Emily And You: Walking The Path Of The Fiction Writer
A Six Or Twelve Month Mentoring Programs For All Levels Of Writers
|
Finishing A Manuscript Is The Goal
I designed my Manuscript Mentoring Programs for people who are committed to completing the first draft of a manuscript. Whatever your level of writing experience–even if you're a beginning writer–this incredible goal is most certainly attainable! My years as a writing coach and novelist have shown me it is more important to write the entire first draft of a 300-450 page manuscript than it is to focus on far fewer pages and try to make those pages "perfect". |
The reason for this is that many ideas about your characters and plot can be seen only from the vantage point of the finished first draft of a manuscript. My experience allows me to look at your first draft and effectively see how to integrate the various plots, more fully develop your characters, and improve individual scenes.
|
The Mentoring Program And How It Works
The first thing we do is work out a writing schedule for you, because nothing happens if you don’t write! While this may seem like an obvious step to take, what I have found is that even with the best of intentions, many people don't write enough throughout the week. As our work on your first draft continues, we don't focus on endlessly editing and polishing your manuscript while you're writing. Instead, we focus on your finishing the first draft of your complete manuscript. |
Believe it or not, completing a 300-450 page draft in a year is quite possible if you remain dedicated to the writing schedule we set. It’s only 8-12 pages a week. And a big part of my job as your Writing Mentor is to use what I've learned from my own experiences to keep you moving on!
One Of My Great Passions In Life Is Helping Fiction Writers
I come alive when I'm working with you. I'm inspired by your own commitment to your writing, the way you persevere, take on challenges, sometimes stumble and fall and other times, succeed. And when you do stumble or fall, I'm here to help you brush off the dirt, bandage a bloodied knee, pick up the pen and resume your writing.
I come alive when I'm working with you. I'm inspired by your own commitment to your writing, the way you persevere, take on challenges, sometimes stumble and fall and other times, succeed. And when you do stumble or fall, I'm here to help you brush off the dirt, bandage a bloodied knee, pick up the pen and resume your writing.
Bottom Line: You'll Keep Writing When We're Working Together!
Regardless of whether you've written or not, we talk up to two times a week, more if you need. If I don't hear from you, I'll email or call you.
Imagine this scenario: You’re writing away, but when you read what you've written everything you were so excited about sounds like garbage. You suddenly find yourself in a downward spiral, but you contact me right away!
When we talk, I’ll remind you that you've forgotten this truth: Nothing you write is ever without value. Rather, what you dismiss as wasted scenes or chapters may in fact be the fertile ground from which your characters and stories will actually grow. Together, we’ll explore what you've written and shine the light on the hidden jewels that lie within.
Or imagine another scenario: You've written a plot episode that you really like. But when you read it over, it lacks the tension for which you're looking. So you call me. I'll offer a few ideas or lessons about technique that will create the needed drama.
These spur of the moment connections often will enable you to transform your stumbles into success!
Regardless of whether you've written or not, we talk up to two times a week, more if you need. If I don't hear from you, I'll email or call you.
Imagine this scenario: You’re writing away, but when you read what you've written everything you were so excited about sounds like garbage. You suddenly find yourself in a downward spiral, but you contact me right away!
When we talk, I’ll remind you that you've forgotten this truth: Nothing you write is ever without value. Rather, what you dismiss as wasted scenes or chapters may in fact be the fertile ground from which your characters and stories will actually grow. Together, we’ll explore what you've written and shine the light on the hidden jewels that lie within.
Or imagine another scenario: You've written a plot episode that you really like. But when you read it over, it lacks the tension for which you're looking. So you call me. I'll offer a few ideas or lessons about technique that will create the needed drama.
These spur of the moment connections often will enable you to transform your stumbles into success!
- Six-Month Mentoring Program: $5000.
- Twelve-Month Mentoring Program: $8500.
Call me at 914-962-4432 to discuss the Mentoring Program