As a book coach, I offer you more than just editorial feedback; I provide accountability, unwavering support, and insights into the marketplace as you navigate your writing journey. My dedication lies in assisting you in crafting the best book possible, all while ensuring the path feels a little less solitary and a lot more motivating.
While a book coach provides you with editorial feedback, accountability, support, and marketplace intelligence throughout your writing process, an editor focuses on polishing your completed manuscript. Editors offer detailed feedback, suggestions for improvement, and corrections to enhance the clarity, flow, and quality of your book. Their goal is to refine your work into its best possible version before it reaches readers.
2. Will you copyedit or proofread my manuscript?
No, I am a developmental editor. Here is a brief description of the roles that a developmental editor, a copyeditor, and a proofreader performs.
A developmental editor works on the big picture and structure of the manuscript, a copyeditor polishes the language and ensures adherence to style guides, and a proofreader gives a final check for errors before publication. Each role serves a distinct purpose in the editing process to improve the overall quality and readability of the manuscript.
If you are looking to copyedit and/or proofread your manuscript, I will gladly refer you to several excellent editors in the business.
3. What genres do you coach?
Genres:
I am open to most fiction genres, except Erotica. I will accept Horror projects on a case-by-case basis.
I enjoy working in...
Fantasy (Low Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, Magical Realism, Portal Fantasy, and Steampunk)
I will accept Dark Fantasy projects on a case-by-case basis.
Soft Sci-Fi
Action
Thriller
Crime/Mystery
Romance
Historical Fiction
I will accept Narrative Nonfiction projects on a case-by-case basis.
Categories:
I work in most categories:
Adult
New Adult
Young Adult
Middle Grade
I do not coach writers in:
Children's (age 10 and below)
Picture Books
4. can you guarantee i will get published?
I can promise that wherever you are in your writing journey, I will create a tight feedback loop that will shorten your learning curve and guide you toward completing a working manuscript on which you are proud to sign your name.
Unfortunately, I can't guarantee you will get published. That is something I or anyone else can promise. The traditional publishing process is unpredictable and involves many variables out of your or my control. Much of getting published is luck and timing. However, if you put the work and stay motivated (I will help with that), we will make your manuscript the best it can possibly be.
I will also give you support on preparing an agent pitch package that includes:
Comp title suggestions
Three revisions of your query letter draft with detailed annotations
Three revisions of your synopsis draft with detailed annotations
A spreadsheet with 30 or 50 agents (2 price options) that includes: Agent Name, Agency, Agent Website, Notable Authors & Titles, Interest/Wish List, Submission Requirements link, Contact Email, Research/Comments.
A recommended pitch strategy for querying your agents
5. Why should i trust you with my story?
I am committed to working with integrity, always approaching our collaboration with honesty and sincerity in my feedback. Your work and growth as a writer are of utmost importance to me, and I am here to support you in reaching your fullest potential and elevating your manuscript to its highest quality. Having completed Author Accelerator's Book Coach Certification program, as well as training in the Story Grid methodology, I bring professional expertise and a range of tools to our sessions. I apply Story Grid principles in my editing, allowing for a second approach that enhances the depth and structure of your manuscript. Confidentiality is paramount in our partnership. Any material you entrust to me will remain strictly between us unless you explicitly decide otherwise. Your work will never be shared, distributed, or used in any way without your explicit consent. I will provide this guarantee in writing for your peace of mind. I deeply understand the significance of your story and the personal journey of writing. I am here to do everything within my power to guide you towards success because I have walked the same path and know the importance of having someone in your corner. Together, let's bring your writing aspirations to fruition.
6. Still have a question I did not answer?
I am here to address all of your questions and concerns before we embark on creating an extraordinary writing team together. Contact me at [email protected].