Work With Me: Book Coaching Services

60 minutes

Sometimes you don’t need a full coaching package—you just need answers.

Writer Clarity Calls are designed for writers looking for focused guidance on a specific challenge. Whether you’re brainstorming a story idea, feeling stuck in the middle of a draft, wondering if your opening pages are working, navigating the querying process, or looking for marketing ideas after publication, we’ll spend 60 minutes tackling your biggest questions together.

You’ll leave with practical advice, clear next steps, and greater confidence about your next right step.

Perfect for writers who are just beginning their novel and wonder if the opening pages are on track or writers preparing to query literary agents. Either way, the first 20 pages are critical!

You’ll receive:

• Developmental editorial feedback on your first 20 pages (or first two chapters)

• In-line comments throughout those pages

• A big picture editorial letter outlining strengths, concerns, and revision priorities

• Clear, prioritized next steps

• A 50-minute Zoom strategy session to discuss your pages, answer questions, and create a revision plan

Designed for writers seeking traditional publication who are preparing to pitch their novels to literary agents in the genres of upmarket fiction, literary fiction, historical fiction or mystery/thriller.

This comprehensive package includes:

• An initial 60 minute Zoom call to talk about your book and give you a chance to ask questions

• Guidance as you develop your query letter and synopsis

• A full developmental evaluation of your query letter, synopsis, and first 20 pages as a complete submission package

• An editorial letter with strategic recommendations

• Research identifying at least 25 carefully selected literary agents who are the right fit for your project

• A 90-minute Zoom strategy session to develop your personalized pitching strategy

• Clear guidance on the highest-priority revisions before querying

The goal is simple: helping you submit your work with confidence, knowing your materials are as strong as they can be.

There are many talented editors and coaches. Here’s what I bring to the table:

• Certified Book Coach through Author Accelerator, the industry’s leading book coaching certification program.

• A decade building the ItsBookTalk community, where I’ve helped thousands of readers discover books worth their time.

• I read and review hundreds of novels every year across contemporary, literary, historical, upmarket fiction, and mystery/thrillers, giving me a deep understanding of what captures—and keeps—a reader’s attention.

• Years spent interviewing authors and publishing professionals, providing insight into both the creative and publishing sides of the industry. I know today’s publishing marketplace!

• An analytical yet compassionate coaching style that helps writers identify the highest-impact revisions without losing sight of their unique voice.

• With a background as a licensed therapist and social worker, I bring a practical, encouraging approach focused on giving you clear, prioritized next steps, rather than overwhelming you with every possible change.

Whether you’re writing your first novel or preparing to send your manuscript into the world, my goal is to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.