More about 1-on-1 Services

Manuscript Consultations

• I can read up to 300-ish pages (about 70k to 90k-ish 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 20 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

Author Management and Consulting

• I work with authors across genres to plan and coordinate book tours, including managing publicity efforts

• Reach out to learn more and to tell me about what you’re looking for!

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