Bringing Your Book To Life

Writing a book is a journey, and like any worthwhile adventure, it's smoother and more rewarding with a trusted guide. Whether you're taking your first steps or navigating a challenging draft, my manuscript development and coaching services are here to support you every step of the way.

I offer a personalized approach tailored to your unique vision and goals. Together, we'll:

  • Refine your book's concept, ensuring it is clear, compelling, and on-message for readers.

  • Craft a cohesive structure and outline, providing a clear roadmap for your writing.

  • Hone your unique voice, ensuring it resonates with purpose and consistency throughout your manuscript.

  • Provide feedback, suggestions and guidance on your drafts, empowering you to complete or improve the rough draft of your manuscript.

Manuscript Development Services:

Book Coach Zoom Calls (can be recorded at your request):

  • Clarity Session (90 minutes): $200

    • Ideal for new clients exploring coaching or writers seeking clarity on their writing goals. This one-time session can also benefit past clients navigating creative blocks who just need a check-in and boost in their process.

  • Introductory Package (Three 1-hour sessions): $540

    • Assuming you have a completed proposal and are ready to embark on your manuscript, my intent during these three calls is to provide focused support to refine your writing topic if needed, and begin creating the structure of your manuscript if you are ready.

  • Extended Package (Six 1-hour sessions): $900

    • With six sessions, the intent is to accomplish what is covered above and proceed to chapter development. Packages of six 1-hour sessions are able to be purchased through the completion of your manuscript. Timing for sessions is based on your needs and can be divided over time in the increments that best serve your process (ie. once per week, once every two weeks, once per month, etc.). Ideally, we choose the dates for your sessions in advance and on consistent days of the week so you feel held in an accountable container.

Manuscript Development:

This service is designed to be used in conjunction with coaching calls, providing ongoing support to:

  • Keep you on track and maintain momentum throughout the writing process.

  • Draw out your best ideas and insights.

  • Guide you toward a completed rough draft of your manuscript.

Fee Structure:

My manuscript development fee is $0.01 per word. This includes a comprehensive review of your chapters, focusing on:

  • Flow and pacing

  • Voice and tone

  • Consistency and continuity

Note: This service does not include line editing or rewriting. For refinement of your manuscript, please refer to the Editing Services page on this website. You may qualify for discounted editing rates if you have purchased bundled services.

Example: A chapter containing 5,000 words would cost $50 for manuscript development.

Estimating Your Project:

A typical nonfiction book ranges from 50,000 to 80,000 words. To estimate your project cost, divide your target word count by the number of chapters you envision. This will give you an average word count per chapter, allowing you to calculate the approximate cost for manuscript development services.

Bundled Packages:

I have provided basic rates throughout this website to give you a ballpark idea of what your project fees might include. If you prefer to bundle services, let’s talk and I can provide you with a comprehensive quote for your project based on your specific needs and requirements.

Manuscript Ownership and Copyright:

You retain full ownership and copyright of your manuscript throughout the development process. My role is to guide and support you as the author.