CURIOUS ABOUT CREATIVE COACHING?

CREATIVE COACHING: Listening curiously, creating a plan, and guiding the writer step-by-step to complete their amazing book.

I know the mind of creatives; I often refer to my own as a pinball machine. So many ideas, options and interesting distractions. The reality is this; one cannot complete a project in a vacuum. We need each other. I still receive coaching, and I belong to a writing group, and I have a writing partner. No matter how talented, smart or experienced you are, working with others will sharpen you and make you better.

I have coached people who write memoirs, children’s stories, fiction and non-fiction. Each project begins with you telling me what your story is about, why you want to write it and when you want it to be completed. Then we set goals and I propose a plan.

The plan might be for 3 sessions, 6 sessions or 12 sessions with me, depending on how big the project is and how much you have already accomplished. We can meet weekly, monthly, or whatever suits your life right now. You will have homework, and so will I. My investment in you is vital to your success and your success is vital to my reputation and integrity. I want you to succeed as much as you do.

I will hold you accountable with emails, meetings and phone calls. I may even become your friend.

You’ll explore and create while you also experience personal transformation. When the book is finished, it will be like watching the tallest sunflower reach for the sky, attracting people from all over to come and see it. You will be a proud author!

Your author’s journey will be unique to you. As your coach, I will guide you in taking the next step and provide instruction, resources, encouragement, and accountability so you can reach your goal of becoming a published author.

How much does it cost? The first 30-minute consultation is free. I charge $150 per session and create packages that suit the client’s project timeline.

GHOSTWRITING: You have a great idea for a book. You even have the content and you’ve done the research — but you don’t have the time or energy to put it all together into a complete book. That’s where I come in. I can write your book for you. Here is what it might look like:

You share your amazing idea with me, and if I think I can write an excellent book for you, we agree and sign a contract with clear boundaries for both of us. A payment schedule will be made at this time, budgeting within your limits. I charge $150 per hour of writing, and $75 per hour for meetings.

I record an interview with you, asking curious questions about your project. I outline the project and send it to you. You make revisions. I adjust. And we begin the journey together.

You have access to my writing program and a collaborator so you can see my progress at any time.

We meet regularly to review the writing and to add more information when needed.

Once the story/book is written, I make revisions and polish it up. You read it and make notes. I revise it again. Then it is edited, proofed and ready for publishing.

You can self-publish, trade publish or hybrid publish depending on your needs. I can also help guide you in the direction suited best for you.

This process usually takes one year for a full 80,000-100,000 word novel—approximately between $10,000 and $25,000 for a completed project. The difference depends on the content and how much information/research you have already done.

Illustrations and book design are extra.

1 HOUR |  $150  CA