ask you to do some blueprint work in areas that need clarity, and to nail down and get clear on exactly what it is you  want your reader takeaway to be. We'll identify what's working structurally and what isn't, strategize the fixes, and create a brand new Inside Outline. When we're finished, you'll have a roadmap to follow while you revise and/or rewrite the actual pages, and you'll know exactly what you need to do.

Your investment:

$250 per coaching round/submission deadline.

For budgeting purposes, plan for approximately six submission rounds (deadlines).

Next steps? On-going Coaching as you put your revision plan into action!

On-going Book Coaching

Personalized feedback, editorial, and emotional support while you write.

I'll listen, help you brainstorm ideas and problem-solve solutions, guide you past the roadblocks, help you develop your writing skills, stick to your goals, and write a book you can be proud of.

Overcome the doubt demons and write your book, feeling empowered and confident!

Your investment:

$250 per coaching round/submission deadline.

For budgeting purposes, plan on committing to a minimum of three months (six submission deadlines) to get some progress under your belt and build good habits. You are, of course, welcome to continue beyond that.

Most people find that bi-monthly deadlines are the most manageable while still making good progress.

Clarity Calls

This talk-only offering is for those who want to get my perspective on a sticking point, brainstorm a solution, touch base with their story ideas, or simply talk things through when they hit a rough patch.

Book yourself a session whenever you need one, and I'll put the kettle on.

Your investment:

$125 per 60-minute session.

Note: if you want me to read pages to discuss on the call, please request a single session of 1:1 book coaching instead.

A Few Notes About My Process:

One of the tools I use with all my clients is the Blueprint for a Book method developed by Jennie Nash of Author Accelerator. No matter what stage of the writing process you’re in, we always start with at least some parts of the blueprint.

Why? Think of your novel as a house – it won’t matter how many beautiful paintings you hang on the wall, they’re ALL going to hang crooked if the house is sitting on a wonky foundation. Let’s start by making sure those story-bones are nice and straight!

What is it?  The blueprint is a set of curated questions and worksheets aimed at helping us figure out what it is you want to say, how you want to say it, and why. What you come away with is clarity around your story and a path forward.

 

About Feedback

None of us can raise the bar and get where we want to go without the learning opportunity that feedback gives us. Professionally-minded writers know that they need someone to tell them the truth about what’s missing or unclear. What isn’t working and why. To offer solutions and help brainstorm the best path forward.

I also believe honest feedback can and should be given with sensitivity and respect.  I do everything I can to ensure that our book coaching relationship is a safe space to discuss your work.