Author Coaching
Author Coaching for Fantasy & Sci-Fi Authors
Finish your draft (or revise with clarity) with supportive structure, accountability, and expert guidance. We’ll meet every two weeks, set realistic goals, and keep your story moving forward.
Is coaching right for you?
BEST FOR:
You’re stuck in the messy middle (or keep restarting Chapter 1).
You want accountability and a plan you can actually follow.
You’re revising but feel overwhelmed and need clear priorities.
You want support with story craft as you apply it to your own book.
NOT FOR:
You want a full written edit of the manuscript (evaluation/critique/dev edit will suit you better).
You’re looking for line-by-line editing/proofreading or tracked changes.
You aren’t able to do any work between sessions.
WHAT YOU GET:
90-minute coaching calls every two weeks (12 or 24 weeks).
A personalised roadmap + priorities tailored to your goals and schedule.
Bespoke assignments after each session so you always know what to do next.
Feedback and discussion prep based on up to 5,000 words between calls (as needed).
I am passionate about helping you to elevate your writing to the next level, as well as working with you to develop your craft so that each subsequent book you write needs less editorial intervention.
As such, my author coaching service won't just consider your current writing project, but also your specific narrative and long-term goals. We will work together to consider what areas to concentrate on which will be most beneficial to your overall writing craft and confidence as well as your current manuscript. We will discuss elements such as your individual writing process, narrative theory, literary analysis, the publication process, and the current market, providing feedback and information that will help you to plot a course towards achieving your writing goals.
How it works:
The book coaching process is, by definition, a collaborative one. In the initial coaching call, we will discuss your project, writing practice, knowledge and experience and overall writing goals. I will use this information to create a flexible, personalised guide based on your number of coaching sessions that will help you to reach the milestones that are the most important to you.
After each coaching call, I will create a personalised assignment 'to-do' list, reflecting the content we discussed in the coaching call, which will include any next steps to be made prior to the next call. In between each call, I will read up to 5k of your manuscript in preparation for discussion in the next session (as needed).
Rates
As a member of the CIEP, my rates are in keeping with the industry standards, as detailed on the CIEP website.
Interested?
If you think that coaching would be a good fit for you, please head to the contact page and fill in the enquiry form to discuss your needs. I will endeavour to get back to you within two working days (although often much sooner).
Interested? Contact me!
If you’re interested in a developmental edit, please fill in my contact form and I’ll be in touch.