BRING
YOUR
DARKNESS
TO LIGHT
You have an idea.
A twisty, dark story is haunting your dreams, your thoughts, your shower time. Let’s bring that idea from deep in the labyrinth of your mind into the light.
Whether beginner or advanced, Crime & Quill can help!
You’ve finished writing your novel and you want to query an agent. But you’ve heard that literary agents want polished, well-crafted manuscripts and aren’t as editorial. That’s where I can help. What you need before querying agents or self-publishing is a manuscript assessment from a professional editor.
Manuscript
assessment
You’ve written your first 30 pages. You think the story feels right but aren’t sure and want someone else to take a look. The First Cut package is for you.
THE FIRST CUT
Your manuscript is written. But is it ready for prime time? Let’s find out. The Autopsy Manuscript Assessment are for writers who have a completed a manuscript and want professional eyes before revising.
THE AUTOPSY
You’ve written a thriller. But is it working? Do the twists hit? Will the reader pick out all the clues along the way? Is it predictable? Need a beta reader? This mini manuscript evaluation package is for you.
THE DISSECTION
Your dream is to write a book. You’ve talked about it for years and now it’s time. But wait…how do you write a book? How does plot work? What is character development? How do you solve a mystery? What’s the difference between mystery, thriller, and suspense? Have you had this thought—my friends and family are tired of hearing about my book. I need someone to talk to! That’s where Crime & Quill can help.
As Certified Book Coach, I can teach you everything you need to know to take the sting out of writing.
BOOK COACHING
You’ve written your first 30 pages. You think the story feels right but aren’t sure and want someone else to take a look. The First Cut package is for you.
PREMEDITATION
Your manuscript is written. But is it ready for prime time? Let’s find out. The Autopsy Manuscript Assessment are for writers who have a completed a manuscript and want professional eyes before revising.
THE Accomplice
You’ve written a thriller. But is it working? Do the twists hit? Will the reader pick out all the clues along the way? Is it predictable? Need a beta reader? This package is for you.
THE HEIST
EXTRA support
As a book coach, I’m not just an expert in storytelling, a collaborative developmental editor, or a novel project manager—I’m a writer just like you. I’ve been rejected when querying an agent. I’ve been rejected by an agent to my face. I’ve successfully queried and pitched agents in person. I’ve been there—you are not alone. And this is a confusing business.
I’m here to help take the sting out of writing. I want your book on my shelf. Sometimes we need a little extra help along the way and I’m here for you. Ready to query? Stuck and need to brainstorm with someone? Just need to vent about writing and publishing in a safe place with someone who gets it?
I got you.
crime scene analysis
This query package, also known as a pitch package, will help you send out the most polished, professional version of your query letter, synopsis, and opening pages.
THE MASTERMIND
One of my coaching super powers is brainstorming. Maybe you’re stuck and need someone to bounce ideas off of? Need to gut check something? Check if your plans work within genre conventions? Book a Mastermind session and we’ll get you unstuck and writing forward.
The Briefing
This vent session service is for writers who have “no one who understands” their day-to-day writing life. I’m not a psychologist. Or therapist. But I am a writer who has been there and understand what you’re going through. If you need someone who will listen, never judge, and always cheer you on, this option is for you.
Free Consutlation
Every package with Crime & Quill comes with a free 30 minute consultation to discuss your project, goals and challenges, and how we can work together.
Contact us to receive an invitation to our booking calendar and let’s get started making your dream of writing a novel come true!
Interested in becoming a Book Coach yourself? Reach out via my Affiliate Link and I’d love to discuss the process.