Writing is hard!
And though I can’t make it easy…
I can help you to find your way - when you feel a bit lost in the woods.
Download the Writing Process Field Guide to guide you through the writing, editing, and publishing process.
When you know where you are now, and where you’re going next - taking the right first step is a lot easier.
Writing is hard!
And though I can’t make it easy…
I can help you to find your way - when you feel a bit lost in the woods.
Download the Writing Process Map to guide you through the writing, editing, and publishing process.
When you know where you are now, and where you’re going next - taking the right first step is a lot easier.
Indie publishing, traditional publishing, digital, audio, and print on demand book sales…It’s easy for writers today to get lost in all of our options.
Welcome to modern publishing! It’s a complicated world, but we do things differently in our corner of it. Grab a map, and let me show you around!
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As a professional writer, editor, and certified writing teacher, I know about the many pitfalls to avoid as you share your voice in the publishing world of today.
I help people to avoid those pitfalls
And guide them through the truly exciting (if somewhat nerve-wracking) process with three types of services.
Editing Services
Manuscript Evaluation, Project Management, and Developmental Editing.
Writing Coach services
Writing Skills, project trouble-shooting, and Platform Development.
Workshops and Events
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I’ve worked with lots of people
And contributed to a variety of interesting projects over the years. Look at the lovely thank you notes I’ve received.
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Artist, Designer
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Author, Designer
Blog-writing in particular is just easier now. I don't have writers' block; I feel like I have good ideas and can get them down on paper - and then I can get them out to my readers in a quality post.I totally recommend signing up for her consulting services to up your blogging skills and confidence."
Bonnie Lecat
Artist, Designer
Amanda Creek
Author, Designer
Blog-writing in particular is just easier now. I don't have writers' block; I feel like I have good ideas and can get them down on paper - and then I can get them out to my readers in a quality post.I totally recommend signing up for her consulting services to up your blogging skills and confidence."
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Bonnie Lecat
Artist, Designer
Amanda Creek
Author, Designer
Blog-writing in particular is just easier now. I don't have writers' block; I feel like I have good ideas and can get them down on paper - and then I can get them out to my readers in a quality post.I totally recommend signing up for her consulting services to up your blogging skills and confidence."
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