Question: “I am in the midst of pulling together all the pieces of my non-fiction book proposal.  I’m wondering if you and I could arrange some one-on-one sessions.  I have reached that stage where I just need some knowing eyes and thoughts beyond my own.”

Answer: My one-on-one sessions are very effective for clients. They are completely focused on your particular proposal, of course, and I also incorporate a professional consultation with you about your author platform (which agents will be looking for).

In front of the Booksmart/Pistachio Press doors, where some of my workshops are held.

Who I Am

“Creative, energetic, innovative, and fun, thoughtful, and inspiring.”

I am an editor, workshop instructor, and author platform consultant. I offer literary services and intuitive guidance for writers and artists looking to develop their self-promotion and writing careers.

What I Do
I am currently teaching workshops on the business of writing: author platform building, professional editing techniques, how to write a book proposal, and even the basics of submitting creative work online.  I also edit fiction manuscripts.

Who I Work With
I work with small groups of writers in Rochester, NY, USA and one-on-one with English-speaking writers all around the world including the UK, Brussels, Bahrain, Amsterdam, and Paris.  No matter how far away they are, the people who come to me do so because they resonate with my sensibility. My clients, whether they write fiction or non-fiction, bring a high level of consciousness, vision, and creativity to their lives.

My Brand
I weave together literary services and career coaching for writers. I am not a life coach, but I have spent the last 16 years studying awakening, well-being, and conscious living. I have practiced Buddhism and New Thought with particular interest and have seen real results in combining deep self-awareness with the creative process. I help my students and clients tune in to their own resonance, choosing career development paths that are “shackles off” instead of “shackles on.” In other words, that feel like freedom and joy instead of the opposite. My keyword is “resonance.” And my mantra is “Do what feels right; not just what you think is right.”

My Creds
I have an MA in English from the University at Albany and 10 years as a writer, editor, and teacher of writing. In 2010, I started the publication Follow Your Bliss, bringing together my loves of publishing, writing, and self-development. Dream Your Book is the living, breathing life force of those loves applied to the support and mentoring of writers.