Have a book idea but not sure what the first steps might be?
In this phase, I’ll guide you in envisioning your book as it would be out in the world and in the hands of readers to give you direction on how to best structure sections and chapters to create a bold narrative arc.
A well-planned book not only creates the most impact, it can also help you avoid costly rewrites, adds interest to agents and publishers, and can ultimately make your book a pleasure to read.
Over an agreed-upon time frame (from three to six weeks) we will build a solid foundation for your book by working through your project goals, clarifying who your ideal reader is, and seeing where your book might fit with existing books. This work fits best for authors interested in self-publishing.
The Plan your Book includes:
Want to get the attention of an agent or traditional publisher?
Creating a pitch-perfect proposal is vital to grabbing the attention of gatekeepers. Our work here will expand on the steps completed in the planning phase so you can craft the best proposal possible to represent your book. This work can often take months to complete.
I’ll give you regular guidance and keep you on track duringthis complicated, involved process. Once we agree on a timeline that will workbest with your goals and life demands, I will give you assignments based onproposal elements on which you’ll receive feedback.
The Crafting a Proposal service includes:
Get custom support on a monthly basis with ongoing editorial guidance. Staying focused on the long-haul task of working through what is likely to be multiple drafts of your typescript can be challenging when you’re doing it alone.
I can help you stay true to the book you’ve planned, provide accountability with regular deadlines, and give you tailored insights through editorial feedback. Plus, if you’re feeling stuck or uninspired, I’ll brainstorm with you through several one-on-one coaching calls.
Monthly book coaching starts with a 3-month package with the option to add additional months as needed.
The Monthly Book Coaching service includes: