Creative Writing Consultations

Get expert answers

There are times when you don’t necessarily need a full-fledged writing coach — you just need a consultation. Writing and publishing are my passion, and I’m happy to share what I know. I can be a sounding board for your story ideas, or an advisor as you begin your work.

  • Does your project have legs? I can give you give you my honest opinion.
  • Start a new project.
  • Re-energize an existing work.
  • Gain clarity and focus.
  • Move beyond drafting and development.
  • Steer a course toward completion.

Brainstorming

Blow your mind

Two heads are better than one. If you’re stuck — or if you’d simply like to experiment with Creative Guidance methods — contact me! We’ll use tarot and astrology to supercharge your creativity.

Overview

I can help you:

  • Create characters.
  • Develop storylines.
  • Establish settings.
  • Intensify drama and conflict.
  • Add subplots.

Coaching

Connect with your creativity

Coaching is one of the most enjoyable services I offer, both for clients and myself. It’s an easy introduction to a writing life, during which you’ll discover — or rediscover — your love of writing.

After an initial consultation, I’ll develop a custom coaching program just for you.

Overview

I can help you:

  • Find encouragement and support.
  • Explore your motivations and beliefs.
  • Break through writer’s block.
  • Set goals.
  • Make measurable progress.

Mentoring

Make the most of your talent

If you have a book, a script, or a memoir that you feel driven to write, mentoring is for you. It’s a step up from coaching, with a focus on dedication — and results.

After an initial consultation, I’ll develop a custom mentoring program just for you.

Overview

I can help you:

  • Work toward specific goals.
  • Get feedback on assignments.
  • Find your unique voice.
  • Master the elements of style.
  • Meet deadlines.
  • Track your progress.

Editing

Polish your prose

Once you’ve completed a writing project, I can teach you how to edit it yourself. Come back for a second or third round of editing support, and I’ll go through your manuscript. We can talk about whether you want careful line edits or a big-picture review of content, structure, and theme. (If that’s the case, though, I strongly encourage you to apply for mentoring, so we can do much of the developmental work while your project is still in its early stages.)

Overview

I can help you:

  • Clarify key messages.
  • Identify your target market.
  • Fine-tune your language.
  • Evaluate word choices.
  • Eliminate extraneous text.
  • Meet professional standards.

Publishing

See your work in print

This is the moment you’ve been waiting for: your book is done, it’s edited, and you’re ready to send it out into the world as its own independent being. But how?

I’ll give you my best advice, based on your subject matter and your situation. I’ll show you the proposals I’ve written for publishers. If you choose to self-publish your work, I’ll set you up with design information.

Overview

I can help you:

  • Analyze your market.
  • Develop queries and proposals for publishers.
  • OR Format your manuscript for self-publishing.
  • Devise a publicity plan.
  • Build your author platform.