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​The Fiction Writers Journey

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​As a fiction writing coach, the Manuscript Mentoring programs I offer are built on a foundation that teaches my students the skills they need to write a complete novel.
​As a Book Doctor, I do in-depth developmental editing for finished manuscripts. These manuscripts can be a first draft, a polished novel, or anything in between. Whatever the level of completeness, my job is to get your novel ready to send to an agent or be self-published. 
I Work With Writers Of All Levels. Whether You've Just Started Your Story Or You Need A Book Doctor, I Can Help You Reach Your Goal!
​I specialize in eight genres of writing: Historical fiction, memoir, mystery, adventure, women's fiction, children's books, fantasy, and young adult novels. Whatever the genre, there are basics to storytelling that are the foundation for any professional work of fiction. Depending on where you are in your writing, my work with you includes:
  • How to use professional fiction writing techniques to complete a first draft of your manuscript
  • How to understand the steps that are needed to develop and complete a novel
  • How to turn a manuscript into a polished novel that's ready for an agent
  • How to write a query letter
  • How to find a literary agent​ or, if you wish, go the route of self-publishing
​​As an Author with eight books published, a Book Doctor, and a Fiction Writing Coach for over thirty-five years, I’ve helped hundreds of writers begin and complete character-driven novels with page-turning plots. 

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Manuscript Mentoring: From The Blank Page To A Finished Novel. I designed my Manuscript Mentoring Programs for writers who are committed to completing the first draft of a manuscript. Whatever your level of writing experience, this is an incredible goal and one that I can greatly facilitate when you're in one of my Manuscript Mentoring Programs. Whether we work together for a month, three months, six months, or a full year, you'll be able to work with me and share your writing as often as you wish. Learn More​
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Book Doctoring: When Your Manuscript Is Ready For A Professional Edit. When you choose me as your Book Doctor, I do far more than just read your manuscript and provide a detailed developmental edit. I also use my own experiences as a published novelist– one who has worked with numerous editors and agents throughout my career–to give you the same kind of professional insights and in-depth reading that I was given with my own books. Learn more.
Hi Emily, I wanted to let you know I signed a three-book deal for my mystery set in Savannah and have several short stories being published this year. This is in no small part due to your coaching and your Writing Retreats, so I wanted to thank you for all you have done for me over the years and also let you know that my writing life is doing well.

Carolyn R.

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  • Writing Retreat
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  • About Emily
    • How I Teach
    • Testimonials