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Jumpstart-Your-Book Package
"I write books to find out about things." -- Rebecca West
"How do I know what I think until I see what I say?" -- E.M. Forster
This coaching package offers book authors the individual attention, feedback, and encouragement they need -- whether their book is currently just an idea . . . several pages of notes . . . a fairly cohesive outline . . . or a first, second, or third draft.
Whatever a book's stage of development, these jumpstart sessions are designed to guide authors through the sometimes difficult-to-discern steps of either beginning or continuing their book project -- all with a minimum of wasted effort and unnecessary frustration. Here are a few author scenarios:
- Some authors feel tremendously inspired by their message, and excited about getting their story or their ideas -- or both -- onto the page. Their jumpstart sessions will focus on the best way to begin and keep going; and later on, to shape what they have written.
- Other authors are interested in refining their ideas and book outline before committing themselves to a regular schedule of weekly work. Their sessions will focus on finding the best form for their book, and adjusting that form successfully to market concerns.
- Still other authors want assistance in shaping their first draft, or their most recent draft, and their sessions will focus on ways to structure and polish the work they have completed so far. Attention will be paid to the art, craft, and marketability of their book project.
- Finally, there are those authors whose scenarios fit none of the above, but who nevertheless feel a need for support, encouragement, and ongoing feedback. Their sessions will focus on their unique needs while offering both reading and writing assignments -- as a clear path to making steady progress with their book.
The Jumpstart-Your-Book Package is offered in groups of three, one-hour phone coaching sessions at the special rate of $50. for each session (and if you live anywhere within the United States, there is no additional phone charge: your book coach will call you). Most authors complete several three-session packages back-to-back, in order to benefit from ongoing support and guidance over time.
Between sessions, there are writing and reading assignments, with three to ten pages of feedback, lessons, encouragement, and a new assignment, all emailed prior to each session. The amount of time between sessions is flexible (usually two to three weeks), and varies according to individual needs and schedules.
Perhaps most importantly, every session is wholly unique and structured solely in response to each author's ongoing progress, evolving needs, and changing aims. This is essential, as no two coached authors are alike -- particularly as they begin to sharpen and refine the skills they need to write their book.
Authors who are willing to work with mature dedication, who have specific personal goals in mind, and who would enjoy supported but independent study and practice, will gain the most from the Jumpstart-Your-Book Package (this holds true of the Jumpstart-Your-Writing Package, as well).
"Working with Laurel had me jump-starting my book project by leaps and bounds! After being 'stuck' for five months on the process of outlining my book proposal, she helped me think through my book idea and worked with me to draft a winning book outline -- one that has received very positive feedback from established writers and editors.
"Laurel helped me turn my abstract ideas into concrete, workable language that will appeal to the self-help market, and I now feel confident that I have a publishable book. I'm also more focused on producing the chapters I need to write, within a timeframe that fits my life schedule and its many competing commitments."
-- Yvette A. Hyater-Adams, MA-TLA, Renaissance Muse & Prime Directive
Consulting, www.renaissancemuse.com
Please complete the Contact Us form -- tell us about the Jumpstart-Your-Book needs you are facing, right now. (And be sure to check off "Jumpstart Your Book Package" in the third question under "General Information.")
We look forward to helping you jumpstart your book!
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