

Coaching Services
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.
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.
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
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Bi-weekly assignment deadlines (3 total)
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One 60-minute video coaching call
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Completion of curated assignments from Author Accelerator’s Blueprint for a Book, including an Inside Outline
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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.
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.
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
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Bi-weekly assignment deadlines (6 total)
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Three 60-minute video coaching calls
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Completion of Author Accelerator’s Blueprint for a Book
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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.
COACHING PACKAGE #3: WRITE YOUR STORY
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.
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)
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Six deadlines of 20 pages (up to 120 pages total)
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Three 60-minute video calls in a maximum of three months
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Bi-weekly feedback on your draft pages with suggestions, questions, developmental edits
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Support and encouragement to reach your goals
By the end of three months, you will have completed up to 120 new draft pages of a manuscript with feedback for revisions.
COACHING PACKAGE #4: MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION
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.
After sending the completed draft, I will provide feedback within six weeks (longer for manuscripts in excess of 80 000 words). This package includes:
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An initial 30-minute video call to discuss the draft
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Submission of a One-Page Book Summary
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Submission of the completed draft of the novel
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A manuscript audit
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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.
STILL NOT SURE IF YOU NEED A BOOK COACH?
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.