1:1 Strategy Session - $450.00

Need focused guidance on your novel or publishing career? This private strategy session is designed for authors who want expert feedback on a specific challenge without committing to a larger editing package.

Before we meet, I'll review your questionnaire and any materials you submit so we can spend our time solving problems, not getting up to speed. Whether you're outlining a new novel, revising a manuscript, or making important publishing decisions, you'll leave with clear direction, practical next steps, and a personalized plan to move forward with confidence.

Your Strategy Session Includes:

  • Comprehensive intake questionnaire to identify your goals, challenges, and priorities
  • Review of your submitted materials before our session (outline, synopsis, manuscript pages, or publishing questions, depending on your needs)
  • One private 60-minute Zoom consultation
  • Personalized recommendations tailored to your project and goals
  • Follow-up email summarizing key takeaways, action items, and recommended resources

Common Topics Include:

  • Story structure and plot development
  • Character arcs and emotional payoff
  • World-building and genre positioning
  • Developmental editing questions
  • Self-publishing strategy and career planning
  • Branding, launch planning, and long-term publishing decisions

This Session Is Ideal If You:

  • Need expert guidance on a specific writing or publishing challenge
  • Feel stuck and want experienced, objective feedback
  • Want help deciding your next best step before investing in editing
  • Are looking for a clear, actionable plan tailored to your goals

Three 1:1 Strategy Sessions Package - $900

Designed for authors who need more than a single consultation, this package provides ongoing guidance as your project evolves. Whether you're outlining a novel, navigating revisions, preparing for publication, or building your author career, we'll work together over multiple sessions to solve problems, refine your strategy, and keep you moving forward.

Sessions can be scheduled weekly, biweekly, or monthly, allowing us to adapt the support to your timeline and goals.

Each Session Includes:

  • Personalized pre-session review of your submitted materials
  • One private 60-minute strategy session
  • Focused feedback and practical solutions tailored to your project
  • Actionable next steps to complete before our next meeting
  • Follow-up email summarizing recommendations and priorities

Ideal For Authors Who Want To:

  • Develop a new novel from concept to finished outline
  • Work through multiple rounds of revision with expert guidance
  • Receive accountability while writing or preparing for publication
  • Build a long-term publishing strategy with consistent professional support
  • Solve evolving story or business challenges over time

*Save $450 compared to booking individual sessions.

STORY STRUCTURE & OUTLINE DEEP DIVE PACKAGE - $950 

Whether you're outlining your first novel or refining your tenth, a strong story begins long before the final draft.

This intensive editorial package is designed for authors who want expert guidance before investing months revising a manuscript or writing an entire novel.

Together, we'll evaluate the foundation of your story, identify what's working, uncover potential weaknesses, and create a clear roadmap for strengthening your novel before moving forward.

What's Included

Comprehensive Story Foundation Review

I'll review:

  • Your novel outline (up to 20 pages or 5,000 words)
  • Your synopsis (up to 500 words)
  • The first five chapters of your manuscript

I'll evaluate how effectively your opening establishes:

  • Your protagonist and their driving motivation
  • The inciting incident
  • Central conflict and story stakes
  • World-building and setting
  • Genre expectations and tone
  • Character goals and emotional direction

Detailed Developmental Editorial Letter

You'll receive a personalized editorial letter covering:

  • Story structure and plot progression
  • Character arcs and emotional payoff
  • Pacing and scene effectiveness
  • World-building and internal consistency
  • Theme, conflict, and reader engagement
  • Areas that need strengthening before continuing the manuscript

Annotated Manuscript & Outline

I'll provide comments directly within your outline, synopsis, and manuscript pages, highlighting strengths, asking questions, and offering suggestions where additional development may improve the story.

60-Minute Strategy Session

After you've had time to review your editorial, we'll meet for a private one-hour consultation to discuss the feedback, answer questions, brainstorm solutions, and develop a practical revision plan tailored to your project.

You'll leave knowing exactly what to tackle first and how to move your story forward with confidence.

This Package Is Ideal If You...

  • Are outlining a new novel and want to build a stronger story before drafting.
  • Have completed a first draft but suspect structural issues.
  • Feel stuck on plot, pacing, or character motivation.
  • Want detailed developmental feedback before investing in a full manuscript critique.
  • Prefer solving foundational problems before revising hundreds of pages.