NEW——Write your novel or memoir in six months. Led by Julia Bobkoff, this program is open to individuals ready to commit to completing the first draft of a novel or memoir. Julia will guide you every step of the way. Meeting times (via Zoom) are flexible. Sign up now, or contact Julia for details.
“A novelist needs a skilled editor, a person who pays attention to details and grammar but, most importantly, who understands the art of storytelling. Julia Bobkoff is this kind of editor, and she became mine when we worked together to ready Sophia’s Journey for publication. Her enthusiasm for the story and its characters, her respect for my voice and my intent, made working with her a pleasure. We are a good match. I look forward to working with her again.”
Writing is something I do by myself.
Why do I need to hire a coach?
This picture is worth a thousand words…the thousand words you didn’t write because of life’s distractions.
Or maybe you’ve written thousands of words and after some harsh feedback hit the wall of not believing in your project.
Maybe you’ve been told to write a non-fiction book to promote your career, but you don’t know where to start.
Or maybe you can talk about your novel endlessly, but when you sit down and face the blank page, nothing happens.
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A skilled writing coach gives you five crucial things you need to be able to write—that you can’t (or find it really difficult) to give yourself.
The first one is obvious—structure—a daily writing time, project outline, schedule with hard deadlines, and realistic completion date that you will hit.
To find out the other four, contact us by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
Friends and family members often don’t understand why writers write, or see your writing as a charming hobby, or view your writing time as an indulgence that gets in the way of your making more money or doing other things.
Your writing coach believes in you, treats you as a professional writer, and—because accountability is mutual—sees to it that you get the job done.
If you’re working on (or looking to start) a novel, memoir, or other non-fiction book, let us help you get your project launched, flowing, finished, and out the door.
Coaching packages start at $1000 for six weeks (one hour per week) and include a reading of your manuscript-in-progress (but there’s a special introductory offer in the free PDF that you won’t want to miss).
Sessions are conducted via Zoom or other video communication platforms, or by phone.
Praise from some of our coaching clients:
“Tom’s coaching is so valuable. When I started working with Tom I wanted to finish a long-stalled novel and begin strategically approaching my career as a professional. Within 18 months I’ve completed two novels and was invited to sign my beautifully published book at the most important conference in my genre. My command as a writer has improved steadily because I can trust Tom’s feedback to be honest, constructive, and delivered with kindness. Tom makes me a better writer, period.”
“I can honestly say that Tom helped me take my book to the next level and beyond! His sense of humor and way with words enhanced my novel, and his innate understanding of my plot and characters helped me polish a stone into a gem.”
“Tom is an excellent coach and was with me for every step of writing my book. With his help, I was able to stay on track and complete my first draft. His encouraging approach, combined with tough accountability, helped me push through when I was blocked and develop the ideas and concepts I wanted to express to my readers. If you’re looking for a coach to help you hit your goals, keep you inspired, and get you to the finish line, Tom is the coach to hire.”
“Tom’s unique program of writing coaching was perfect for me. Over 12 weeks, I wrote pages, Tom would review and send edits, and we would push forward. It was like taking a Masterclass in writing at Yale. Tom helped me take an initial idea and develop tens of thousands of words around it, reminding me how much fun the art and craft of writing is, especially at a time when I’d almost given up. Working with Tom, I was able to write the book I wanted to write!”
Are you looking to brainstorm, develop, and outline a non-fiction book idea?
Do you need to add word count to an existing manuscript (fiction or non-fiction)?
Have you hit the wall and need motivation and inspiration to get to the finish line?
A six-week coaching package is just the ticket to help you accomplish your writing goal. This package gives you six hours of intensive coaching (one hour a week via Zoom) with an agreed-upon schedule and action plan, accountability for your deadlines, constructive feedback on your content, and frequent email/text communication between sessions to keep you on track. Includes reading of your manuscript (up to 60,000 words). Give yourself the gift of getting your book done, or surprise your partner or a family member with an investment in their creativity.