Private Coaching
If you have an idea that needs to be shared with the world and you are committed to putting in the time and effort it takes to write a commercially viable book, private book coaching is the solution for you!
From pre-published storytellers to professional thought leaders, I am best positioned to work with writers who have a strong voice but need help with structure, book logic, cohesion, and market placement.
"From the start, Sara was professional and approachable. The feedback I received was insightful, thought provoking and specific. Her coaching style feels like a conversation with someone as invested in your story as you are. Sara’s questions help you dig deeper in a way that is actionable. Huge for me when digging deeper can often mean going down the rabbit hole then stress eating my way out. With Sara’s help, I can see the possibilities without getting lost or overwhelmed. I’ve learned so much already. Very exciting!”
— Pamela, contemporary fiction writer
I’m nerdy about all the big-picture stuff (book logic, organization, cohesion, project management, and market placement) so you can write your ideas and share your brilliance with the world.
HOW WE’LL WORK TOGETHER
Over the course of three deadlines, I’ll guide you through Author Accelerator’s proven and tested Blueprint method. You’ll refine your idea, focus on your target audience, and develop a solid book structure.
Our time together will clarify and strengthen your ideas so you feel empowered write a book that stands in a competitive market.
Time frame: 6-8 weeks
If you DO NOT have a completed manuscript or book proposal…
… we will first meet for an introductory call to discuss the scope of the project, introduce you to the Blueprint method, and set expectations for our work together. Then, every 2-3 weeks, you will submit your work for the following deadlines:
Deadline 1: You will clarify your book’s point, define your ideal reader and book’s market, write a sample jacket copy, establish craft choices (such as POV, voice, and tone), and begin with simple structure
Deadline 2: You will revise elements from Deadline 1 as needed and create a 3-page outline for your book. Fiction writers will create an Inside Outline, memoir writers an Impact Outline, and nonfiction an Outcome Outline. The Outlines are robust frameworks developed by Jennie Nash that have been used by hundreds of writers to ensure narrative drive.
Deadline 3: You will revise elements from Deadline 2 as needed and write up to 10 manuscript pages for review.
Each deadline includes inline comments on your written work, an editorial letter highlighting strengths and areas of improvement, and clear next steps so you never have to guess on what you need to do. After I deliver my feedback to you, we will have a 50-minute follow-up call to address any questions or concerns you may have.
Your investment: $1500, which may be paid all at once or in 2 installments of $750 each.
If you DO have a completed manuscript or book proposal…
… you may begin with a developmental edit of what you have written. We will first meet for an introductory call to discuss the scope of the project and set expectations for our work together. Then, you will submit your work for the following deadlines:
Deadline 1: You will submit your full manuscript (for fiction or memoir) or book proposal (for nonfiction or memoir) and a completed Mini Blueprint (a condensed Author Accelerator Blueprint). I will return your feedback in 4 weeks, and you will start preparing Deadline 2 materials.
Deadline 2: Based on the feedback from Deadline 1, you will complete work that further refines your book. This will likely include structural work done through the Inside Outline (fiction), Impact Outline (memoir), or Outcome Outline (nonfiction). You will also submit an overview of your target audience.
Deadline 3: You will revise elements from Deadline 2 and submit materials based on what needs to be done next.
Each deadline includes inline comments* on your written work, an editorial letter highlighting strengths and areas of improvement, and clear next steps so you never have to guess on what you need to do. After I deliver my feedback to you, we will have a 50-minute follow-up call to address any questions or concerns you may have.
*This service covers a full manuscript/proposal developmental edit. While some written inline comments may be included in the feedback, the feedback should not be confused with a comprehensive line or copy edit.
Your investment: $3000, which may be paid all at once or in 2 installments of $1500 each.
After your initial coaching service…
…we will discuss coaching options to support you while you finish writing your first draft or revising your completed work.
I may invite you to keep working with me or personally refer you to one of my talented colleagues. If we keep working together, my rates are $300/deadline (for feedback on 20 pages) or $500/deadline (for feedback on 40 pages). Most writers who pursue ongoing coaching will invest $4000-$6000 over the course of a year.