Is it time to give your writing life some 1:1 attention?
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REMINDER: Magazine Writing Masterclass is on sale now! There are only four spots left in my Magazine Writing Masterclass taking place on Tuesday, August 20th at 10am PT (replay available for those who can’t attend live). Get your spot before it’s gone!
It's been a good long while since I've sent out any news about 1:1 Writing Coaching because I only open up to new clients a couple times each year! Now that I'm winding down to the end of summer, I'm opening up a limited number of 1:1 Writing Coaching spots for Fall/Winter 2024. This is your chance to recommit to your writing routine, get clear on your goals, and have both the accountability and expert guidance you need to succeed.
You can book a free 30 minutes consultation today by clicking the button below, then read on to learn a little more about what 1:1 Writing Coaching with me looks like:
Services I offer as a writing coach
Coaching packages are all designed around your individual needs and schedule, but here are some of the most frequent topics I help clients with:
how to break into published writing step-by-step
creating a sustainable writing schedule with kids/work/etc.
organizing and outlining from ideas to full manuscript
creating a book proposal that will capture an agent’s attention
editing writing on a developmental and line level
the ins and outs of traditional publishing
writing a query letter and finding the right agents to pitch
how to prioritize writing time, overcome mental hurdles, and get rid of guilt
Why work with me?
There are a lot of writing coaches out there, but few who also understand the unique challenges of balancing writing and motherhood. Few who have the flexibility to work with schedules that are often in flux. Few who know what it takes to build a writing career from the ground up with kids still in diapers.
I wrote and published a best-selling nonfiction book on the mental load and emotional labor with HarperCollins, and delivered my manuscript on a six-month deadline with kids who were two, four and six at the time. Before that, I was earning over $6,000 a month as a freelance writer.
I not only know what’s possible, I know the costs as well. I know the struggles and the excuses all too well, and I’m here to show you a better, gentler way to create a writing life that actually works for your life.
What do packages look like?
All of the packages below have payment plans available, and can be modified to fit your needs. I work flexibly with your schedule to ensure that our session work with your life, so you don’t have to commit to a set day/time unless you want to.
WRITE YOUR PERFECT BOOK PROPOSAL (6 SESSIONS)
What’s Included:
Six 55-minute sessions to discuss planning, editing, and industry questions
Up to 5,000 words editing work between meetings
Email correspondence and action plans delivered between sessions
This bi-weekly coaching schedule spans the course of 3-4 months (because sometimes we need flexibility in the schedule!). This is usually the perfect time frame for putting together a polished book proposal, editing a sample chapter, and getting your query letter ready to submit to agents or editors. I’ll guide you through every step of the process, using my industry knowledge to make sure your proposal speaks to the needs of the current publishing climate.
Total Investment $1650
DRAFT YOUR FULL MANUSCRIPT
What’s Included:
Sixteen 55-minute sessions to execute a full manuscript and query letter
Bonus 1:1 Session to use within 6-months after completion of coaching package
Up to 5,000 words editing work between meetings
Email correspondence and action plans delivered between sessions
Personalized manuscript coaching over the course of 6-9 months for the ultimate customization. This package is designed with a finished manuscript draft in mind. Together we’ll work from initial ideas or drafts, to chapter and outline development, working closely on goals and accountability so you can complete your project. Once your draft is in shape, we’ll work together to create a solid query letter and plan for submission to agents.
Total Investment $4400
1:1 COACHING INTENSIVES
What’s Included:
Two 45-minute sessions to discuss planning, editing, and industry questions
Up to 10,000 words editing work on proposals, queries, pitches, essays, etc.
Email correspondence and implementation plan delivered post sessions
Two coaching calls to get your goals jumpstarted. Together we’ll formulate a plan for your project, I’ll answer any industry questions you have, and we can go over writing you have ready whether it’s the brass tacks of your book proposal, freelance pitches and essays, or manuscript outlines and sample material.
Total Investment $497
Imagine nailing down that one idea instead of constantly being pulled in different directions - working with commitment and focus towards a clear, singular goal.
Imagine being able to lovingly set aside the fear that tells you it’s too risky to try, and having the tools to guide yourself forward with grace and confidence.
Imagine taking small, sustainable steps towards a life that is creatively and financially fulfilling without second guessing yourself.
How would that feel? What could you accomplish? Let’s make those dreams a reality.