Everyone Has a Story Worth Telling
Everyone Has a Story Worth Telling
My dream has always been to make a difference in this world and improve lives, even if it’s just by bringing a smile to someone’s face. Whether I do this through my own writing or by guiding other writers, all that matters is we leave the world better than we found it. I also love …
Here is how I will help you develop and write a book worth reading.
I will guide, nurture, and challenge you to write a book worth reading. Working diligently through the following steps will give you a finished manuscript you can be proud of.
I will go through your story fundamentals with you - why you're writing this book, the plot, writing your jacket cover, genre, who is your ideal reader, plus much more.
I will help you define whose story this is, which character is telling this tale, where you should stop and start the story, sketch the plot, and more.
I will show you how to develop and write good scenes. Scenes that provide a narrative drive and propel the reader forward, paying special attention to the opening and closing scenes.
All your hard work has paid off. You did it! You reached your goal! Time to celebrate your accomplishment!
When I evaluate your manuscript, I let you know how your story is holding together on every level. I include a thorough summary of what’s working and what needs to be done to improve your story. This is a developmental evaluation and not an edit.
My coaching combined with your hard work will help make sure the fundamental elements of your story are in place. This means your story has an overall point, your scenes follow a cause-and-effect trajectory that creates a narrative drive propelling your readers forward, and they all start and end in the right places. Plus, so much more.
Book coaching is more than developmental editing. It’s like having a personal trainer, cheerleader, project manager, or coach but for your writing life. In this crazy fast world, editors in the publishing industry rarely have time to mentor or nurture writers through the writing process. That’s where I come in.
Having an editor or coach look at your writing can be scary. And expensive. So, I offer a variety of low-cost and free services to help you move forward until you are ready to dive in and invest in yourself and your success.
Clients I have been privileged to serve.
Working with Lori was essential for this first-time author who'd been wrestling with a manuscript for over five years. Trying to make sense of a supernatural thriller with multiple timelines felt like navigating a labyrinth, but Lori brought much-needed order to the chaos. Her insights were remarkably clear and concise, cutting through the noise and pinpointing exactly what needed attention. What truly set her apart was the healthy dose of encouragement that accompanied her critiques. It's one thing to identify weaknesses, but Lori's support empowered me to tackle them with renewed energy and confidence. If you're a writer grappling with a complex story, Lori is the guiding light you need.
Lori is a writing Fairy Godmother. If you’re looking for some magic that will bring your book to the next level, she’s your woman. She cares deeply about the success of your work, combing through each sentence with expertise and loving attention to detail. Her character insight added much-needed emotional depth to my novel. In her detailed evaluation she covered many areas, pinpointing craft blind spots I am sure will pay dividends in my writing practice for years to come. She exceeded my expectations and I can’t say enough about her professionalism, encouragement, and feedback!
Lori was phenomenal! Completing her Build Your Foundation highlighted inconsistencies and weaknesses in my manuscript. I thought I knew this story well until I completed that assignment. What I learned from Lori will help me develop a better manuscript, more balanced, with more complete character development. Lori knows this is your story. She doesn't write your story, but she shines a light on the big picture AND the details so that you see your story in a more complete fashion. This was a worthwhile and inspirational experience. I highly recommend her.
Lori was immensely helpful in getting me motivated in writing my latest story!
Even though it was my sixth book, I still found her process helpful. Lori's coaching gave my story direction, focus, and I was diving into the first draft sooner than in my previous books. Thank you!
Lori Yares is one of the nicest people I've ever met -- just what a nervous author might need when bringing their fledgling book in for help. She's also got a sharp eye for questions that need asking, and a gentle but insistent way of asking a writer to dig deeper.
Lori is such a great coach… enthusiastic and gentle, yet firm and professional. We worked back and forth several times and at the end of my edits, I truly felt I had something polished and ready to send off, as well as something to be very proud of. As artists, it’s not always easy to share our work with others, especially for feedback, but with Lori I felt I was in very capable hands and the feedback was authentic, constructive, and encouraging.
Thank you so much for your expertise in editing my non-fiction manuscript.
You were spot on with your editing and ideas to make my manuscript the best it can be. I truly am thankful we connected. You gave me the foundation to venture on and not quit! Thanks again for your expert help and encouragement.
