Idea Development

Looking for a fresh perspective and expert feedback on your story idea before you get started, or because you've gotten stuck midway?

I offer story guidance based on planning documents such as but not limited to synopses and outlines, for romance fiction and for interactive fiction (IF). This kind of help can be invaluable for writers who want to get a strong start and steer clear of avoidable problems later in the writing and editing process, as well as for folks who’ve gotten partway through a draft and feel stuck or like something’s wrong.

Drawing on deep knowledge of how the elements of fiction work together to impact readers, this service includes:

• a questionnaire designed to help you think through your project and aims in big-picture ways (and to give me that context as I look at your materials)
• feedback in the form of suggestions, questions and issues to consider, and potential pitfalls to watch out for
• links to useful resources that are relevant to your particular project, challenges, and vision

pricing

Planning documents up to 1,000 words in length: $60.

Planning documents up to 2,000 words: $60 for the first 1,000 words plus $0.02 per word after that.

content

Please note that I do not work on material that involves torture, extensive horror or suspense elements, or sexual content that devalues consent. My getting-to-know-you process involves asking about any parts of your story that may be emotionally difficult for readers, so that I can be prepared to give your work the focus and presence it deserves.

What's next?

If you think this sounds promising, let’s communicate! The first step in my process is to get to know you and your needs and, of course, answer any questions you may have. Then, if we’ve determined it’s a good fit, we’ll sign an agreement and get to work!