Frequently Asked Questions
In book coaching, I work alongside you—helping you with story structure, character development, and plotting while you write. It’s a collaborative, ongoing process aimed at building your skills and confidence as a writer, whereas editing generally happens once a manuscript is complete and ready for refinement.
Absolutely. Part of my coaching process is to target areas where you feel you need the most support, whether that’s troubleshooting plot issues, strengthening character arcs, or fine-tuning pacing. We’ll work through these issues together, developing techniques that help you make your story as strong as possible.
Each coaching session is tailored to what you need at that moment. Typically, I’ll review sections of your manuscript beforehand so that during our call, we can discuss what’s working, what needs attention, and steps to improve. Sessions can be structured around brainstorming, reviewing specific techniques, or diving deep into specific sections of your work.
Not at all! Coaching is ideal at any stage of the writing process. Whether you’re just brainstorming ideas or have a partial draft, I can help you clarify your vision and keep the momentum going as you write. The goal is to provide feedback and strategies that help you make progress confidently, no matter where you are in your story.
Typically, I offer monthly packages with two hours of coaching, which you can divide into several shorter sessions or fewer extended ones—whichever fits your style best. If you need more support, I’m happy to discuss additional sessions or follow-up guidance based on your goals.
Absolutely! I’ll review your outline to identify what’s working well and where adjustments may help. Together, we’ll refine key elements like structure, character arcs, and pacing so that you can write your story with confidence.
Yes, that’s one of my favorite parts of the writing process! I’ll help you create an outline that works for you whether it’s simply a few notes or as structured as a chapter by chapter walkthrough.
An evaluation provides in-depth feedback on key aspects of your story, like genre, structure, pacing, and character development. I’ll highlight what’s working well and give constructive suggestions for improvement, complete with examples from your manuscript where applicable.
Yes, I can help with editing! My primary focus is on developmental editing, story planning, and manuscript evaluations but if you need someone to clean up your manuscript, I offer line and copyediting. Get in touch for a chat about rates.
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If you have any other questions, drop me an email to arrange a chat. We can also talk about your story and discuss the best option to help you.