A writing coach supports the process at every stage of writing your book.
Like a musician turns to a producer for advice on structuring and recording a song, a writing coach can help bring out the best of your story.
Some writers want an experienced sounding board on the work. Some writers want to deal with a particular issue in the writing process. Other writers want a guiding professional hand through the whole writing process to deal with issues and keep them accountable.
A writing coach can assist you at all stages of writing a book.
At the start – a writing coach can give you guidance on the overall structure of your work, and help you with strategy in writing the book.
In the middle – a writing coach can guide you through any particular problems you have while writing your story. Issues with flow, or pacing, character development or
At the end – a writing coach can help give you insights into your manuscript as you prepare for a rewrite, helping you focus on tightening structure or specific sequences.
How we can work together.
I’ve worked with writers as they’ve developed their creative non-fiction manuscripts. I’ve advised screenwriters on revisions or scene development. I’ve worked with novelists wanting to tighten their structure and to map a path through the writing process.
Whether you’re looking for–
– A one off consultation to deal with a particular problem, or part of the process.
– An ongoing regular consultation through the writing process.
– A manuscript consultation before the next draft.
Contact me to see how we can develop your manuscript.
The Dispatches From The Creative Journey newsletter is for writers working on any creative manuscript – novel, memoir, creative non-fiction project, screenplay.
The newsletter provides ideas on the creative process, techniques from writers, friendly encouragement.