Need help getting unstuck?

Are you looking for a fresh perspective on your nonfiction or informational fiction picture book or graphic novel? Perhaps you want help organizing your agent search, prioritizing your work and staying accountable, or developing a research plan. My one-on-one coaching sessions can help you wrangle your latest manuscript or tame obstacles you're facing in your writing life.

What people are saying

Kirsten is a thoughtful, thorough, and supportive reviewer. ... I felt encouraged, excited, and inspired to move forward with revisions. I highly recommend Kirsten for her services. Any author would be fortunate to work with her.

— Robin W.

Kirsten's critiques are thoughtful, helpful, and encouraging with comments that can translate into concrete action items, craft suggestions, as well as big picture organizational comments. And, Kirsten somehow can interpret what one is trying to accomplish -- even if it's not there on the page yet!!!

— Janet AlJunaidi

Kirsten was incredibly helpful throughout my process. She helped me get my manuscript to a point that I feel proud of. … She is truly gifted at what she does.

— Suzanne Buzby Hersey

Manuscript coaching

This service includes:

A professional critique of a nonfiction or informational fiction picture book up to 1800 words OR up to 10 paneled pages plus a synopsis for an informational graphic novel. You will receive:

A one-hour re-envisioning session over Zoom to discuss big picture notes and possible revision approaches.
Line edits and comments within the draft as well as an editorial letter with overall notes addressing key elements like structure, voice, hook, character development, as applicable.
An additional second look at your revised draft with comments within the draft (no editorial letter).
If you provide back matter, sidebars, and a bibliography in addition to your 1800-word text, I will provide high-level comments on them as well.
Package price: $200
w/query letter add-on: $250 total
Additional reads of the same manuscript – $50 each

No manuscript, no problem

Need feedback on story ideas, nonfiction research, the querying process, book marketing ideas, or other aspects of the writing life? I’m happy to help. Reach out to me through the intake form below to let me know the challenge you'd like to address with our coaching session.

Price: $100/hour

Query letter critiques

Looking to catch an agent or editor's attention with your query letter? Let me help you present you and your project in the best possible light.

Price: $50 (for a single review)

Before Your Session...

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Customer Reviews

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Tracy T. Agnelli

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

1 month ago

Thomas

I got more than I expected. Kirsten does a deep assessment of your manuscript, gives you multiple ways to make your manuscript better, and a detailed explanation of how to fix your manuscript for you to keep along with the video of the Zoom call.

Emily Starr

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

5 months ago

Picture Book Coaching That Landed Me an Agent

Kirsten's coaching was by far the best investment I have made in my writing career. She helped me to polish a nonfiction manuscript for submission to the Picture Book Party contest, and it was selected as a finalist. Because of that exposure, I signed with an agent a few weeks later.

Not only did her feedback result in a strong manuscript, it also helped me learn revision techniques that I can apply to future manuscripts to reduce word count, create more engaging openings, and make scenes shine.

Kirsten is knowledgable, thorough, and thoughtful. I highly recommend you make this investment in your craft!

Lee Sutton

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

5 months ago

Story Critique

Kirsten is a wonderful mentor. She helped me rethink a NF story I've been struggling with, and I now have a plan. Kirsten is very generous with her time and advice. I strongly recommend her critiquing and coaching service.

Elizabeth Pasternock

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

5 months ago

Invaluable Resource

Kirsten helped me prepare three of my manuscripts for the query process. For each, she met with me via Zoom to discuss my vision and story spark. She offered loads of actionable feedback that I was able to implement, and I believe my stories are much more powerful because of her insight. I highly recommend her services and look forward to working with her again.

Mindy Garza

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

5 months ago

A positive experience

Kirsten read my picture book carefully before our Zoom session. She took time to know me as a writer, and she asked specific questions about how I envision my book as it makes its debut into the world. After our Zoom session, she wrote her critique notes and comments, providing me with a clear idea on ways to improve the story.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I'm not happy with my purchase can I get a refund?

Please in get contact at any time if you're not satisfied with your coaching. We do our best to ensure all clients are happy and need to determine on a case-by-case basis the eligibility of refunds.

How does appointment scheduling work?

When you've completed purchasing you'll be able to login to your coaching account and can find out the next steps required to book a time for your appointment from there.

Is it possible to buy coaching more than once?

For sure! You simply need to purchase coaching again and will be able to get access to another set of coaching sessions.