Flextime Coaching

Investment: $300 or $500 per round

Time Frame: self-determined

This book coaching option is for writers who are committed to making steady progress on their book through ongoing coaching, but prefer flexibility in their deadlines.

The process is personalized for each writer. You will be able to work at your desired pace and schedule your next deadline when you are ready. Writers have the option of submitting 20 pages ($300) or 40 pages ($500) for each coaching round.

I will provide you with a plan of action each time, so that you never have to guess what to do next. You will submit your materials to me, and I will provide feedback, including inline comments.

Types of materials you might submit in a deadline: exercises to build a stronger story foundation, outlines, and manuscript pages.

Service may be repeated as long as desired. The number of coaching deadlines for each writer varies, but writing an 80,000-word novel typically requires 16-20 rounds of 20 pages each (or 8-10 rounds of 40 pages each), spread over 9-12 months.

What’s Included in Each Round:

  • A clear plan of action so you know exactly what to work on next

  • Inline comments on your submitted materials (20 pages for $300, 40 pages for $500) and a brief editorial letter to provide you with clear feedback on what’s working well and what needs more work

  • Supplemental exercises selected specifically for you to help you strengthen your story

  • One 50-minute private video call to discuss the feedback and answer questions you still have