“Robin’s coaching exceeded my expectations: the exercises made me really think about my story in a new way; her questions and comments were pertinent and informed; and she really cared about my work.”
Kimberly Lemaire
“This [Opening Pages Review] was an amazing session. I didn’t know what to expect, but Robin exceeded what I imagined. Even though you know her for only a short time, you feel like you truly have an ally that wants your work to succeed. She’s also very honest, which is something I find refreshing. I don’t want an editor to tell me what I want to hear, but what’s going to make me better, and she does that like a pro.I appreciate her so much more than I can express. After our session, I was really reinvigorated even though, not long before the session, I was almost ready to give up and shelve this manuscript. She helped me give it new life. Robin is well worth it. She tells you exactly what’s working, what isn’t, and helps you make a plan for how to remedy what’s not working.”
Melissa Tyndall
Lisa Williams Kline is delighted to announce the publication of her novel Between the Sky and the Sea by Dragonblade Publishing. Big thanks to Robin for her help with anachronisms, plot twists, and all things historical with this novel!
Lisa’s Book is available here.
“I found that Robin really was able to get to the weakness of my book and what it needed to be ready for readers. She explained the scaffolding needed and the story elements that were missing. Just having her confidence and support went a long way. She provides wonderful structure to her authors, a tight schedule and this helps tremendously. You can tell she really cares and is committed to her students/clients. I’m grateful to Robin for believing in me as an author and in my book! Everything she said is right about the process and writing and I feel so much more informed now moving forward. I hope to keep working with her and I’m delighted to join her community.”
Yelda Basar Moers
I worked with Robin to polish the first two chapters of my manuscript. Her critique touched upon several big-picture issues, such as voice and clarifying stakes, as well as finer details like transitions, word choice, and tense. Her notes were thoughtful, clear, and insightful. On top of a written critique, we had a virtual consultation, which was lovely. Throughout our discussion, I was impressed with Robin’s enthusiasm and understanding of my story, for which she offered several great suggestions. She is organized and responsive, and I would recommend Readerly to anyone who wants to whip their story into shape.
Kimberly Crow