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If you’ve taken your manuscript as far as you can, or if you’re feeling stuck along the way, it may be time to partner with an editor and writing coach. Whether you are just getting started with a new book idea, polishing a short story for submission, or ready for a full developmental edit on a complete manuscript, I am here to help you achieve your writing goals.

As an author and editor, I provide substantive, developmental feedback across fiction (flash, short stories, and novels) and creative nonfiction (memoir and personal essays).

Proven Results for Writers

I treat your work with the highest level of professional care. I’ve guided my coaching and editing clients to major milestones, including:

  • Literary Journal Publications: Client stories and essays have appeared in Brevity, Booth, SmokeLong Quarterly, River Teeth, Third Point Press, Janus Literary, New Ohio Review, and many other journals.

  • Prizes & Prestigious Awards: Pieces I’ve edited have gone on to win awards, grants, and notable distinctions, including Best Microfiction and Best of the Net nominations.

  • Residency Acceptances: Client applications have resulted in coveted acceptances to prestigious writing workshops, including Tin House and Bread Loaf.

  • Manuscript Development: I have provided comprehensive developmental editing on full-length novel drafts, memoirs, and short story collections, helping writers shape their narratives from early concepts to polished manuscripts.

  • Agent Signings & Publishing Success: I have successfully coached writers through the query and submission process, resulting in clients securing literary agents and book contracts.

Beyond deep developmental editing, I can collaborate with you on query letters, book proposals, residency applications, and tailored publication strategies to help your writing find its ultimate home in the world.

Explore my coaching packages and editing tiers below to find the perfect fit for your project.

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  • WRITING COACHING

    Best for: Continuous project momentum, developing essays or stories, and establishing a regular writing practice. A three-month commitment is recommended to truly build momentum, but time can be used flexibly across your projects.

    Individual coaching meetings nurture your creativity, boost your confidence, and help you overcome blocks you’re encountering with your writing. In these sessions, we’ll discuss craft elements and you can ask questions about your writing and/or the literary landscape in general. We’ll brainstorm ideas particular to your project, and discuss your writing goals, while planning actionable steps to achieving them. As your mentor, I will become a sounding board and accountability partner in your writing journey. Coaching calls take place via Zoom or telephone. Email support is available between sessions.

  • DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING

    Best for: Writers with a completed (or nearly completed) draft who need rigorous structural feedback before pitching, querying, or publishing.

    I offer developmental editing on novels, memoirs, short stories, and essays. My feedback takes a nurturing approach, balancing thoughtful, holistic comments with encouragement. I will delve into your draft to discover its strengths and weaknesses, and provide insightful suggestions for revision. My feedback will be comprehensive, including comments in the margins and an editorial letter (ranging from 2-20 pages depending on the length of your project - whether it’s a story or a full-length manuscript). I’ll provide actionable feedback you can use as a revision roadmap. This detailed editorial letter will address areas such as voice, tone, point of view, characterization, narrative arc/plot, structure, and setting.

Rates

    • The Jumpstart Block ($375): A 3-hour block of time to kick off your project, best for shaping a new narrative or breaking through a block.

    • The Momentum Block ($625): A 5-hour block of time for sustained progress. Best for writers working on longer-form projects, such as structuring an essay collection, developing a memoir, or revising a longer manuscript draft.

    💡 How We Use Our Time: To keep our collaboration completely transparent, all coaching work is tracked in precise 5-minute increments via a shared spreadsheet. Billable time includes live video meetings, manuscript reading, generating detailed margin notes, and extensive email consultation. Quick logistics, scheduling, and short check-ins are always on the house.

    • Flash & Micro Prose Critique ($125): Comprehensive developmental and line-level feedback on a single flash story under 1,500 words.

      • Micro-prose option: You may bundle up to 3 micro pieces in this tier, provided their collective word count is under 1,500 words.

    • Standard Story & Essay Critique ($200): Comprehensive developmental and line-level feedback on a single prose piece between 1,500 and 3,500 words.

    • Long-Form Prose Critique ($300): Comprehensive structural and pacing analysis on a longer story or essay between 3,500 and 6,000 words.

    🔍 What your critique includes: Every standalone critique provides a combination of margin comments alongside an editorial letter addressing overarching narrative elements, including voice, point of view, tone, pacing, and character development.

    Please note: To keep these flat rates affordable, individual critiques are structured as a single round of static feedback and do not include ongoing editorial correspondence. If you are looking for an interactive, back-and-forth partnership, my Coaching Blocks are the perfect fit!

  • First 50 Pages Package ($500): A deep-dive developmental edit of your manuscript’s opening chapters. This package acts as a diagnostic health check for your novel or memoir. I will evaluate your pacing, voice, character introductions, world-building, and narrative stakes to ensure your book establishes a powerful foundation. Includes manuscript margin notes, a summary letter, and a 30-minute live call to discuss feedback and answer your questions.

  • Full Manuscript Review (Rates start at $2,000): Comprehensive structural and developmental feedback on complete book-length projects up to 50,000 words. This deep-dive evaluation focuses on overarching narrative architecture, pacing, thematic resonance, character arcs, and market readiness. Includes margin notes, an editorial letter, and a 30-minute live call to discuss feedback and answer your questions. (For manuscripts over 50,000 words, please inquire below for a custom quote and timeline availability).

Ready to work together?