Author Accelerator is on a mission to raise the bar on book coaching – to help book coaches run successful, sustainable businesses helping writers do their best work. They have trained and certified more than 60 book coaches (including me!) through their Book Coach Certification Program. If you’re interested in doing this work yourself, click […]

Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in publishing or the creative world in general. I cannot in good faith promise you an agent, a book deal, or a best-seller, but I can promise you a stronger manuscript, a better understanding of the writing process, and honesty and empathy in my feedback.

Honestly? As long as it takes. Every writer is different, and so much is dependent on what you are writing, how clear your vision is, how much time you have to spend, how many books you have written before, and where you are in the writing process. My coaching packages come in three-month installments, but […]

Coaching is different because it’s one-on-one support focused 100% on you and your work. You don’t have to listen to a lecture designed for a different writing level. You don’t have to workshop your pages with writers who don’t have your kind of experience. You don’t have to read just a few pages to a […]

Absolutely! The best way to up your game and stop from getting stagnant is to continue learning and working with people that have different perspectives and levels of expertise than you. An excellent TED talk on the subject is Atul Gawande’s Want To Get Great At Something? Get a Coach

Of course! We all have to start somewhere. As long as you’re willing to learn, work hard, and are open to feedback, then coaching is for you. If you just want a yes-person to tell you how great you are and do the hard work for you, then I’m not the coach for you.

Hiring a coach is definitely a risk. I encourage you to spend some time on my website and getting to know me. My strongest desire is to see a writer succeed. I promise to always provide honest feedback, and my tough-love style is not for everyone. If you’re ready to work hard and maybe encounter […]

As a 2017 Pitch Wars mentee and 2018, 2019, and 2020 Pitch Wars mentor, I know what this process feels like on both sides and have developed tools and techniques on how to best serve you and your story. I’ve been certified through the Author Accelerator Advanced Book Coaching Training and Certification program, and will […]

All subgenres of crime fiction (mystery, thriller, suspense, etc.), but I specialize in traditional/amateur sleuth mysteries. Amplifying BIPOC and other underrepresented voices is a particular passion of mine. I’m not the best person for overly dark/graphic material or for writers who are too in love with their work to accept feedback. Your story will always […]

If you’re at the planning stage of your book, I can help you clarify and develop your idea so that you produce a stronger draft from the get-go. I will guide you through structure, character motivation and development, pacing, etc. If you’ve already begun drafting, I can provide accountability, emotional support, and feedback to guide […]

I’m like a personal trainer, but for your writing. I guide you through the process of narrative fiction as a combination of consultant, project manager, cheerleader, sounding board, editor, and accountability partner. To learn more about how to become a certified book coach, check out Book Coach Training and Certification Program and Author Accelerator. ​If […]