One-on-One Author Coaching For Fiction Writers
Feeling stuck in your manuscript? Wrestling with a plot that refuses to cooperate? Unsure what your story needs—or what your next publishing step should be?
Let’s figure it out together.
Whether you’re developing a new idea, untangling a troublesome draft, preparing to revise, plotting a series, or navigating the self-publishing world, I’ll help you move forward.
Why Work with Me?
For more than fifteen years, I’ve worked on nearly every side of the book world—as a bestselling author and ghostwriter, professional editor, acquisitions editor, writing coach, and indie publisher. I’ve ghostwritten bestselling books, edited bestselling novels, and coached fiction authors through story problems, revisions, publishing decisions, and the realities of building an author career.
I also majored in creative writing and created the bestselling Fiction Writing Tools series to give authors practical tools they can immediately apply to their work.
Drawing on that experience, I offer personalized guidance tailored to your story, goals, and creative process, so you can move forward with clarity. Helping authors strengthen their stories and build sustainable careers is my thing!
What Can We Work On?
Depending on your needs, we can focus on:
* Story development and fiction-writing craft
* Plotting, outlining, and story structure
* Character arcs, emotional depth, and romance
* Mystery development, suspense, clues, and twists
* Revision strategies and manuscript planning
* Writer’s block, productivity, and creative direction
* Indie publishing and book launches
* Marketing priorities and author branding
* Series planning and building a sustainable author career
Each coaching service begins with a brief questionnaire about your project, current challenges, and what you would most like to accomplish. This allows us to begin with a clear focus and make the best use of our time together.
One 90-Minute Author Coaching Phone Call
This focused consultation is ideal when you need help with one or two primary writing, publishing, or author-career challenges.
Your session includes:
* A pre-session questionnaire
* One 90-minute phone call, two 45-minute phone calls, or one 90-minute coaching session through Discord or Google Chat
* Personalized advice tailored to your goals and needs
You’ll leave the session with a fresh perspective, greater clarity, and a stronger sense of what to do next.
Investment: $200
One Four-Hour Author Coaching Intensive
This private intensive gives us the time and space to dig more deeply into your questions, explore possibilities, and work through important creative or publishing decisions without rushing.
Your intensive includes:
* A pre-session questionnaire
* Two separate two-hour coaching sessions conducted by phone, through chat on Discord or Google Chat, or as a combination of both
* Personalized advice, brainstorming, and guided problem-solving during both sessions
* Clear next steps established during your second session
We can use each session to troubleshoot challenges, develop ideas, evaluate your options, and create a clear direction for moving forward.
Investment: $500
One-Week Author Coaching and Editorial Assessment
This package is designed for fiction writers who want focused guidance throughout an entire week, along with professional feedback on a portion of their manuscript.
Your package includes:
* A detailed pre-coaching questionnaire
* Five private 60-minute coaching sessions, with one session scheduled each weekday, Monday through Friday
* Each session conducted as either a 60-minute phone call or a private 60-minute written chat through Discord or Google Chat
* Personalized advice, brainstorming, and guided problem-solving during every session
* A professional review of up to 10,000 words from one manuscript, with an editorial assessment
* Clear priorities and next steps established before the end of the week
Investment: $900
Three-Week Author Coaching and Manuscript Support
This package is designed for fiction writers who want consistent guidance, professional manuscript feedback, and dedicated support as they work toward their writing and publishing goals.
Your package includes:
* A detailed pre-coaching questionnaire
* Nine private 60-minute coaching sessions, with three sessions scheduled each week for three weeks
* Each session conducted as either a 60-minute phone call or a private 60-minute written chat through Discord or Google Chat
* Personalized advice, brainstorming, and guided problem-solving during every session
* Time between sessions to apply the guidance, evaluate your progress, and prepare new questions
* A professional developmental review of up to 25,000 words from one manuscript, with an editorial assessment
Investment: $1,700
Only a limited number of intensive packages are available each month.
Ready to stop second-guessing and start moving forward with confidence? Choose the coaching option that best fits your goals, and let’s get to work.
