Everyone has a story to tell. I center your story and help you uncover the inspiration to tell it–and create a pathway to bring it into being.
“Make the Work.” Reportedly, this simple phrase is what Walt Whitman placed above his desk. And the work of writing IS work, of kind that employs words as building tools. The source of the work though is something else. This is where coaching comes in. Let me help you discover the vision for the work you want to create–book, essay, short story, poem, or something else–and find its form.
Why me? I’ve worked as a professional editor in publishing for two decades. I understand the nuances of language and the workings of voice, tone, and overall structure. I work with both nonfiction and fiction–and I would love to help you realize your own writing goals. I’ve been through a lot on the journey as a writer and would love to share what I’ve learned.
What’s my process? I practice compassionate, process-based, goals-aligned coaching. We work together to uncover your motivations and goals for your writing, and then discover the tools you need to bring it to fruition.
Developmental Editing Session $100 per hour
I am a skilled and versatile editor who empowers writers to find–and hone–their vision. In the developmental editing process, you will gain greater clarity on your project and more confidence in your writing. I will offer guidance on organization and structure, sharpening and refining your prose, character development, and overall storytelling impact.
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Discover the Book You Want to Write — 3 sessions
You want to write a book but you don’t know where to start. In this 3-session package we will explore your ideas for a book, uncover your passion for subject/story and find a “governing question,” as well as identify your stumbling blocks. You’ll leave this 3-session sprint (each session a 1-hour Zoom) with a viable book idea, a governing question that will lead you forward, and a set of realistic goals—as well as a plan for achieving them. $300
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Start Your Writing Practice — 6 sessions
For newer writers and those looking to reconnect with their inspiration. In each session, we will do short generative writing exercises, each grounded in a different mode of internal “listening” or external “observation.” We will also uncover your motivations for wanting to write, identify potential stumbling blocks, and come up with plans to overcome or sidestep them. This package will set you on a path forward in your writing–making the work you want to make. $500