I chose to become a book coach because written feedback on a manuscript only goes so far. It’s the conversations that writers and I have about the work—who needs it, why it matters, what it takes to see the project through—that are pivotal. As your coach, I will make our conversations central to our work together.
I offer four nonfiction coaching packages, each for a different stage of book development.
Inquiry: Is there a book here?
$299
Thinking about writing a book, but you aren’t sure where to start or whether to even pursue the idea? You’ll share the idea, why it matters, who it’s for, and how you see your book in the world. I’ll give you written feedback, and we’ll discuss your next steps during a 50-minute strategy call. In two weeks, you’ll have
- Insight into your readiness to write
- Ideas for moving the project forward.
This package is also perfect for writers who want to see what it’s like to work with a coach before committing to multiple sessions.
Book Lab: Idea to Outline
$2,500
Whether you are working on your first book or your fifteenth, if you’re staring at a blank page day after day, or you’re struggling to make sense of a draft in progress, you need clarity. Take a step back to pressure-test your nonfiction idea, define your audience, and set goals. You’ll uncover the path to finishing (or starting) your manuscript.
In six deadlines over eight weeks, I’ll help you
- Gain clearness about, confidence in, and excitement for your idea
- Create a comprehensive chapter outline that takes the guesswork out of what to write, and a plan for getting it done
- Understand where this book fits into your wider work
- Get started on a list of comp titles that you can use to pitch the book
- Craft a description of your audience that you can use to build your marketing plan
- Get ideas about your best path to publishing.
I’ll guide you with questions to spark your thinking. You’ll get written feedback on your answers and a 60-minute strategy call after each deadline, during which we’ll discuss steps toward your next deadline and how to get your draft done.
Writer’s Room: Finish Your Draft
By invitation to Book Lab clients. Monthly fee.
For writers who complete the Book Lab and want continued coaching while they write their manuscripts, I offer a limited number of slots each year. You’ll get
- Detailed written feedback on your pages as you write
- Regular deadlines to keep you on track
- Up to 120 minutes of on-demand coaching every month
- Unlimited email support for process and troubleshooting questions.
Proposal Studio: Prepare to Publish
$2,500
Are you ready to begin writing your book proposal, or do you want help polishing a draft? I’ll help you get ready to enter the marketplace. In 8-12 weeks, you’ll have a complete proposal that includes
- A bio making the case that you are the best person to write this book
- A thorough audience analysis that explains who will buy your book and why
- A list of comparable titles that shows what your book adds to the marketplace
- An annotated table of contents and manuscript specifications that show the structure of your book and the content it will cover
- A detailed marketing plan for promoting the book to your audience
- Polished sample chapters.
You’ll get regular deadlines, along with detailed, written feedback and a 60-minute strategy call after each one. If you’re pursuing a traditional publisher, your proposal will cover all the elements that agents and editors want to see in your submission. If you are self-publishing, writing a proposal will give you a solid business plan, and sales copy you can adapt for your author website and promotions.
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