It can be difficult to know where to start.
You look down at the worn spiral notebook you’ve been pouring your soul into, or at the pile of pages you’ve just printed out, and you wonder, “Do I have something here? How can I know?”
Then you click here and see options that feel overwhelming. Book Planning? Manuscript Evaluation? Feedback? It all sounds so official and intense. Surely your scrappy pages don’t fit into these categories.
Stop and take a deep breath. Repeat after me. “My Writing Matters.”
When you reach out to me, rest assured that your project (or stack of pages or worn spiral notebook) does not have to fit into these neat schematics. We can talk. We can tweak these packages. We can throw them out entirely and work by the hour. We can figure out, together, what you need, and if necessary, we’ll create something new that works for both of us.
At the end of the day, the prices listed below are based on $50/hour.
Book Planning – $800
If you are in the beginning phase of writing your book, still trying to nail down your idea, or if you have a rough draft that isn’t quite coming together, Author Accelerator’s Blueprint for a Book can help you build a strong foundation from idea to finished outline. This program can take anywhere from a month to three months. We will take an extensive deep-dive into your book idea, and at the end, you will walk away with a first and last chapter, working outline, and a detailed plan for moving forward. I will provide thorough written feedback which we will then discuss on a one-hour phone or zoom call for clarification and next steps. Ready to Plan your Book?
Ongoing Book Feedback – $250/session
If you want accountability, clear and honest feedback, and heartfelt encouragement on your work, this is the choice for you. We will set up a schedule to meet weekly, biweekly, or monthly (it’s up to you), and you will submit up to 25 pages one week before each session. I will return your pages within three or four days, and then we’ll have an hour zoom meeting to go over it. You’ll leave the meeting with feedback on what’s working, suggestions on how to improve, and a clear plan for moving forward. This plan is ongoing. It can last as little or as long as you need, and can go as slow or quickly as you like. Ready to Write Forward?
Big Picture Manuscript Evaluation – $1000
If you have a finished manuscript that’s up to 250 double-spaced pages, and aren’t sure what to do next, I can help. I’ll read your manuscript through twice and locate any big picture concerns like themes, plot issues, and character development. I’ll return it to you with thorough feedback about what’s working, what could be improved, and how to move forward. This will include a one-hour zoom meeting for discussion and questions. Longer manuscripts will include an additional cost of $4 per page. Ready for The Big Picture?
Test-Drive Coaching Session – $200
This is a great way to discover what it’s like to work with me. I’ll send you a detailed questionnaire which is basically a miniature version of the Blueprint at the top of this page. There, you will fill out extensive information about your project, no matter its stage of progression (finished manuscript, work in progress, or just the first seeds of an idea). I will provide specific feedback, give you a few days to digest it, and then we’ll schedule a 45-minute coaching call to discuss. Ready to Test-Drive Book Coaching?
Monthly Accountability – $100/month
The option is great for writers who have a good handle on their story and the forward movement of their writing project, but they’d like to check in with me and (if available) their fellow writers for accountability and encouragement. This package includes weekly email check-ins, a 30-minute personal meeting with me each month, and a monthly group session to talk about best practices, writing craft, and finding the time to write. Ready for Monthly Accountability?
Additional Services
I offer a query package to current clients which includes a synopsis, query letter, sample pages, a list of agents, and a pitch plan. Please Contact Me for details.