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 itwould be out in the world and in the hands of readers to give you direction onhow to best structure sections and chapters to create a bold narrative arc.
A well-planned book not only creates the most impact, it canalso help you avoid costly rewrites, adds interest to agents and publishers, andcan ultimately make your book a pleasure to read.
Over an agreed-upon time frame (from three to six weeks) wewill build a solid foundation for your book by working through your project goals,clarifying who your ideal reader is, seeing where your book might fit withexisting books,
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 theattention of gatekeepers. Our work here will expand on the steps completed inthe planning phase so you can craft the best proposal possible to representyour 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:
Want help targeting which agents get the first look at your proposal?
Once your proposal is ready, it’s time to narrow down whichagents and publishers might be a good fit for you and your book. I’ll guide youduring this nuanced process by researching agents and helping you write aspot-on query letter. We’ll also develop a strategic plan for pitching yourproposal.
The Pitching Your Proposal service includes:
Get custom support on a monthly basis with ongoing editorialguidance. Staying focused on the long-haul task of working through what islikely to be multiple drafts of your typescript can be challenging when you’redoing it alone.
I can help you stay true to the book you’ve planned, provideaccountability with regular deadlines, and give you tailored insights througheditorial feedback. Plus, if you’re feeling stuck or uninspired, I’llbrainstorm with you through several one-on-one coaching calls.
Monthly book coaching starts with a 3-month packagewith the option to add additional months as needed.
The Monthly Book Coaching service includes: