Coaching with Kristina

Over the years, many writers have asked if I'd take a look at their manuscript. The answer is yes, I often can.*  In fact, I offer comprehensive coaching/editing services.

Here are the areas where I can help you most:

• Nonfiction book proposals

• Query letters (both nonfiction and fiction)

• Nonfiction book manuscripts

• Nonfiction articles

• Picture book manuscripts

For an idea of the sort of in-depth assistance I provide, please download this query letter by novelist Will Sander. It shows how I typically "mark up" manuscripts, offering assistance in the areas of grammar, punctuation, format, and style. I also offer advice about concepts, marketing, and the best way to get published.

In short, I hope to make you the most successful writer you can be.

"Kristina has been a huge help to me. She knows the publishing industry and eagerly shares her knowledge and experiences. Always encouraging, Kristina's critiques are constructive; honest and helpful without being harsh. I definitely recommend her services."

 

Tanya Dennis, freelance writer

 

Choose How I Help You:

Method 1:

As literary agent Noah Lukeman writes in The First Five Pages, if an agent likes your query, he or she typically only reads the first five pages of your manuscript or proposal. This may seem unfair until you realize these pages are indicative of your writing as a whole. Problems found in the first five pages of your manuscript will certainly be found throughout your entire work.

With this in mind, I will edit and comment on the first five pages of your double spaced manuscript or proposal for a flat fee of $60. Then, take a look at my edits and use my comments to make corrections throughout the rest of your manuscript. This is a great way to go if you have plenty of time and want to pay less for Method 2 later. (The fewer edits I need to make to a manuscript, the faster my editing goes, the more manuscript I can comment on while charging my hourly rate.)

Method 2:

This is the traditional way to obtain an editing session. I will edit and comment on your complete manuscript for $40 an hour. This method is good if you have a short piece (like a query letter) or if you want one-on-one coaching for your entire manuscript.

"Kristina has been extremely helpful to me...I welcomed every comment she gave - little mini notes covering the margins of every page! She had both criticism and compliments, all done in a very professional manner and never making me feel like a failure. I definitely plan to send my 'final' draft to Kristina again to get her approval. She has a wealth of knowledge in every aspect of the writing industry. I definitely recommend her to anyone..."

 

Judy Smith, playwright

All coaching takes place via email. Fees are payable through PayPal.

Questions? Please email me with the words "COACHING/EDITING" in the subject line; I can usually get back to you within 24 hours.

If you'd like to schedule coaching/editing time, please email me with the following:

• Your manuscript

• A cover letter explaining what type of project you're working on and what type of help you hope to receive (i.e., complete editing, a general overview of strengths and weaknesses, etc.).

Within a week's time, I will reply.

* Please note: I'm not always able to say "yes" to everyone, as my own writing deadlines sometimes interfere.

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