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Book Coaching

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TESTIMONIALS:

Tali Sarnetzky: My experience working with Lynn was fantastic.
She gave me invaluable feedback, made great suggestions and
helped me think of alternative options for my story. Her
approach is supportive and helpful. This is a coach who is truly
in your corner and would like you to do your best. I'm sure I'll be seeking her advice in the future again.

Kim Wright: Lynn Bohart truly excels in providing top-notch writing advice, with her exceptional professionalism and keen attention to detail. Her deep understanding and quick responsiveness make working with her an absolute pleasure. I'm immensely thankful for her support as I navigate my first novel—her positive criticism is a lifeline on this steep learning curve.
 

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

 

Let's say that you've spent hours and hours slaving away at drafting your novel, but you are struggling to make the narrative and storytelling compelling. Perhaps your characters feel flat. And your climax doesn't build the way you hoped it would. And yet, you see so many others sail through the process.

 

Frustrated? You bet. I would be. And, guess what? I have been right where you are. Most writers have.

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I'm here to help.

 

When you sign up with me, you get a writing partner. With my background, I understand better than most how hard it is to go from having a great story idea to a finished product. There are so many decisions to make, and writers often get lost in the process.

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MY ROLE: Sometimes all you need is the opportunity to talk through what you've written with someone who has more experience. Because of my teaching background, I specialize in writers who either have a great idea and don't know where to start, have begun writing and gotten stuck, or who have finished a first draft and need help making it sing. Think of me as your personal trainer. Depending on the package you choose, together, we can:

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  • chart your basic story arc,

  • brainstorm to find options you may not have thought of, 

  • discuss how to strengthen weak characters,

  • identify and plug critical (and possibly missing) plot points,

  • find the perfect opening 'hook' that will grab readers' attention,

  • clarify the strongest and most memorable ending for your reader,

  • navigate the many decisions necessary to move your story forward,

 

DISCLAIMER: I cannot promise you publishing success. Although I have extensive writing and teaching experience, writing is a subjective enterprise. Therefore, while I will do all that I can to help you craft the best book possible, I cannot guarantee outcomes for either future traditional or self-publishing efforts. 

 

YOUR ROLE: Yes, you have a role to play to make this relationship as successful as possible. Your first goal is to set your ego aside so that you can accept honest feedback on your work. I know it's tough. I've been there. All writers have. But you can do it. Secondly, I hope you will strive to absorb ideas, tools, and techniques that may be new to you. Lastly, this is your book. It is not my job to 'tell' you how to write it, but rather to show you opportunities to make it better and then let you choose what feels right to you.

 

HOW WE DO IT: Each video chat session is from 30-40 minutes long. The first introductory call is free, while we explore what your needs are, and how I can help you move forward. From there, you will pick an individual session or 'package' that makes the most sense to you. My overall goal will be to help quiet the chatter in your head and get you focused on mapping out the story and characters to achieve your dream. 

 

Please note: I always suggest beginning with one of the individual coaching sessions because it will allow us to get to know each other before you commit to something more long-term. 

INDIVIDUAL COACHING SESSIONS:​

These meetings are designed to allow you to get a sense of where your strengths and opportunities for improvement lie so that you can make an educated decision on how to proceed. Note: You may repeat individual sessions as many times as desired.

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  • one 30-minute brainstorming session to discuss your story idea and premise based on your outline and/or synopsis. $50

  • one 30-minute coaching session plus 10 pages (double-spaced) of copy review $55

  • one 40-minute coaching session plus 20 pages (double-spaced) of copy review $85

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ORDER ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS by clicking below: 

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30-minute brainstorming session

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30-minute coaching session​

 

40-minute coaching session

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(Included with the individual coaching session is your choice of any one of my micro eBooks on writing.)

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MONTHLY COACHING PACKAGES: Many coaches offer coaching packages that run 4 months or more. I don't do that. You don't need to spend a lot of money and lock yourself into a long-term agreement to get where you want to go. I offer two different packages that you can use separately or in unison. Look for the order button below where you can pick your package. Contact me if you'd like to order more than one package, and I'll offer you a discount.

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Also, all 'monthly' coaching students have access to any (or all) of my online micro eBooks for FREE.

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PACKAGE 1

CRAFTING YOUR STORY

Mapping out the story line

​$125/week for 4 weeks (Total $500)

 

So many students have come to me with, “I have a great idea for a book,” but they just don't know how to get started or they've written six chapters and are stuck. There are a multitude of questions you need to answer before you even begin. Unfortunately, facing these questions can literally paralyze writers so they never write the story. My goal will be to walk you through the process over the course of four weeks so that by the end, you will have a clear vision of how your story will unfold and feel as if you’re ready to begin writing with confidence. The four weeks include:

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·       initial, 20-minute call to create a work schedule for us

·       initial review of 20-pages of narrative--(if you have them)

·       a work plan based on your stated vision, goals, and narrative review

·       instruction/discussion on the basics of story structure, character development,

        point-of-view, scene construction, and more

·       discussion of the book’s premise, theme, and your vision for your story

·       brainstorming on ‘how’ to structure your story; where to begin, how to unfold the

        story, where/how to end

·       establish regular deadlines and benchmarks to keep you on track

·       detailed notes from me at each deadline

·       40-minute weekly coaching call to discuss feedback and next steps

·       timely access to me via email or text

 

PACKAGE 2

REVISING YOUR MANUSCRIPT

Getting it ready for an editor​

$125/week for 4 weeks (total $500)

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You might think that once you've finished your draft, the manuscript​ is ready for an editor. You couldn't be more wrong. You'll save money, time, and heartache if you hand off the most polished draft possible to the editor. Plus, it will make you a better writer second time around.

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This package includes submitting 30 pages weekly for review. First week, first 30 pages. Second week, 30 pages of your choice approximately one-third of the way through the manuscript. Third week, 30 pages at or around the 3/4 mark. And, fourth week, last 30 pages. Each week also includes a 40-minute video call. In this type of review, I will be looking for:

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·       possible plot holes

·       weak characterization

·       weak dialogue

·       poor formatting

·       changing POVs

·       info dumps

·       passive writing

·       too much telling vs showing

·       excessive use of adjectives

·       author intrusion

·       and more

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ORDER PACKAGES 1 or 2 by clicking HERE:

You will be asked at checkout to indicate which package you are choosing.

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Process for getting started with coaching:

1) My goal is to be as helpful to you as possible, so I require everyone to fill out a very short questionnaire to let me know what you are writing and what kind of help you think you need and to schedule a free 15-minute chat to make sure we're a good fit. 


2) Once we determine that working together is a go, please read the terms and conditions by clicking below, and then you can order the coaching session or package you want by clicking on the appropriate button. You will be taken to Thrivecart where you will complete your purchase. Once I'm notified, I'll be in touch to let you know how to proceed.

 

3) For the bigger packages, I'll have you sign a very simple letter of agreement that spells out what we discussed so that we're both clear as to what the expectations are. This is a safety measure for both of us and will help to make it as positive an experience as possible.

TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CALL, SEND ME A NOTE BELOW.

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HOW TO SEND PAGES FOR REVIEW:

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Please send your work in a Microsoft Word document in standard industry format:  

 

  • numbered pages

  • double spaced

  • 12 point

  • Times New Roman

  • 1 inch margins

  • indented paragraphs

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