Every GOOD writer needs help once in a while. Sometimes it is something simple, sometimes it is more... Here is where a writing coach can help.
Are you at a standstill with your story? Do you feel you need some help? Is your plot flowing smoothly or are there some plotholes? Is yoir re-write worse than the original?
A Writing Coach Works with you and your ideas to create the story you envision.
Above all a writing coach should embrace your vision of your book.
Be certain you engage the right writing coach and make certain you are ready to be coached.
That is extremely important.
Develop a riveting plot for fiction and a clear premise for non-fiction.
A writing coach helps you produce a coherent captivating narrative.
Help you determine:
Your Genre
Your Literary Style
Your Tone
Your Voice
Your Reader
The Elements of Your Story
Your Personal Trainer.
Your Mentor.
Your tutor
Your conscience
Your Guide
Your friend
Your companion
Depending on where you are in your writing and your manuscript, if you are on a deadline, then, yes. A writing coach can help you with this situation.
Most coaches charge by the hour or by the project. Fees for a basic manuscript evaluation start at $50.00 per hour. larger and more involved projects are priced by size and time involved. See our fees below.
"Thank you for all you do for me. You did a wonderful, wonderful job with my book. I am deeply indebted to you."
Marion Harcourt on her newest book, Sally Brown A Cape Cod Mermaid.
Ask for a free consultation to see if this service will work for you. This is an excellent way to determine what you really need and what you are willing to pay for.
1. What is the difference between an editor and a writing coach?
2. Is a writing coach and a book coach the same?
3. Should I hire an editor?
4. What are my guarantees?
All of these questions can be explained during a free consultation. Sign up below and we will respond as quickly as possible.
Before booking time for a session, a pre-consultation is needed to make certain we can work together and there is a session available. E-mail me to chat first.
All sessions must be paid in advance to secure your spot. A receipt with date and time will be sent to confirm your session.
Choose a package that best suits your individual needs E-mail ahead to request a time slot. There is a waiting list.
1. Submit your pages in Microsoft Word as an attachment. 2500 to 10,000 words.
2. Your manuscript is read and a basic evaluation is given focusing on flow, plot structure and character development.
3. A follow-up phone call is scheduled for discussion (optional but necessary).
Payment is expected up-front before evaluation begins.
1. Submit your pages in Microsoft Word as an attachment. 2500 to 10,000 words.
2. Your manuscript is read and comments are given as work progresses.
3. Evaluation is given focusing on flow, plot structure and character development.
3. A follow-up phone call is scheduled for discussion (optional but necessary).
Payment is expected up-front before evaluation begins. This segment is similar to the basic evaluation with the exception of the additional comments.
Evaluation for the first three or four chapters. Up to 2500 words. Follow the basic evaluation for submission and payment. Send an e-mail to request a time slot.
Actual 1 on 1 coaching via Zoom in 1 hour increments
We meet weekly in a one hour Zoom with screen share. Payment is expected prior to the start of the meeting.
The Writer is expected to prepare and share a new chapter each week, plus a re-write of a previous chapter if necessary.
The Writer is responsible to notify the WC if an absence is required. No fee is charged for missed meetings.
If there are more than 2 missed consecutive meetings (without valid reason) then this weekly session is ended.
There is a waiting list for these slots.
Includes 1 1/2 hour to 2 hour Zoom meeting each month to discuss progress and work so far. Includes screen share . Writer is expected to send via e-mail the work to be discussed during the session and to let the WC know any hot spots the writer is experiencing.
Follow the points for the Basic Evaluation for submission and payment.
The same requirements apply as to the weekly sessions with this addition: Two one hour Zoom sessions per month are set up to discuss progress on your manuscript and see what needs to be done ongoing. As with all sessions and packages, payment is required before the session.
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