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1:1 Services
 

These are the current ways that you can work with me.​ I do not offer proofreading, copyediting, formatting, agenting, or publishing services.

​​Manuscript Evaluation

You’ve written a book—but now you need perspective. In this in-depth service, I read your full manuscript and meet with you for a 2-hour feedback session to unpack everything I see: what’s working, what needs strengthening, and how to approach revision with intention. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your story’s structure, themes, pacing, and character arcs—plus a recording of our conversation so you can revisit it anytime. Option to add a written evaluation for an additional fee.

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Price:

Under 20k words: $800

20k-40k words: $1000

40k-60k words: $1200

60k - 80k words: $1400

80k - 100k words: $1600

100k - 120k words: $1800

120k - 140k words: $2000

140k - 160k words: $2200

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(For word counts above 160k, an additional $200 will be added per 20k range.)

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Drafting Support

Writing a first draft is a wild, vulnerable, and often lonely process—but you don't have to do it alone. This service gives you sustained support while you build momentum and bring your book to life. We'll start with a strategy session to map out the path forward depending on your needs. 

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There are 2 levels of support available, with an optional Voxer add-on for both:

  • Basic Support - Two private coaching meetings a month. Perfect if you want accountability, strategy, and coaching without sharing your pages between sessions. 

  • Feedback Support - Two private coaching meetings a month plus in-depth feedback on your draft pages between sessions. Ideal if you want a second set of eyes to help you course-correct as you go.

  • Voxer Add-On - Support Monday–Friday in the Voxer app for in-the-moment support, encouragement, and problem-solving.

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These are available in packages of 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months.

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Price:

Basic Support: $800/month

Feedback Support: $1000/month

Voxer Add-On: $500/month

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Outline Feedback Session 

​If you’re not sure whether your outline is working—or you’re staring at a pile of puzzle pieces with no idea how they connect—this session is for you. In this 90-minute intensive, we’ll look at your current outline together, identify what’s strong, spot what’s missing, and rework what’s unclear. I’ll help you brainstorm possibilities, simplify your structure, and walk away with clarity and direction for your next steps. Whether you’re stuck or just want validation before you start drafting, this session gives you the insight you need to move forward with confidence.

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Price: 

​$500

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Collaborative Outlining 

You have the stories, the ideas, and the message. But making sense of them all on the page? That’s the hard part. In this personalized outlining experience, we’ll move through three key phases—Discover, Expansion, and Organization—to develop a clear, aligned structure that reflects your voice and goals. By the end, you won’t just have an outline—you’ll have a foundation that honors your voice and keeps your writing grounded, aligned, and on track.

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  • Simple Project (up to 8 sessions) - For linear memoirs, personal storytelling, or practical nonfiction.

  • Complex Project (up to 12 sessions) - For layered timelines, mixed formats, or concept-heavy nonfiction.

 

Not sure which fits your book? Fill out the contact form with your project details and I can let you know.

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Price: â€‹

Simple Project - $3,600

Complex Project - $5,400

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Revision Support

For those who have finished their first draft and already done a Manuscript Evaluation with me, this partnership during revision will help you implement the feedback you received and take your book to the next level. Fill out the form or email me for more details about this service. 

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