Congratulations, you’ve finished your manuscript. You’re no doubt excited to have someone read it and let you know what they think. Perhaps your beta readers loved it but didn’t offer much more than a thumbs up. Now you’d like a professional opinion. It’s time for a manuscript evaluation.

When I evaluate your manuscript, I’ll let you know how your story is holding together on every level. I include a thorough developmental evaluation of what’s working and what needs to be done to improve the story.

If my summary evaluation suggests you have more work to do, you may want to consider my Building your Foundation, Manuscript Revision, or Book Coaching Service.

Oftentimes snippets of stories or scenes are swirling inside your head. Let me help you get them on the page in a logical coherent manner. Maybe you’ve already corralled your thoughts but aren’t exactly sure what to do next. Every successful book begins by laying a solid foundation. No matter where you are in your writing process, I can help you build that foundation so you can write forward with confidence.

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.

Once you lay the foundation for your book, you may want to consider my Book Coaching to keep you on track as you write forward.

Book coaching is 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.

I guide your work forward in real time. I offer editorial and emotional support as you write forward. I look for the story’s impact on the reader, the story’s logic, what drives and motivates a character, the world the story takes place in, and the demands of the genre.

I’m there as you hone your skills and face your fears and doubts. We’ll make sure your book is ready for submission to agents, editors, or for self-publishing. Whether it’s finishing that novel, figuring out how to start, or just needing help through the revisions, I can help you conquer those challenges so you can finish your book – a stronger book than if you had gone it alone.

Deciding to write a book is not as simple as sitting down and opening your laptop or notebook. You need to consider so many things and make so many decisions about your story. This includes your story fundamentals, story structure, developing scenes, and developing characters. It can become overwhelming.

I remember what it felt like working on my short stories and books on my own. It was frustrating. The joy I experienced writing as a child and young adult nearly vanished. The moment I took my writing seriously, I realized I had so much more to learn to craft a great story. I wanted to share my work with the world. But I knew it needed to be better than it was. I also knew I couldn’t always afford to take classes or hire someone to help me.

That feeling of frustration, doubt, and yes, sometimes despair, is why I’ve created several Free and Low-Cost services to share. I’m hoping I can provide you with enough assistance so that you can experience joy in your creative process. As time goes on, I’m hoping to provide more services and products to aid you on your journey.

So come on in! The water’s fine!