What to Expect

The heart of my writing coaching is a collaborative relationship, built on open communication and trust. I recognize that you are the expert on your needs, what works for you, and what you want to accomplish. I am the expert on writing, the writing process, and coaching. We work as a team, combining our expertise.

Together we develop a strategy for moving forward on your writing goals. From there on, our conversations focus on your specific writing issues each step of the way. I help you develop your writing ideas through questioning and getting caught up in your subject matter. If you become stuck, I draw on a wide range of tricks and exercises to get your writing flowing again. If life demands make writing difficult, I brainstorm with you until we have a strategy for writing in the midst of your life.

I will be honest with you at all times. If I praise your writing, it is not flattery. If I point to weakness in your writing, it is not criticism. I'll point out any writing habits that I see are clearly not working for you. I may suggest a new approach, or you may. Often we'll brainstorm ideas together. The process is energizing and creative.

Coaching sessions happen on the phone, in 30-60 minute sessions every week or every other week. I suggest clients use a headset so they can write as we talk. I also recommend clients get an audio recorder that records both sides of a phone conversation. It's very common for a client or me to come up with the perfect sentence or paragraph in the midst of a conversation, and later forget it.

Writing doesn't happen overnight--consistency and momentum are crucial. For that reason, I require new clients to commit to at least 6 weeks. Then we jointly evaluate where we are and what you want to do next. Most, but not all, clients use writing coaching on a long-term basis.
 
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