Private book coaching is personalized to you and your book. Choose the package that best suits you based on where you are in the creative process.

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COACHING PACKAGE #1: START YOUR STORY

 

Do you have an idea for a story? Have you always wanted to write a novel but don’t know where to begin? Do you need professional advice about where to start and how to move forward? If so, this coaching package is for you.

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During our 6 weeks together, we will explore what story you want to tell and how to tell it. This package includes:

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• An initial 30-minute video call to discuss your writing goals, and your initial story ideas

• Bi-weekly assignment deadlines (3 total)

• One 60-minute video coaching call

• Completion of curated assignments from Author Accelerator’s Blueprint for a Book, including an Inside Outline

• Support and encouragement to reach your goals

 

By the end, you will have a clear idea for your story and a plan to guide your next steps.

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COACHING PACKAGE #2: PLAN YOUR STORY

 

Are you ready to focus on your story idea? Do you want a solid plan before beginning that first draft? Are you starting a new project and want a sounding board before writing? Do you need professional advice about where to start and how to move forward? If so, this coaching package is for you.

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During our three months together, we will explore what story you want to tell and how to tell it. This package includes:

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• An initial 30-minute video call to discuss your writing goals, and your initial story ideas

• Bi-weekly assignment deadlines (6 total)

• Three 60-minute video coaching calls

• Completion of Author Accelerator’s Blueprint for a Book

• Support and encouragement to reach your goals

 

By the end, you will have completed the Author Accelerator's Blueprint for a Book, including an Inside Outline for your story, and be ready to start the drafting phase.

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COACHING PACKAGE #3: WRITE YOUR STORY  

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Do you have a clear outline for your story? Are you ready to start the first draft? Do you need accountability to write those pages? Do you like having a deadline to meet your goals? Do you want regular feedback as you write? If so, this coaching package is for you.

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During our time together, you will begin writing a first draft of your novel. This package includes:

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• An initial 30-minute video call to discuss your writing goals and completed outline (if you don’t have an outline, start with Coaching Package1 or 2)

• Six deadlines of 20 pages (up to 120 pages total)

• Three 60-minute video calls in a maximum of three months

• Bi-weekly feedback on your draft pages with suggestions, questions, developmental edits

• Support and encouragement to reach your goals

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By the end of three months, you will have completed up to 120 new draft pages of a manuscript with feedback for revisions.​

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COACHING PACKAGE #4: MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION

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Do you have a completed draft of your novel? Do you need a fresh set of eyes on the page? Do you need feedback for the big picture items to start the next draft? If so, the Manuscript Evaluation is for you.

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After sending the completed draft, I will provide feedback within six weeks (longer for manuscripts in excess of 80 000 words). This package includes:

 

• An initial 30-minute video call to discuss the draft

• Submission of a One-Page Book Summary

• Submission of the completed draft of the novel

• A manuscript audit

• An editorial letter outlining the issues and suggested plan for revision

 

By the end of the manuscript evaluation, you will have specific feedback about key concerns in your manuscript and a plan for revision of the next draft.

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STILL NOT SURE IF YOU NEED A BOOK COACH?

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Book coaching isn't for everyone. If you’re still wondering if book coaching is right for you or if we’d be a good fit to work together, book a free 30-minute consultation call to discuss your options with me. I’m happy to help.

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