The Open Book Editor

Author Coaching

Looking for an honest assessment of your writing or got questions about the publishing industry? Need someone in your corner while you try to tackle the lonely task of writing a manuscript or navigating the challenge of bringing your book to market?

The Open Book Editor Author Coaching service is a single video call or series of video calls in which you get personalised tips about how to improve your skills and choose the right approach for you and your book.

The purpose of this service is to provide you with a safe space to seek guidance and support and to develop your writing ability and build your confidence. Whether you’re looking for an honest assessment of your writing and how you can improve, have questions about planning or writing your book, or would like help deciding the right publishing strategy, I can help.

These consultations are customised to suit you and your book. You can have as many or as few as you feel are necessary and you only pay per session, so there’s no commitment.

What to expect from author coaching

  • Assessment of your writing, from plot and characters to style and structure. Each call is customised to suit your needs and focuses on delivering feedback that is useful and practical.
  • Develop your skills as a writer and author. Learn what you do well and where to focus your energy to improve.
  • Acquire tips on developmental editing and copy-editing.
  • Ask questions and receive guidance about the publishing industry and the publishing strategy that’s right for you and your book.
  • Get advice on how to format your book for literary agents, small publishing houses, and self-publishing.
  • Relaxed and friendly video calls. As few or as many as you feel you need. You stay in control of your budget by choosing how many calls to have and what topics we focus on.

Standard Coaching

For an assessment of up to 5,000 words
and/or
questions about the publishing industry, the right publishing strategy for you, help with planning/developing your book, tips on self-editing, how to stay positive while writing your book or soliciting agents, etc.

GBP £
USD $

£50 per 1-hour call

$68.50 per 1-hour call

Full Manuscript Review

For an assessment of the full manuscript

Note: The one-time fee covers the initial time needed to read the full manuscript and organise the notes. The calls themselves are charged at the same rate as the Standard Coaching service.

GBP £
USD $

£225 one-time fee + £50 per 1-hour call

$300 one-time fee + $68.50 per 1-hour call

How it works

Receive confirmation & payment link

Attend online video call

Note: There will be an opportunity to ask questions and exchange information prior to payment or making any committment.

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