Are you stuck in the middle of your manuscript with no idea where to take the plot or characters next? Do you have a wonderful concept for a story, but aren't sure how to turn your ideas into a novel? Do agents and editors tell you that your writing is lacklustre or that your voice isn't strong enough? With author coaching and mentoring, I can help you. In my years as an editor, many times, I've had a worried author send me a partial or full manuscript in the knowledge that something isn't quite right. "Please help me fix this!" -- these are familiar words. I've helped authors to fix books that have gone on to be published by traditional houses, or have become USA Today Bestsellers. Perhaps you need to talk through ideas for your plot and characters in order to develop them further. Don't worry; through discussion, we'll round out your characters, smooth away the cliches, work out their motivations and refine their narrative arcs. Soon, you'll not only have plots; you'll have sub plots based on taking your characters' motivations to their logical conclusions. Hey presto: your story suddenly has layers of intrigue! Or perhaps you need to really nail that plot, and would like help outlining your story, chapter-by-chapter. Don't worry; we'll talk through your ideas and shape them into a tight, plausible story that unfurls at a satisfying pace and fulfills the expectations of its genre...without being cliche. Maybe you aren't sure of the genre of your novel and don't know how to pitch it to potential agents. I can help you to figure out where your book would sit in a store, and together, we'll polish your query and refine your elevator pitch. Or maybe it's craft you're really interested in. Agents and editors like your story ideas, but they're telling you that you "voice" isn't original enough. It doesn't stand out. Through discussion and analysis of your work, we'll pick out the unique elements of your author