transform your story into a standout novel
~ Thriller
~ horror
~ romance
~ fantasy
~ mystery
~ romantasy
~ cozy
~ Thriller ~ horror ~ romance ~ fantasy ~ mystery ~ romantasy ~ cozy
Work With VIOLETTE
Book Coach & Developmental Editor
I help writers level up their storys so they can shine in a crowded market.
I believe…
genre is your north star
Master your genre and you will master your book.
Why? Because genre’s the shared language between you and your readers–and the most powerful tool you have for writing and revisions.
Whether you write romance, thrillers, or mysteries, truly embracing your genre will guarantee you find the readers who will love your book—and tell their friends to buy it.
an unputdownable book begins and ends with your character arcs
No matter what genre you are writing, your story is ultimately about the specific struggles of your characters.
Refining your protagonist’s goals and conflicts to reflect both their internal and external struggles will fortify your story—and make your novel stand out among the masses.
book coaching turns a good book into a great one
With record number of books being published, what separates a good premise from a great story is the ability to pull your readers in and have them devour your novel.
Practicing these skills one-on-one with an editor is a priceless experience in gaining the expertise it takes to stand out in a crowded market.
book Coaching is more than editing. it’s guiding you to the finish line.
WORK WITH me
Master your story in four weeks.
navigate your novel
a four-week coaching package for fiction writers
Elevate your story with actionable, one-on-one seasoned feedback. I’ll provide you with the tools to take your story from good to great, all while cheering you on and giving you the confidence to write an unputdownable book.
elevate your scenes in two weeks.
scene Rx
a two-week scene writing intensive
Mastering your scene writing skills is invaluable for planning your book to perfecting your final draft. In two weeks and three rounds of edits, you will hone your skills from big picture structure down to the power of the line edit.
Ready for a professional feedback on your final draft?
Developmental Edit
Ready for professional editorial eyes on your story? A Developmental Edit provides inline comments, focusing on both big picture and scene level craft. Includes a personalized, in-depth editorial letter with detailed next steps for you to enhance your novel.
Where are you in your JOURNEY?
Step one
Discovery Draft
This is the round where Pantsers write through their draft and Plotters outline or create story summaries. I love this round when the creativity is flowing, but it is also the hardest to accomplish and where most people get stuck.
Step two
Draft Revisions
These rounds of edits shore up your draft into a manuscript that is coherent and complete.
My 5 pathways to a finished draft: Genre Conventions, Protagonist’s Arc, Antagonist POV, Story Structure and Scene Strength.
Step three
DEVELOPMENTAL EDIT
For drafts you believe to be done, but you want professional eyes to check for plot holes or ways to make it stronger.
The Developmental Edit includes inline comments, a scene-by-scene deep dive and a big picture analysis.
STEP FOUR
LINE EDIT & COPYEDIT
Once your story is solid and you’re preparing to publish, hire an editor to go over your document word by word.
A line edit will help strengthen your voice and paragraph structure, followed by a copyedit which perfects the grammar.
STEP FIVE
PUBLISHING PATH
Familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of self publishing versus traditional publishing.
Find yourself a mentor to help with your search and prepare your manuscript to the industry’s standard for your chosen publishing path.
The Five Fundamentals to a Standout Novel
THE REVISION ROADMAP
You’re not alone
Feeling lost in the writing world?
I’m here to help guide you through the next steps of your process, no matter if you are trying to write your first draft or polish up your manuscript before publishing.