Manuscript Feedback

Strong Stories, Supported Writers

  • With manuscript feedback, you receive 3–5 pages of detailed notes that provide an in-depth review of your work and story as a whole. Feedback is tailored to your project type and stage—whether you’re drafting a first novel, revising a short story, or preparing a manuscript for submission.

    This letter covers key elements such as plot, pacing, character development, structure, voice, and emotional impact. You’ll come away with a clear understanding of what’s working well, where connections may be lost, and how to strengthen areas that feel unclear or underdeveloped.

    Integrating a wellness-based approach, I highlight your unique strengths as a writer so you know what to build upon as you revise. My feedback is always constructive and encouraging, because writers grow best when feedback inspires and motivates.

    To support you even further, this service also includes a 30-minute chat where we can discuss the feedback in real time. The goal is for you to walk away feeling empowered, confident, and equipped with actionable steps to take your manuscript to the next level.

    • 3–5 pages of detailed written feedback tailored to your project type and stage of development

    • Big-picture analysis of plot, structure, pacing, and flow.

    • Character insights on development, motivation, and consistency.

    • Voice and style feedback to strengthen clarity, tone, and impact.

    • Reader’s perspective on where your story shines and where readers may stumble.

    • Actionable next steps to guide your revision process.

    • Wellness-based approach that balances constructive critique with encouragement, so you feel confident and supported as you grow your work.

    • 30-minute follow-up chat to review your feedback together and clarify next steps.

  • Best for: Writers seeking story-level feedback on their work.


    I work with writers of adult fiction, YA, and picture books in genres such as speculative fiction, fantasy, horror, and contemporary.

    ⚠️ I may not be the best fit if your focus is romance, mystery, or novels in verse.

Developmental & Line Editing

Murder your darlings—without sacrificing yourself.

  • Editing is more than fixing sentences and shuffling paragraphs from here to there. My approach to developmental and line editing is wellness-based, meaning I consider your manuscript’s clarity and structure while also supporting your intent and creative well-being.

    The process begins with a conversation to understand your vision as an author, the areas where you feel confident, and the concerns or hesitations you may carry into the editing process. From there, I conduct a developmental review of your manuscript, focusing on the overarching structure, pacing, style, tone, and emotional resonance.

    After this first stage, we meet one-on-one to discuss my feedback, giving you space to reflect, ask questions, and consider next steps. In the second stage, I deepen the developmental edit while layering in line edits—addressing flow, clarity, consistency, and language at the sentence level. I use a scaffolding approach to deliver feedback in a way that feels supportive and manageable, so you can focus on revisions without feeling overwhelmed.

    The goal of this holistic process is to help you refine your manuscript with actionable steps, feel confident in your revisions, and emerge with powerful prose that’s polished and ready for the world.

    • Initial consultation call to discuss your vision, strengths, and concerns.

    • Developmental feedback on structure, pacing, tone, style, clarity, and emotional impact.

    • 1:1 meeting to review the first round of edits and guide your next steps.

    • Phase II editing that integrates developmental notes with line-level editing (sentence flow, word choice, clarity, and consistency).

    • A scaffolding approach that breaks feedback into manageable steps so you never feel overwhelmed.

    • Wellness-based guidance designed to support both your manuscript and your confidence as a writer.s here

  • Best for: Writers who want in-depth, story-and-sentence level editing that strengthens both the big picture and the finer details.

    This service is especially supportive for writers who:

    • Have a complete or near-complete draft and are ready to refine it.

    • Are looking for actionable steps to make revisions manageable and clear.

    I work with authors of adult fiction, YA, and picture books in genres such as speculative fiction, fantasy, horror, and contemporary.

    ⚠️This may not be the right fit if: 

    • Your focus is romance, mystery, or novels in verse.

    • You’re in the early first draft stage

Book Coaching with Brainspotting

Clear the blocks, finish the book.

  • Writing a book is both an inner journey and a creative craft. The blocks you encounter on the page are often more than technical challenges—they’re connected to what your story stirs within you. Book coaching with Brainspotting is perfect for writers who feel stuck, want to explore the inner obstacles that may be holding them back, or are seeking to expand their creativity.

    Brainspotting works with the deep brain and body to identify, release and heal whatever may be getting in the way. By engaging both the conscious and unconscious mind, Brainspotting offers a powerful tool that writers can use to unlock creative freedom and enhance their flow states. (Learn more about brainspotting on the Brainspotting website and in this short video) 

    Combining brainspotting with personalized coaching will help you move past blocks, reconnect with your authentic voice, and write with greater ease. The goal is not only to help you  strengthen or complete your manuscript, but to support you as a whole writer—so you can finish your book.

    • Personalized coaching sessions tailored to your project and writing goals.

    • Integration of brainspotting techniques to gently process creative blocks and emotional barriers.

    • Support for clarity, flow, and voice, helping you reconnect with your authentic style.

    • Actionable guidance to move your book forward with confidence.

    • Check-ins or follow-up sessions to sustain momentum and keep you supported through the process.

  • Best for: Writers seeking emotional support + process
    This service is especially supportive for those who:

    • Experience creative blocks or recurring patterns of self-doubt.

    • Want to strengthen their confidence and productivity alongside the craft.

    I work with authors at any stage of the process—from brainstorming ideas to revising full drafts—who feel blocked, stuck, or disconnected from their writing.

    ⚠️ This may not be the right fit if you are only looking for technical, story-level feedback (see Manuscript Feedback instead).