Writing
Coaching
Project planning
Research
Writing without plotting
Diversity-centered
Compassionate and knowledgeable support
Become the gardener of your story
My philosophy as an author and writing coach is that all books are growing, organic works of art. My job is to help you plan, research, and grow the story you want to write.
I have worked in publishing since 2011 and have experience navigating the ever-changing publishing landscape as a hybrid author. My books have been editors’ picks at the New York Times and the Library Journal.
As a trans author of diverse fiction, I believe in centering our diverse experiences and lives in our work. My coaching services will always be tailored to your needs, goals, and workflow. My aim is to support your creativity in your own way at your own pace while helping you get the work done.
Writing can be an uniquely isolating experience and I am excited to provide compassionate and knowledgeable support for you in your creative journey.
My Services
The Gardener Method of Writing
Help you plan your book without plotting it
Teach you my method of plotting as you write
Help you understand the ebb and flow, and goals of your project
Work with you to create an editing plan as you write
Goal Setting
Help you set goals either for a new writing project or for your writing career as a whole.
Help you come up with a step-by-step plan for achieving these goals.
Research Assistance
Help you create a research plan that works for your project
I will create an annotated bibliography of research material for your project
Accountability Partner
Quick weekly check-ins and/or longer monthly debriefings of the writing process to help keep you accountable and on schedule.
Writing Around the Writing
Help you with writing query letters, blurbs, synopsis, and promotional material for your next project.
Writing Process Planning
Help you create a schedule for planning, writing, and editing your next project based on your specific goals and workflow.
Help you create a schedule and budget for your self-publishing project
Coaching Bundles
Create a Plan for your writing future: $50
This bundle focuses on setting goals and coming up with a plan for your writing career. It includes:
1, hour-long, session to set goals for your writing career and create a step-by-step project plan and budget for achieving them.
1, hour-long, session to provide feedback on query letters, synopsis, blurbs, or promotional materials.
Facilitating writing workshop: $75/hour
I can facilitate writing workshops for a group of writers in a number of styles that are more diversity-centered than traditional group critique. you can choose from:
partner-led workshop
only questions from the workshop
only questions from the author
element focused workshops
Reclaim your writing: $100
This bundle focuses on overcoming writer’s block or any other barriers keeping you from moving forward with your manuscript. It includes:
1, hour-long, session to brainstorm about what is standing in the way of you making the progress you want to on your current project. This session will include setting project goals, and creating a writing plan that works for you
3, hour-long, checkin debriefing sessions to keep you accountable and also help work through any other issues that might arise.
Junior Gardener: $300
This bundle is for authors who are interested in my gardener method of writing without outlining or heavy plotting before you start your manuscript. This bundle includes:
1 session to guide you through planning your book without plotting it and creating a writing schedule
1 session to introduce you to my method of plotting as you write including templates and how to edit as you go.
3 sessions to help you brainstorm and understand the ebb and flow, and goals of your project
Writing Buddy: $1,000
This bundle is for an author who would like another writer to journey with them through the book writing process. I will offer support, accountability, and a brainstorming buddy from the planning stage through to the submission of your project. This bundle includes:
1 session to brainstorm our next project
1 session to create a schedule for planning, writing and editing your next project based on your specific goals and workflow.
Quick weekly check-ins (via email)
Up to 12 monthly debriefings of the writing process to help keep you accountable and on schedule.
1 session to create a blurb, text to use for promotional materials, and a description sheet for cover art.
Master Gardener: $1,000
This bundle is for authors who are interested in my gardener method of writing without outlining or heavy plotting before you start your manuscript. It includes all of the information of the Junior Gardener bundle as well as the support and accountability of the Writing Buddy bundle. This bundle includes:
1 session to guide you through planning your book without plotting it
1 session to come up with a schedule for your project based on your goals and workflow and a create research plan for your project
1 session to introduce you to my method of plotting as you write including templates and how to edit as you go.
Quick weekly check-ins (via email)
Up to 12 monthly debriefings of the writing process understanding the ebb and flow, and goals of your project and work through any issues that might come up.
1 session to create a blurb, text to use for promotional materials and description sheet for cover art.
Research Assistance: $75/hour
This bundle is designed for people embarking on writing projects that require a significant amount of research. My specialty is historical research but I can also provide research assistance with most topics. This bundle includes:
1 session to help create a research plan that works for your project
An annotated bibliography of research materials created by me tailored to your project. When creating my bibliography I will always take into account your ability to access the materials as well as their quality. Choose which of these options works best for you:
A Good Place to Start: a list of 5 books on your topics
Dive Deeper: a longer list of scholarly books and journal articles related to your project
Into the Depths: a list including books, journal articles, and primary sources
I require a free consultation session with all prospective clients. This session will be to discuss what you are looking for from a writing coach and the services I offer, and to make sure we are a good fit. If we decide to move forward together we will work out a schedule for future sessions
Scheduling and Payment
My general rates are:
$60/hour for goal setting, helping with scheduling, project planning, creating budgets or assisting with blurbs, query letters, book synopsis or promotional material
$75/hour for research assistance or help learning the gardener method of writing.
You can schedule a series of sessions through my bundle options or schedule sessions individually based on what services you are intersted in.
All payments can be either paid in full upfront or in installments on a payment plan. During the free consultation we will come up with a payment plan that works for you.
Invoices will be emailed to you no more than 7 days after your session.
Contact Me
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