Most writers I work with start writing, only to discover the idea that was crystal clear in their head evaporates the moment they try to put it on the page. Or they start off like they're on fire, but eventually peter out. When you're too close to your own work, it's hard to see the full sweep of the story—how it all ties together and how the story can unfold.

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I'm really good at pinpointing the throughline in fledgling ideas and messy manuscripts. I've lost track of the times writers say with relief, "Yes! That's exactly what I'm trying to say!" I love that moment when everything crystallizes and they're excited to dive in.

 

I use a 4-phase methodology—Story Clarity, Story Foundation, Opening Pages, and Story Momentum—to help you achieve that.

 

Whether you've been carrying this dream for a little while or more years than you can count, you've finally decided to chase it. And you need someone who gets that this is vulnerable work. Someone who won't coddle you, but also won't break your spirit. Someone who can guide you with honesty and encouragement. That's what my clients say they get.

 

At the end of our work together you'll have a clear story-planning foundation to help you avoid the most common manuscript mistakes and an action plan for writing forward so you don't get stuck in writer's block.

 

Here's what's included:

• 30-minute kick-off call to talk through your goals and what's been holding you back

• 3 monthly deadlines to submit up to 5,000 words of new writing (just the right amount of supportive accountability!)

• Detailed feedback on your pages and an editorial letter each month (Clients often share how much the feedback resonates with them and feels actionable!) 

• 3 monthly 60-minute calls to walk through feedback, answer questions, and figure out what comes next

• 3 monthly 20-minute support calls (as-needed if you get stuck or want to brainstorm)

• Follow-up options for additional support

 

Most of my clients choose to continue working with me after three months...because once you see how much more progress you can make with help, you don't want to write alone anymore!

 

I schedule clients from a waitlist on a quarterly basis. Get on my Monthly Coaching waitlist now! I'll open my calendar next in September to schedule for early 2027!

You only get one chance to submit your manuscript to an agent or publisher, so before you hit send, you need to know three things: Does your story work structurally? Where does it fit in the market right now? Are you ready for this journey?

 

Manuscript Evaluation Coaching answers all three, so you can stop guessing and know your exact next steps.

 

You've already put so much hard work in and are so close to making your book-writing dreams a reality. But most writers revise alone and approach it all wrong, which leads to burnout before any real progress. This process gives you a new perspective on your story, the confidence to know exactly what you need to do next, and the support and guidance to get there.

 

Here's what's included:

 

Editorial Clarity

• Comprehensive structural analysis identifying the 3-5 most significant issues (Does your protagonist have a clear arc? Is there narrative drive? Does the story start in the right place?)

• Editorial letter that explains what's working, what's not, and why

• Step-by-step action plan so you know how to tackle each issue

• In-line feedback on your first 50 pages (the pages agents and editors scrutinize!) to show you what revision looks like in practice

• Customized Novel at a Glance revision tool—a resource you'll reference throughout revision

 

Industry Insight

• Genre conventions and what's actually selling in your market right now (I stay on top of the market trends so you don't have to!)

• What agents and editors are looking for in your genre

• Positioning guidance for when you're ready to query

 

Mindset & Accountability

• 30-minute kick-off call to align on your goals and talk through your concerns, both craft and mindset (the imposter syndrome, the vulnerability, the overwhelm—all normal!)

• 60-minute review call to walk through your evaluative feedback in a supportive space

• Options for additional support as you tackle revising 

 

You'll come away with the knowledge of exactly what you need to do to get your manuscript ready for the next stage, whether that's querying or further editorial work, and the confidence to get it done.

 

Note: Set price is based on manuscripts up to 75,000 words. Additional $175 charge per 5,000 words.

 

I schedule clients from a waitlist on a quarterly basis. Get on my Manuscript Evaluation Coaching waitlist now! I'll open my calendar next in September to schedule for early 2027!