Scope of my work with writers
I provide one-on-one coaching and editorial services to novelists. This may include comments on the manuscript itself, a detailed editorial letter, and a coaching call to discuss written feedback.
I will keep your work confidential and won’t share it without your permission. For marketing purposes, I may discuss my work with you in general terms. I won’t identify you by your real name or provide specific details about your work.
I give no guarantee that as a result of our work together your novel will be published by a traditional publisher. I wish I could guarantee that, but it’s not possible.
How I work with writers—the nitty gritty logistics
Communication: We will communicate by email and by Zoom calls on a regular schedule, with the frequency dependent on the package you choose.
Appointments: I use an online scheduler and may send you a link to it to set up our regular schedule of Zoom calls. Except in the case of an emergency, I will give at least 24 hours’ notice if I need to reschedule a call. If you need to reschedule a call because of an emergency, please email me as soon as possible.
Deadlines: It is your responsibility to meet deadlines. Your submissions will be due by 8 a.m. Central Time on the Monday(s) we’ve agreed on. If you miss a submission deadline, I will not be able to evaluate your submission until the following Monday, and you may have to forfeit your coaching call.
Fees and Payments: My fee for the service you choose will be clearly stated in the contract. For book coaching services, my minimum requirement is 3 months of work together, payable in full for a small discount or billed monthly for 3 months. We may continue working together on a month-to-month basis for as long as we both feel the work is beneficial. Payment will be made monthly.