Our session will be
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Personalized
Our initial sessions will be dedicated to assessing your overall needs, addressing various aspects such as editorial, design, and/or production needs to create a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs and goals.
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Targeted
Everyone has pain points when it comes to achieving their finished book. I’ll work closely with you to help identify and overcome your self-publishing obstacles.
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Integrative
Since achieving a finished book is more than just commitment and passion for your subject matter, I’ll be guiding you forward with helpful practices through mindfulness, organization, delegation, and more.
Our Sessions
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- Brief discussion about your goals and expectations for the manuscript.
- Quick review of a portion of the manuscript to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
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- Constructive feedback on key elements such as titles, chapter themes, organizational structure, storyline, characters, and pacing.
- Suggestions for immediate improvements and actionable steps for you to take.
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- Addressing specific questions or concerns you may have about your writing or the publishing process.
- Engaging in a dialogue to understand your vision and aspirations for the project.
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- Providing personalized writing tips, techniques, and strategies based on your unique style and needs.
- Offering advice on overcoming common challenges in storytelling or writing style.
- Sharing information on tools or platforms that may assist in the writing and editing process.
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- Collaborative establishment of short-term and long-term writing goals.
- Developing a plan for your writing and publication goals to progress effectively between coaching sessions.
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- Encouragement and motivation to boost your confidence and enthusiasm for your writing journey.
- Discussion of potential challenges and strategies for overcoming them.
- Suggesting relevant books, articles, or writing resources to further enhance your skills.
How you’ll feel
more confident and clearheaded with increased fulfillment in Overcoming Self-Publishing Challenges
BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION.
Comprehensive editorial assessment
Personalized writing, editorial, and production plans to help you reach your goals
Stay connected and receive prompt responses to your queries
Helpful tools, tips, and tricks for navigating your unique obstacles
FAQs
How can a Literary coach help me polish my writing and ensure it meets professional standards?
Be clear, be confident, and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve, and you will evolve with it. Your goal is to make your writing feel right for right now. Later during the editing process I can help to establish your writer’s voice and set the tone for the readers.
Are there practical exercises or strategies recommended by Literary coaches to stimulate creativity and overcome blocks?
Yes. I will assess your road blocks and come up with practical strategies to approach your unique needs to stimulate creativity and overcome blocks, fostering a more productive and inspired writing process.
Are there specific methods for tracking progress and staying on target with writing milestones?
Yes, there are various methods such as setting measurable goals, creating a writing schedule, utilizing tracking tools, and we’ll complete regular self-assessments to help you stay on target and monitor progress towards your writing milestones.
I have numerous ideas, but I'm struggling to organize them into a coherent structure. How can a Literary coach help me with organizing my thoughts?
A literary coach can guide you through techniques like mind mapping, outlining, and storyboarding to help you organize your ideas into a coherent structure, ensuring a more cohesive and impactful narrative. As a coach, specializing in editing, can assist you in restructuring and refining your existing content, providing feedback on organization, flow, and coherence to enhance the overall clarity and effectiveness of your writing.
I'm busy with speaking engagements and other commitments. Can a Literary coach help me delegate writing tasks for my book?
A literary coach can assist you in strategically delegating writing tasks by helping you identify and articulate your vision, providing guidance to collaborators, and overseeing the copyediting process to ensure that your book aligns with your voice and objectives, allowing you to maintain your writing momentum amidst other commitments.
Writing can be an emotional journey for me. Can a Literary coach provide support in navigating the emotional aspects of the writing process?
Yes, as literary coach with a foundational training in social work, I am equipped to provide emotional support throughout your writing journey, offering guidance in managing self-doubt, addressing creative blocks, and fostering a positive mindset, ensuring you navigate the emotional aspects of the writing process with resilience and confidence.