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Why Work With Me?

 

My goal as an editor and coach is to unlock your vision, and help you reach your goals. I will never over-write you nor offer a critique without a proposed solution or suggestion.

 

My credentials include a BA in English Literature from Yale and a Master in Professional Writing from USC. (The MPW predated their MFA program.) I have published work in literary magazines and anthologies, and I co-wrote an actual real-live studio movie.  I'm a member of the Editorial Freelancer's Association, and an Emeritus member of the Writer's Guild of America West. 

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​​I offer all my services at rates in line with the Editorial Freelancers Association. 

 

I do not use AI in any part of my process, nor will I work with people who use AI in any part of theirs.​​​​

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Writer Coaching

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Every single one of us hits a moment in our work in progress where we can't see the forest for the trees. I can help you find your way through to the other side, no matter where you are in the writing process. 

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Coaching packages are offered on a monthly basis, at the following levels of service:

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Epic Plan

$1000 / month

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Four Zoom calls (60 minutes) per month, plus up to eight hours of reading, notes, and email.

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Classic Plan

$500 / month

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Two Zoom calls (60 minutes) per month, plus up to four hours of reading, notes, and email.

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Popular Plan

$325 / month

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One Zoom call (60 minutes) per month, plus up to three hours of reading, notes, and email.

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Please note, unused services do not roll over into subsequent months. Hour overages will be flagged for the client and billed at $75/hour.  Coaching packages do not include editing services. ​Start the process here.

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Developmental Edits

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I adore helping writers get from a good draft to a great book. I provide margin notes, a comprehensive written report to help you make your revisions, and a Zoom conference to discuss my thoughts and suggestions. I am currently taking new clients.​ Tell me about your project.

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Rates: $.04/word

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Line Editing

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I only offer these services to writers who are at the final stages of their process, and generally only for writers with whom I've worked as a coach or a developmental editor. Let's talk to be sure you're ready!

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Rates: $.03/word​​

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Political Consulting

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I am no longer working in politics, but if you are thinking of launching your first campaign, you can always purchase my workbook, Run for Office, Change the World!

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And once more with feeling: I do not work with people who use generative AI for any stage of their process.​​