Someone, somewhere needs your story.

Let’s get it ready for them.

Great books are written in collaboration, not isolation.

Stop struggling alone and get 1:1 guidance and accountability for every step of your revision journey.

I offer two coaching services: revision strategy sessions & monthly revision support.

Revision Strategy Sessions

You’ll get a comprehensive revision plan based on your manuscript and your individual needs.

Here’s how it works:

Step One: Outline Critique & Manuscript Review

I’ll provide detailed comments on your outline or synopsis of your novel. Comments will address the following fiction elements:

Plot/Structure
Conflict
Character arcs
Genre conventions
And more!

I’ll also review key scenes in your manuscript including the beginning, ending, and a sampling of middle chapters to assess your execution of the narrative arc. I’ll also be on the lookout for genre conventions and repeated prose issues that will need to be addressed in revision.

Step Two: The Written Feedback

In addition to the comments on your outline/synopsis, you’ll get an editorial memo that summarizes my feedback and suggested next steps in revision.

You’ll receive my written feedback at least 24 hours before our call so that you can prepare for our discussion.

Step Three: The Coaching Call

We’ll spend 90 minutes discussing my feedback, brainstorming ways to make your story the best it can be, and coming up with a comprehensive, step-by-step plan for your entire revision process.

We’ll also set realistic deadlines and make sure you feel confident about your next steps.

I’ll adjust the call to meet your individual needs, but in general you can expect us to:

Discuss each step you’ll take in the revision process
Determine which fiction elements you’ll need to prioritize in revision
Identify background tasks that need to be completed to support your revision process (e.g. character development, additional worldbuilding, etc.)
Create a schedule for your revision process with realistic deadlines and benchmark goals for you to hit
Develop a plan for you to get feedback at key points during the revision process

A Revision Strategy Session is perfect for you if…

…you’ve never written a novel before and aren’t sure what it takes to successfully revise your book

…you just finished a first draft and you have no idea what to do next OR you think you have a pretty solid draft but want a second opinion before moving past the developmental editing stage

…you’ve gotten competing advice and want help sifting through your revision options

…you know your draft has serious problems but you’re not sure what to start with

Sound like you?

Learn more & book your strategy session today!

Your investment = $400

All prices shown are USD.

Book your strategy session here.

Featured Testimonial

Erika Springer

The feedback, just on the outline, was full of insight.
Sometimes you just need someone to give a few words of encouragement, or a suggestion to get you over the hump you have built up in your mind. Olivia is boss at knowing what to say that helps me look at things in a different way, which helps to move the book forward.
I would definitely recommend this service for anyone looking for insightful feedback and a keen and genuinely interested teacher and developmental editor.

Monthly Revision Support

You’ll get support, encouragement, guidance, and accountability every month as you work toward your revision goals.

Here’s how it works:

Step One: Outline Critique & Manuscript Review

I’ll provide detailed comments on your story’s synopsis addressing the following fiction elements:

Plot/Structure
Conflict
Character arcs
Transitions
Genre conventions
And more!

I’ll also review your manuscript to identify stylistic issues that will need to be addressed in revision and summarize my feedback in a brief editorial letter.

Step Two: Initial Coaching Call

We’ll spend up to 90 minutes discussing my feedback, prioritizing your revision to-do list, and coming up with a comprehensive, step-by-step plan for your entire revision process. We’ll set realistic deadlines and make sure you feel confident about your next steps.

I’ll adjust the call to meet your individual needs, but in general you can expect us to:

Discuss each step you’ll take in the revision process
Determine which fiction elements you’ll need to prioritize in revision
Identify background tasks to support your revision process (e.g. character development, additional worldbuilding, etc.)
Create a schedule for your revision process with realistic deadlines and benchmark goals for you to hit
Develop a plan for you to get feedback at key points during the revision process

Step Three: Monthly Feedback & Coaching Calls

You’ll submit revised chapters (2 submissions up to 5,000 words each) for feedback. I’ll adjust my feedback to meet your individual needs, but you can expect a combination of developmental and line-level feedback.

In addition to written feedback on your submissions, we’ll meet monthly to discuss your writing, brainstorm new ideas, and navigate any obstacles that come up along the way. In addition to addressing the challenges of revising, we’ll also celebrate your progress so that you recognize your growth as a writer.

While each coaching plan is tailored to your needs, you can expect the following:

Feedback that amplifies your novel’s strengths while illuminating opportunities for improvement.
Craft lessons that help you grow as a writer.
Real-talk discussions about what is and isn’t working for you and encouragement to find the writing process that best serves you.
Partnership so that you never have to feel like you’re writing in isolation.

Ongoing coaching is perfect for you if…

…you’ve never finished a novel before and you need a partner to help you cross that finish line

…you thrive when you have ongoing feedback about what’s working and what needs work

…you’ve been overwhelmed by feedback before and you’d rather get feedback in small doses instead of a massive editorial letter that covers your entire book

…you love talking out ideas and would love to have someone to bounce ideas off of, specifically someone who knows your book (almost) as well as you do and is just as invested in your success