Developing Your Book
Writing a book doesn’t start with the writing. It starts with developing your idea, then planning out the way your book will present your idea or tell your story.
Writing without a plan can be fun and inspiring and is great for collecting your thoughts. But writing this way often leads to confusion or burnout after only a few chapters. A book is complex; creating a quality book requires development work.
Book development is about making a thoughtful plan, but that doesn’t have to mean a traditional outline. I work with intuitive, highly creative authors, and I have a non-linear mind myself. We’ll get your ideas organized in a way that is useful to you.
I offer collaborative book development sessions to ensure you’ll begin writing from a solid foundation, ready to craft a coherent, well-structured manuscript.
Get started with a free connection call
Let’s have a quick video call to get to know one another before working together. You can tell me a bit about your book idea, and I’ll let you know how I can help.
Book Development Starter Session
This video call can be a structured process in which we’ll validate your book idea, narrow your premise, identify who you’re writing for, create a hook or a working title, and begin organizing your content.
Or it could be an exploratory conversation to discuss your purpose and your goals in writing a book. We might talk out your book idea, determine if you’re ready, discuss your publishing options, and get your questions answered.
After our call you’ll have a clear picture of what your book could be and a solid plan for your next steps. I’ll send you a short memo noting everything we talked about with further recommendations and resources. You are also welcome to record the session.
starter Session: One 90 minute video call $125
Collaborative book development
Development collaboration packages are for select authors who’ve completed a starter session and would like further support. Sessions are individually customized for your book and your needs. Some things we’ll cover:
Workshop your big idea or premise and your unique angle
Nail down your Why
Consider your audience
Determine the reader transformation
Sketch out your reader journey
Craft your hook and choose a working title
Map the book’s structure
Organize your table of contents
Strategize positioning and research comparative titles
Make plans for publishing and for your author platform
Prepare to write a book proposal
Discuss your creative process and writing craft skills
Learn fiction techniques so your memoir reads like a novel
Talk about doubts, fears, and your inner critics
After these sessions, you should have a fully developed plan for your book. Your chapters are all laid out, your content is organized, and you’re ready to begin writing.
Book Development package: four 60 minute video calls $500
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