Writer Coaching
In addition to being the author of eight novels, I have written what is now regarded as the most comprehensive text/reference book for creating writing. The Story is Not Enough! includes everything any writer needs to take her story from a vague idea to a finished manuscript. Using the innovative Normandy system, this book presents a step-by-step process for developing and refining a story idea. Authors are guided through every step from creating an initial story outline through analysis and refinements of story conflicts and stakes and an expansion of the Core Story with the addition of substories, secondary stories and backstories. This book shows readers learn how to construct meaningful character biographies and use them to create three-dimensional characters and plot character arcs. Readers will also learn how to write dialogue that will bring characters to life and scene descriptions that will make readers feel they are part of the story. In this book, readers will discover how to choose the right point of view, how to master the principles of show-don’t-tell, how to manage tension and write chapter hooks and all the other tools that will lift your story to new heights.
WRITER COACHING
As a Writing Coach, I am available to provide whatever assistance you need in planning and writing your novel. Depending on where you are in the story planning and writing process, I can help you with everything from developing your story idea to fine-tuning your finished manuscript.
I am available to answer basic questions about your story for NO FEE.
If you have a manuscript you would like me to review, I am also available to provide a development edit at any point in your writing process. My developmental edit includes an examination of every aspect of your story and your writing with a particular emphasis on:
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- Evaluation of the Plot;
- Evaluation of the Story Structure;
- Evaluation of Character Development;
- Evaluation of the Dialogue;
- Evaluation of the Descriptions:
- Evaluation of the Point of View
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- Development edits include a detailed report analyzing your work and including suggestions for improvements. The report will be accompanied by a markup of your work showing examples of points made in the report.
- For further information, please send me an email through the “Contact” page of this website and tell me what you need.
- Manuscripts submitted for review must be in WORD format. Editorial reviews are made using the “track change” feature of WORD.