| Your Personal Writing Coach
Where can you go
to find the help you need to become a better writer? Books and classes
only go so far and may not address your particular needs. It’s not easy
to apply what you learn from books or courses to your specific writing
project.
According to
our clients, working with a coach is the most effective
way to get the help you need with your writing.
We will coach you
based on your schedule and goals for your writing project.
You decide
the pace and schedule. We address topics such as: structure, plot, setting,
character development, voice, dialogue, motivation, logic, point of view,
continuity, pace, veracity of facts, word usage, style, proportion, sophistication,
and tone.
If your work is further along, we can provide specific guidance for improving your writing style. We edit sections of your material so that you see the exact changes and the rationale for the changes.
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| Complimentary First Feedback
If you're interested in our coaching package, complete our convenient form or
e-mail us the following information:
- the title of your manuscript
- the specific genre, e.g. mystery, memoir, how-to, children's fiction/nonfiction, etc.
- the stage you've reached in the project, i.e. first, second, third draft
- the length of the work (number of words)
- any concerns you have about your work
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| Our Clients Say ...
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After receiving my MFA, publishing many stories, and receiving awards for my writing, I knew I was a skilled writer. But, like any writer, I have areas in my work that need improvement. Trish, you gave me exceptional, directive support in those areas – in my case, plot and wordiness. With your guidance, it took me only six months to write the book I’ve been trying to write for years -- and to get a top New York literary agent to represent me. Now, a major publishing house has bought the rights and will be publishing it. You led me (at times hand-held me) through the process of creating a superb query and synopsis. I could not have done this without you.
Kerry Cohen Hoffman,MFA, Lennox, MA, author of Easy, published by Simon & Schuster |
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I just thought I'd let you know my memoir about my strange childhood
home has been accepted for publication. With the addition of some historical material, the book is essentially the same as when I worked with you on it. Thank you so much for all your help. You were very instrumental in my getting this published.
Kate Barlow, Oakville, Canada, author of Abode of Love, in press, Mainstream Publishing.
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With your coaching, there were such noticeable changes in my writing. I received more education from you, than I did in most college courses. It was quite intense. In fact, it was remarkable. You are a talented woman with so much integrity. You changed the course of my life. I am now a writer and freelance reporter.
Christina Macone-Greene, Fallbrook, CA
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I have taken numerous creative writing classes at local colleges and I've
attended a couple of writing workshops and I can honestly say I have never
received such professional help on any of my work as you have provided.
Thanks a million.
James Wray, San Diego, author of award-winning "Dark Toast" published in the
West
Wind Review.
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| I must admit I have learned more from you helping me with this book then I would have by taking a course or even reading about what to do. I think my book is much better and I have been able to include everything that is important. I really enjoyed the rewriting process. I am interested in seeing how we revise the synopsis and write the cover letter to agents. I look forward to working with you on the sequel.
NK, Athens, Canada
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Thanks for all your helpful information
on moving forward with the manuscript during our e-mail coaching sessions.
I am truly grateful. All of your points are well taken. Your consultation
has been so valuable.
LN, Piscataway, NJ |
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