Do you dream of a life spent writing stories that matter? That’s where I come in…I can help you slay those doubt demons so that you can send your work out into the world with confidence.
Has Busy-Ness or Fear Left You Feeling Stuck With Your Writing?
I don’t know how…”
Have you been working on the story of your heart for months or years and know it needs something, but you’re not sure what?
Maybe you even know what needs to happen, but aren’t sure how to do it.
Do you have a busy day job that keeps you from achieving your writing goals?
Or maybe you’ve got a tight editorial deadline that you’re not sure you can reach.
Are you confident you’ve done all you can with this revision, but you’re still not getting the response you’d hoped for from agents or editors?
I can help identify big-picture craft, structure, and story issues and teach you how to address them in your work.
I can help you take the needs of the market / readers into consideration while holding true to your voice and your vision for the story.
I’ve been through just about every up and down possible when it comes to writing, revising, pitching, and even pivoting. And I can help you with strategy, self-care, project management, and accountability every step of the way.
Sometimes even the most experienced writers need help with their story.
You deserve a literary fairy godmother
to help you make it to the ball!
You need someone who is market-focused, organized, compassionate, and experienced to help you with your speculative fiction or memoir project.
Our work together can help you:
- get started with a story in a new genre or age category.
- turn that messy first draft into a pitch-ready manuscript.
- craft a winning nonfiction book proposal for your memoir.
- find the right structure for your novel or memoir.
- pitch or indie publish with confidence.
- achieve your writing goals without spinning your wheels or pulling your hair out.
Want to get an idea of my style as a book coach? Listen in as I live-coach an author through her story as we work through a One Stop for Writers Character Clinic.
“Julie is one of Author Accelerator’s most accomplished book coaches. She is diligent, dedicated, market-focused, compassionate, well-read and beloved by all her clients. She will make your book better.”
— Jennie Nash, Private Book Coach, Chief Creative Officer, Author Accelerator, and Author of Blueprint for a Book, Blueprint for a Nonfiction Book and Read Books All Day and Get Paid for It
Custom, Caring, 1:1 Support Every Step of the Way
What would your writing look like if you spent the next three to six months with an expert helping you elevate your story? Whether you’re planning, drafting, revising, or preparing to pitch your manuscript, I can help you with accountability, craft, market-focus, and support. Customized assignments will address your greatest need in the moment, no matter where you are in the process. Get unstuck and moving toward your writing goals with a magical mix of craft knowledge, focus on the big picture, and tough love.
Twice Monthly Book Coaching includes two coaching sessions per month and feedback on either customized workbooks or up to twenty pages of writing.
$1000 a month (two submissions each month)
Monthly Book Coaching includes one monthly coaching session and feedback on either customized workbooks or up to twenty pages of writing.
$550 a month (one submission each month)
Let me help you identify the next step in your journey…
When it comes to crafting story, sometimes
two heads really are better than one!
“I’ve tried everything I can think of, and something is still not right with my story.”
Manuscript/ Pitch Audit
Detailed feedback at an affordable price.
- Line-level and strategic big-picture notes on your query
- Structural and line-level assessment of your synopsis (up to 1000 words)
- Detailed inline notes and big-picture suggestions on the first 50 double-spaced pages of your manuscript.
- A 45-minute coaching call to discuss feedback, questions, and next steps.
1:1 Coaching
Take support to the next level.
- Two 45-minute coaching calls each month.
- Two submissions of up to 20 pages (or one of my custom coaching workbooks) per month.
- Email support when you get stuck or frustrated.
“In searching for a book coach, I needed to find someone who “got me” and understood what I wanted to put out into the world. Then together, I felt that we could shape the story into something magical. And we did…Thank goodness you were interested in my story and took the time to be interested in me and what my vision was. We had great chemistry from the get-go and created a process that was comfortable for me. You helped me to shape all of the ‘stuff in my head’ into a beautiful story that was true to me and also stayed focused on the reader’s perspective.”
Sonia Hunt, author of Nut Job (Gen X Media, 2021)
Don’t let anything hold you back from your writing dreams…
Sending your work into the world with
confidence doesn’t have to be an
impossible dream…
Writing a book is hard.
But you don’t have to do it alone.
After more than two decades of writing and editing corporate, technical, and non-profit materials, eight years ago, I began working with authors as an editor and writing coach. Whether traditionally published with one of the big 5 publishers, hybrid-published, or indie-published, my authors write fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. My affiliations with SCBWI, AWP, and EFA, my work with Pitch Wars/Teen Pit, and my Author Accelerator book coaching certifications all keep my publishing industry knowledge current and sharp.
“I absolutely loved working with Julie! She is a fantastic editor with a great eye. Her feedback is organized, thorough, and thoughtful. She has so much expertise to share on everything from story structure to character arcs to common line-level mistakes! Julie isn’t afraid to suggest changes that will take your manuscript to the next level! She will push you to grow as a writer, but she will also be there to encourage and support you every step of the way! I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with her on my manuscript.”
— Reese Eschmann, author, Etta Invincible
My Values Translate into All That I Do
So it’s important that the clients I work with are vales-aligned.
I believe climate change is real and that no human is illegal. That love is love, that women’s rights are human rights, and that Black Lives Matter. And that children deserve diverse books. As a result, I devote my attention and my intention as an author, editor, and book coach to creating, promoting, and publishing books that reflect these values. Because stories change lives.
What’s holding you back?
You’ve heard all the ways I can help you get
unstuck, hone your craft, and send your
work out into the world with confidence.
But you still haven’t signed up…
I’d love to know why.
Let’s see if I can get you back on track with a 30-minute coaching call that identifies your next step.
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