Coaching Services

While there are some tried and true hallmarks within publishing, writing a book for the juvenile industry is not a one-size-fits-all agenda, and that can lead to questions, confusion, and frustration. Maybe you want to write a young adult novel, but you don't know where to start. Or, you're in the middle of writing a children's picture book, but you have lost confidence about your next steps. With an evolving and ever-changing industry, it helps to have someone you can brainstorm, question, and consult with on your project.

The majority of my coaching is for juvenile fiction and non-fiction,

but I am also available for coaching in genres of adult fiction and non-fiction as well.

All coaching is done via video conferencing.

Hours available: 10am to 4pm Central Time.

Days available: Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday / every second and fourth week,

except in August and December.

Just One

Initial pre-session consultation via email
A thirty-minute comprehensive review of your manuscript, query, platform, etc.
Written evaluation with feedback, observations, and suggestions regarding the pros and cons of your draft
One-on-one phone conversation for one hour to discuss your materials and feedback
$165 (+tax), payable prior to pre-session

Two's Company

Initial pre-session consultation via email
A comprehensive review of your manuscript, query, or platform
Written feedback, observations, and suggestions regarding the pros and cons of your draft
Two (2) one-on-one phone calls for one hour each to discuss your materials and feedback one month apart
30 minutes advance evaluation of your edited materials prior to 2nd call
$325 (+tax), payable prior to pre-session

Three Cheers

Initial pre-session consultation via email
25 social media content suggestions and prompts
A comprehensive review of your manuscript, query, or platform
Written feedback, observations, and suggestions regarding the pros and cons of your draft
Three (3) one-on-one phone calls for one hour each to discuss your materials and feedback one month apart
30 minutes advance evaluation of your edited materials prior to 2nd/3rd call
$595 (+tax), payable prior to pre-session

Four or More

Initial pre-session consultation via email
30 social media content suggestions and prompts
A comprehensive review of your manuscript, query, or platform
Sample Sell Sheet for your title
Written feedback, observations, and suggestions regarding the pros and cons of your draft
4 one-on-one phone calls for one hour each to discuss your materials and feedback three weeks apart
One hour advance evaluation of your revised materials prior to each call
$255 (+tax) per session/minimum of four (4), payable prior to pre-session

A la Carte

Picture Book Quick Critique - Simple review of manuscript -$4.50 per page

Novel Quick Critique - Simple review of manuscript - $2.25 per page

First Chapter Review - Chapter books, YA novels, etc. (no more than 20 pages; 1” margins, 12-point Times New Roman font, double spaced) - $50.00

Developmental Fiction Editing -Overall review of the story - $75.00, per hour

Query Letter Edit - Review w/notes to help query shine - $75.00

One Page Sell Sheet - $100.00

Book Proposal Critique & Development- $150 per hour (2 hour minimum)

Virtual Visit - a 60 minute visit with teachers' groups, book clubs, critique groups - $175

*All prices show do not include sales tax which will be included client invoice is sent.

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