One-on-one sessions to talk through your project, get unstuck, and develop your writing skills

Writing is thinking made visible—and sometimes it helps to have someone to think with. Coaching means having a partner to talk through challenges, work out your ideas in real time, and develop the skills and confidence to tackle your next project more easily.

How it works

Coaching sessions happen over Zoom or phone. Before each session, I'll ask what you want to focus on so we can both come prepared and make the most of your time. You’ll bring your questions and challenges, and we’ll tackle them together. Sessions might involve verbal feedback on a draft, brainstorming on your work in progress, advice on responding to reviewers, strategizing on how to adapt your work for a new format or audience—or whatever else you need.

Coaching isn’t editing—I won’t make any changes in your document. Rather, it’s a conversation in which I’m teaching, advising, and supporting. My goal is for you to feel like you’re sitting with a friend or trusted colleague, working collaboratively on a set of ideas that we both believe in.

There are two ways we can work together:

Single sessions are good for targeted help—you have a specific problem and want expert input. One conversation, focused on whatever you bring. These can be arranged via email or by booking directly on the calendar on my Contact page. ($65 for 30 minutes) Each session includes follow-up email with a recording or transcript, action items, and any relevant supporting materials.

Ongoing coaching is an intensive mix of one-on-one discussion, strategic planning, draft review, and cheerleading. This works best when you want sustained support throughout a project or when you're working to develop your writing skills and practices over time.

Ongoing sessions start with a discovery session ($120 for 60 minutes). I’ll review your document in advance, and we’ll then spend a full hour discussing what your project needs and what you need. We’ll talk through your goals, identify challenges, and determine what kind of support makes the most sense—whether that's ongoing coaching, editing services, or a combination. You'll leave with concrete next steps for your project, a clear recommendation on what services would help most, and a comprehensive follow-up email including: a summary of our discussion, a recording of our session, a roadmap for moving forward, and tailored resources.

After your discovery session, you will receive discounted rates on all my services for the lifetime of your project:

• Ongoing coaching sessions ($50 per 30-minute session). Most clients work with me for 4-8 sessions as they complete a project, but we'll figure out what works for you as we go.

• 50% off Developmental Consultation, Copyediting, or Comprehensive Editing for the same project, building on the foundation of our discovery session.

If you feel that you have everything you need to finish your project after the discovery session, you’ll receive a $60 credit toward any service on a future project.

When coaching makes sense

Coaching is a good fit if you want regular support and accountability while working on a project. It’s useful for strategic planning—if you need help choosing a publication venue, incorporating feedback, or reworking a project for a different genre or audience. Coaching also works well for writers who want to establish sustainable writing workflows, revamp their writing practice, or are coping with rejection. Multi-part applications or dossiers, large projects, and other complex writing tasks are particularly well-suited to coaching support.

What you receive

After each session, you'll get a recording or transcript of our session as well as a summary of action items and any relevant resources. For ongoing coaching, you can email quick questions between sessions—I'm not providing detailed written feedback, but I'll answer clarifying questions or point you in the right direction.

Getting started

Email me directly or head to the Contact page to fill out the form or book your free consultation. We'll talk about what you need and whether coaching, editing, or some combination makes the most sense.