Editing & Book Coaching
Editing Services
Developmental Edit
$0.007 per word
With a developmental edit I’m looking at the big picture of your manuscript. I focus on plot, characters, and ensuring the story is cohesive.
Includes: In-line comments, editorial letter, style sheet
Delivery Time: 4-5 weeks
Payment: A 50% down payment is required to book a spot. The other 50% must be paid before delivery of the completed edit. Payment plans are accepted.
There is a 20% discount for previous coaching clients.
*Sample edit available upon request.
Line Edit
$0.008 per word
With a line edit, my focus is on word choice, sentence structure, and ensuring the prose shines. I will correct grammar and spelling errors but note that this is not a copy edit or proofread.
Includes: In-line comments, reader report, style sheet
Delivery Time: 4-5 weeks
Payment: A 50% down payment is required to book a spot. The other 50% must be paid before delivery of the completed edit. Payment plans are accepted.
There is a 20% discount for previous coaching clients.
*Sample edit available upon request.
1st Chapter Critique
$25 up to 3000 words
With first chapter critiques I look at how your opening chapter sets up the rest of your novel. For this, I will look at the introduction of your character, your world, and the setup of your premise.
Includes: In-line comments, reader report
Delivery Time: 2 weeks
Payment: Payment must be provided in full before work begins.
Book Coaching Packages
Are you looking to start writing, but have no idea where to begin? Or perhaps you’re a seasoned writer in need of a fresh pair of eyes. Either way, book coaching is for you. Together we will set goals, identify problems within your manuscript, combat writer’s block, self-doubt, and create a plan to help your writing dreams come true!
Free Consultation
After making contact and filling out the form about yourself and your WIP (work-in-progress), this initial meeting is to sit down and determine if we would be a good fit together. During our meeting, we will discuss your story, your goals, what you hope to get out of book coaching, and what you’re currently struggling with. If after this evaluation meeting you’d like to continue working together, we can begin the onboarding process and get started!
Mini Sessions: $10
These are fun 30 minute sessions to discuss a specific problem you’re having with a specific piece of writing up to 3000 words.
Includes:
1 book coaching session (30 minutes)
Please note that you cannot book two mini sessions back to back. If you would like to book an hour long session it must be booked as an hour. Thanks!
One Session: $25
A single book coaching session can be a wonderful option for a writer looking to discuss a specific problem and is seeking feedback and ideas. Whether you would like to discuss your main character’s love interest, the viability of your story as a series, or overcoming imposter syndrome, one session can be a great introduction to the possibilities of book coaching.
Includes:
1 book coaching session (1 hour)
*Additional services can be added on for an extra fee.
Growth Package: $100
The Growth package is perfect for any writer seeking feedback on specific issues with their manuscript. I will read through the first 10,000 words of your manuscript and provide feedback and suggestions. From there, we will use our meetings to discuss your vision and goals for this project and create an action plan for you to reach those goals.
Includes:
4 book coaching sessions (1 hour each for one month)
Manuscript evaluation up to 10,000 words
*Additional services can be added on for an extra fee.
Transform Package: $400
The Transform package is great for writers who are looking to start revising their completed manuscript but aren’t sure where to begin. Together we will determine your ideal reader and audience, genre, and your goals for your story. I will read through your entire manuscript for evaluation and give you feedback on areas for improvement. Then together, we will create a revision plan for you to begin revising your story with confidence.
Includes:
12 book coaching sessions (1 hour each for three months)
Manuscript evaluation
Reader report with feedback and suggestions for improvements
Detailed revision plan and checklist for you to keep
*Additional services can be added on for an extra fee.
Ignite Package: $400
The Ignite package is a great resource for brand-new or beginning writers who have a story idea but no clue where to begin. Together we will brainstorm ideas, create an outline, and define your goals to give you the best chance at success. I will walk alongside you as we meet each week to discuss your progress and your story.
Includes:
12 book coaching sessions (1 hour each for three months)
Manuscript evaluation (if you’ve started your story)
Detailed outline for you to keep
Goal tracking sheet for your personal use
*Additional services can be added on for an extra fee.
Passion Package: $1,500
The Passion package is for the writer who is ready to go all in on writing their story. This package takes you from an initial concept to a completed manuscript. In our time together, we will define your goals, brainstorm your story, create an outline, create a goal-tracking sheet, and when you’ve finished your story, I will do a developmental edit for you and get you started on creating a revision plan.
Includes:
24 book coaching sessions (1 hour each for six months)
Detailed outline for you to keep
Goal tracking sheet for your personal use
Developmental edit
Reader report with feedback and suggestions for improvements
Detailed revision plan and checklist for you to keep
*Additional services can be added for an extra fee.
Payment & Policies
In order to book and reserve a coaching spot, a NONREFUNDABLE $25 down payment is required before the first coaching session and all sessions must be paid for BEFORE the final coaching session.
If for any reason you need to cancel or reschedule your coaching session, please let me know at least 24 hours in advance. Failure to notify me in time may forfeit your payment for that session. This will be handled on a case-by-case basis, but as a general rule, if you notify me within a reasonable time, I’m happy to accommodate.
No-Shows: Failure to attend a session without advance notice will result in forfeited payment for that session. Our time is valuable and I want to make sure you’re getting the most out of each session and that is impossible if you don’t show up.
Two No-Shows without advance notice will result in being dropped as a mentee. Any money already paid will be forfeited. Again, our time together is valuable, and if you don’t show up I will choose to work with someone else who is dedicated to learning their craft.