Coaching & Editing Services for Fiction Writers
Writing can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you need a writing coach to talk through your ideas, a developmental editor to refine your story, or a manuscript review for an outside perspective on your progress, I’m here to help.
I work with fiction writers of most genres including thriller, fantasy, romance, literary fiction, and more. At this time, I do not work on science fiction, epic fantasy, or horror manuscripts. No matter what genre you are writing, I offer personalized coaching and editing services that are tailored to your goals and needs.
Monthly 1:1 Coaching
Feeling stuck? Unsure how to structure your plot or stuck on a plot point? Struggling with interiority? Don’t understand show vs tell? Or is your struggle less story-based and more mindset-based? My personalized coaching services are designed to help fiction writers like you:
Receive knowledgable feedback on your story that is specific, explained, and actionable.
Have a judgment-free space for all your writing questions and concerns.
Stay accountable and encouraged as you write or revise.
What’s Included:
Weekly or biweekly 45 minute coaching calls
Unlimited email support
Feedback on up to 20 pages per month
A custom coaching plan based on your goal whether that is outlining your story, finishing your first draft, or completing a full revision of your draft.
Investment:
250/month (biweekly calls)
400/month (weekly calls)
I understand that life happens! You can pause or cancel monthly coaching by notifying me before the 25th of the month preceding your next billing cycle. Invoices are sent on the 25th of each month and are due by the 1st.
Manuscript Review
You’ve written, edited, and edited some more and now you are wondering if your manuscript needs developmental editing, line editing, or copyediting. Or maybe you are wondering if the story works at all. I will give your manuscript a thorough read and provide my feedback on what is working well, what needs revision, and what level of editing I would recommend proceeding forward with.
What You’ll Get:
A comprehensive editorial letter (5-10 pages) detailing my feedback and recommended next steps.
A 30-minute Zoom call to discuss my feedback and answer any questions you may have.
A recording of our call for your reference.
Timeline: 3-5 weeks depending on length of manuscript
Investment: $500
If your book needs developmental editing and you would like me to hire me, the cost of the manuscript review will be credited toward your developmental editing fee.
Developmental Edit
Developmental editing is a comprehensive process that focuses on making sure your story works. This service goes beyond surface-level corrections and examines the core elements of your story. Here are the kinds of things I am looking for during a developmental edit:
Story themes and genre conventions
Plot structure and pacing
Inciting incidents, crises, climax, and resolution
Character development and arcs
Narrative voice, consistency, and distance
Point of view, dialogue, show vs tell, and more
What You Get:
Comprehensive feedback including:
Comments made throughout the manuscript
A detailed editorial letter (typically 10-15 pages - shorter if I did a manuscript review beforehand) with actionable feedback and recommended next steps
A follow up 60 minute Zoom call to discuss my feedback and to answer your questions.
Four weeks of unlimited email support to ask questions as you begin to revise.
Investment: 3¢ per word
Line Editing
Elevate your writing while keeping your voice.
Line editing enhances your prose by improving sentence flow, clarity, and style without altering your unique voice. This service focuses on word choice and refines your manuscript at the sentence level.
What is the difference between line editing and copy editing?
Unlike copy editing, which focuses on grammar and punctuation, line editing is about phrasing, rhythm, word choice, and tone to deepen reader understanding and story meaning.
Learn more about the difference between line editing and copy editing.
What’s Included?
In-depth line edits focusing on show, don’t tell, sentence flow, interiority, pacing, and dialogue.
A personalized style guide with notes on strengths and recurring issues, plus examples and recommendations to help you improve beyond just one edit.
A 30-minute follow up call to discuss revisions
Investment: 2.5¢ per word
Coffee with a Coach
Stuck on a plot point? Want clarity on your story’s message? Overwhelmed and need a fresh perspective? Received confusing, conflicting, or vague feedback from beta readers and need help ciphering it? Coffee with a Coach is a 60 minute call designed to tackle your most pressing writing challenge. Whether you need a brainstorm partner, questions answered, fresh eyes, or mindset help I’m here to provide you guidance and actionable advice in a friendly, judgment-free setting.
Investment: $100
Additional Writing Resources
Check out my downloadable free resources including Foolscap Novel Planning Template, Point of View guide, and more.
Read the Write Forward blog for writing, editing, and mindset tips.
Paid writing and query guides are available for download here.