1:1 Workshopping
Not ready to go all-in on a developmental edit? One-on-one workshopping mixes critique, editing, suggestions on your writing technique, and other general feedback. It’s perfect for those looking for a collaborative experience that will not only help polish sections of their work but also improve their skills as a writer.
How it Works
Here’s how I’ll help you shape your work and improve as a writer:
You choose which workshopping tier works best for you and your story. (See tiers below.)
I’ll read through your short story, chapter/excerpt (up to 5,000 words per session) or picture book (one pass per session).
I’ll provide light edits and marginal comments as I go, including suggestions, questions, and explanations about why an edit is correct or recommended (style and grammar facts, y’all!).
When appropriate, I’ll include recommended reading or other resources to help you elevate your skills as a writer and to help you in future revisions.
Depending on which feedback style you choose, I’ll either provide a short letter summarizing my impressions of your work or we’ll meet to chat about my feedback and give you space for questions.
- You take that feedback and apply it to your writing and revisions, improving your skills in both areas.
Because workshopping is about boosting skills as well as improving the work itself, writers often choose to revise and return for additional feedback to get an idea of how they’re improving and growing.
Not sure you are ready for me to read your work just yet or looking for a more casual convo? Consider a virtual craft chat instead.
Choose Your Workshop Tier and Feedback Style
Structure our sessions in a way that works best for you.
Workshop Lite
For up to 3,000 words of prose fiction.
Written-Feedback Only
$85.00 USD per session
Feedback delivered via marginal comments and a short note.
Virtual Feedback
$125.00 USD per session
Includes a 45-minute virtual meeting for feedback and questions.
Full Workshop
For between 3,001 and 5,000 words of prose fiction.
Written-Feedback Only
$125.00 USD per session
Feedback delivered via marginal comments and a short note.
Virtual Feedback
$165.00 USD per session
Includes a 45-minute virtual meeting for feedback and questions.
Picture Book Workshop
For picture books up to 1,000 words.
(Note: Recommended maximum word count for a picture book is about 500.)
Written-Feedback Only
$95.00 USD per session
Feedback delivered via marginal comments and a short note.
Virtual Feedback
$135.00 USD per session
Includes a 45-minute virtual meeting for feedback and questions.
The above tiers are for fiction and creative nonfiction (such as a personal essay). For other nonfiction or professional/business writing, please contact for pricing.
Common Questions About This Service
I'm not sure which service(s) I need. Help!
If after reading through the services you’re not sure what you want to do, reach out! We can schedule a brief intro call to discuss your needs and your budget to determine the best path to take.
What do you need to know about me and my work?
One-on-one workshopping is about helping you through the drafting or revising process. When you hit that contact button, help me get a sense of what we’ll be doing together by including:
Working manuscript title
Genre
A brief (1-2 sentence) synopsis
How far along you are in the writing process (still writing, draft complete and in revision, etc.)
What are you hoping to get out of working with me one-on-one?
How do you best receive feedback? Do you prefer light and breezy, cutthroat, honest, a back and forth discussion, etc.
Should I get written or virtual feedback?
Some writers prefer to receive feedback in written format so they can digest it and reach out with questions when they’re ready. Some enjoy being able to discuss feedback and ask questions immediately. It’s really up to you.
What happens after I reach out?
- We’ll connect and I’ll send you a link to schedule an intro call (if you want!). We’ll get to know one another and discuss your project.
- If you think you may want to move forward, I’ll complete a free sample edit/manuscript evaluation and provide you with a quote, an estimated time to complete, and tentative delivery date.
- You review my sample edit and proposal and realize that I can help take your work to the next level.
- You say, “Let’s do this,” sign the contract I send you, and pay the booking fee. Then it’s all on me to dive into your fictional world and get to work!
I just need to think out loud or run ideas by someone. Can we talk?
Sure! I offer a complimentary 15-minute intro call for all new clients to discuss services and needs. For deeper conversations, you can book a 30-, 45-, or 60-minute craft chat to ask questions, brainstorm, and talk through ideas.
How do payments work?
For 1:1 workshopping, I require full payment for each session up front.
If I work with you, will I get published?
There is a lot more to getting published than putting words to the page. Editing is one step. Marketing is another. But there are factors in between that are entirely up to you and the industry. I can tell you that I’ll provide you with expert feedback and guidance based on my subjective experience and expertise, all intended toward perfecting your writing.
Get the feedback you need.
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