♥ Start (or Finish) Your Book 

Most beginning writers can plan a novel in 4-6 weeks, so this Start Your Novel 1-1 Mentorship program is here to help you do that.

Or, if you have been stuck drafting notes and ideas and want to write your first draft, this program is here to support you in that process with a trusted and experienced coach and guide who can hold your hand every step of the way.

It's challenging to generalize how long it will take you to write a complete first draft. For some, it's 3-6 months. For others, it could take 1 year or longer.

Or if you need crucial support in finishing your manuscript in the next 3-6 months, you can use this program to create a safe container, where you can brainstorm and find solutions and write all the way to The End. 

But it may take longer to get to your goal. I get that, totally. We respect the creative process here. 

And that's why we can schedule the calls to work at your pace.

Based on teaching and coaching 100s of students, the work starts where you are. I base the brainstorming process on your strengths and interests.

And build from there, helping you fill in the story telling gaps and help you get in synch and trust with your creative process.

As a working novelist myself, I know intimately every step of the novel creating process.

While each writer is unique, in my over 25 years of experience being a writer and working with writers, I can spot the patterns, blind spots, and also the story's potential.

I invite you to work with me to step into your dream of being a working writer.

With knowledge and experience comes power.

That is why I support you with the Plan Your Novel course, reading and commenting on pages and story notes as needed, and connect with you in live, in-depth coaching sessions.

The program includes:

• Orientation Assessment and 30-minute Zoom Orientation so we can tailor the program to you.
• 5 sessions of 60-90 minutes by Zoom or phone for accountability and discerning guidance to guide the story planning process; meetings are scheduled at a mutually-convenient time*. We can record the meetings and you can get a summary and transcript, too.
• Receive a review of story notes ahead of each call, up to 20 pages (notes or prose).
• The home study course based on Plan Your Novel Like A Pro.
• Access to Fellowship of the Pen, our student-wide community resources: writing sprints and other resource group calls. 
• Email support in between meetings to support your creative process.

For additional editorial support or done-for-you marketing services, ask about our add-on project rates.

* Business hours are Monday through Friday, 10am - 5pm Pacific time.

You have something unique to say and the world needs to hear it.