Do you need a book mentor? Robin is the novel whisperer for you if you are writing historical fiction/historical mystery or upmarket fiction that you want to level up.
Start by choosing where you on your writerly journey…
Planning or Drafting
The One Pager Coaching Session is a great way to See the shape of your story from 10,000 feet and gain clarity on your ideas for planning or drafting.
You complete the one pager exercises, get written feedback, and we have a half hour coaching session to discuss your novel and next steps in the writing process.
$75
Revising or Polishing
The Opening Pages with Synopsis Review gets you professional feedback and analysis of your opening (up to 5000 words) and the basic plot as outlined in your synopsis.
It includes a close reading of your pages, written feedback, and an editorial letter. We’ll schedule a one hour session to discuss your novel and next steps.
$250
After the Diagnostic, we’ll plan the best way to continue your journey
Options include joining the Readerly Writing Circle, Individual Deadline Coaching, Structure Studio Day, Full Manuscript Review with Developmental Edit, and Choose Your Own Adventure Writing Retreats. Whatever you choose, the goal is to support you in reaching your writing goals with less struggle.
Work with Robin on your Full Manuscript
Manuscript Review/Developmental Edit $2000-$3000
Writers who have a manuscript and are ready to start tackling revisions frequently need fresh professional eyes! Here’s what Robin does in a Full Review/Developmental Edit:
- A close reading of your entire manuscript plus additional readings.
- A complete done-for-you book map detailing the chapters and scenes of your novel to analyze the structure, plot, characterization, POV, and more.
- In-line comments and questions along with sample line edits on a copy of the manuscript.
- An editorial letter that includes what you’ve done well and a prioritized list of items to think about as you begin revision.
- A one hour coaching session to discuss the feedback, brainstorm, and create a plan for revision.
- A follow up submission and coaching session (thirty minutes) based on the plan created. The follow up will be planned with the author to best meet the needs of their project. It may include a new outline, new opening pages, or other submission up to 5000 words. A Second Look Service of the complete revised manuscript is available for an additional fee.
Manuscripts up to 80,000 words $2000; from 80,001-120,000 words $3000.
NOTE: A writing sample and synopsis are required before a writer may book a manuscript review with developmental editing. Some writers would be best served by another service before beginning a full review, since it is a lengthy and high value service.
Clients may choose to revise with coaching or on their own and have the option to add a Second Look review of their manuscript once revisions are completed. Perfect if you have a draft that you are ready to revise with purpose.
NOTE: Readerly specializes in historical fiction/historical mystery and upmarket fiction. If your book does not fit into one of these categories, we will consider it on a case by case basis, or refer you to a book coach with experience in your genre.