You’re sitting on a great idea, or perhaps you’ve made an attempt to put it to the page, but you’re feeling stuck. Perhaps you outlined, and it’s not going according to plan. Or you decided you like to write by the seat of your pants, and now wish for a little more structure. Sometimes it’s as simple as taking a step back to see the way forward.
The Kickstart is for writers in the midst of their work. Whether you’re on the first chapter, or five pages from the end and paralyzed by how to end your manuscript, I provide the professional assistance needed to help you through the deep pits and sinkholes of the writing process.
Kickstart Package
The Kickstart
A comprehensive developmental edit of your unfinished manuscript.
KICKSTART TO A FINISHED DRAFT
The Kickstart package is for those in the depths of the writing process, having trouble finding a way forward. Revising as you write, second-guessing your ideas, losing motivation are all common in the writing process.
Although they may be common, they don’t have to be necessary. Sometimes, all it takes is a step back to see the way forward.
This package offers professional assistance through writing’s paralyzing lows, so you can reach the satisfying highs. You’ll receive a detailed edit of your work so far, whatever place it's at, with the aim of zooming out, brainstorming, and analyzing the natural paths to take your story next. Expanding and structuring your ideas so you can feel confident in finishing the rest of your draft.
Must have started writing your manuscript.
If you haven’t started yet but still need help, see: Creative Coaching Package
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Initial consultation before you lock into the package. To make sure this package is right for you, discuss where you’re at, the problems you’re facing, and set expectations.
I’ll take a look at your work so far. I’ll edit, provide feedback, and create a list of potential paths to take the story based on what I see, and what your goals are.
The potential paths concern the big picture: character arcs, plot direction, how theme ties in, overall pace and structure. The amount of potential paths you will receive is based on how deep you are into the draft, and how much you are willing to change.
During this time, I will be sure to contact you with regular progress updates via message/email.
Once completed, I send all of this over for your thoughts. We’ll schedule another call to go over it, and decide if there is a path that you like. If so, we will discuss the next steps to follow your selected path.
If you don’t like any of the paths, we will incorporate your feedback in our brainstorming of new paths until we find the one you’re happy with. This extra brainstorming, if required, will take place on the same call so that there’s no further delays before you can get to work again.
If there are any further questions after the second call, you can send me up to 5 follow up emails/messages.
I do all edits in new documents or copies of the original manuscript. This allows you to decide on the changes and edits you agree with, without them being forced onto you.
Charge is based on word count. $0.03 per word.
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A detailed developmental edit on your work so far, accompanied by an editorial letter. Editorial letter is sectioned as follows:
Introduction and overview
Identifying of the core threads of your story (plot, character, theme, etc.) that will inform the potential paths
Highlight and strengths of the core threads
Suggestions and feedback on the core threads for your consideration
The list of potential paths. Each path includes the direction, development, and ending of all threads, so that no aspect of your story is left behind. You can be sure that I’m not just suggesting ideas to take the story, but showing you how it would look.
Your draft will also receive in-text comments. Smaller notes, suggestions, etc. (all done in a copy of the original document).
You will receive a checklist of next steps in writing, and via our follow up call, once you’ve selected a path.
LET’S DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT NEEDS
Whether you're early in your drafting process or ready for a comprehensive manuscript review, I can personalize my editing services to meet you where you are. I'm happy to discuss your project at any stage of development. Book a no-obligation introductory call with me now.