1:1 coaching is having your own mentor, cheerleader and therapist with you during your writing journey.
1:1 COACHING
the Navigation Package
I help stuck writers get out of the woods and navigate their stories with confidence.
12 weeks of one-on-one coaching
Step 1: Survey the Landscape
Do some “heads up” mapping of your story to determine where you have a clear path and where you want some navigation.
Together we will define your clear objectives and goals for your project and writing life.
We will set specific areas you would like to work on so you can get back to “heads-down” writing or prepare to revise your draft.
Step 2: Map your Path
We will deep dive into your stuck points and together we will get you to the point where you are clear on how to get to the finish line.
Over twelve one-on-one sessions, we will hack through the wild woods of writing and create clear paths for you to navigate.
Step 3: Navigate with Confidence
With a clear direction for your writing path, you will be able to tackle your draft with confidence and have fun writing it.
Not only will you have worked through your stuck points in the three months, you will leave with specific next steps and goals to get to the finish line.
Who 1:1 coaching is for
→ You have a story you can’t stop thinking about, but you’re unsure how to start or how to structure it.
→ You can’t stop outlining or working on the worldbuilding and get to the writing stage.
→ You have a messy draft but don’t know what to do next with it.
→ You have ten half-written stories in the drawer, but can’t finish one of them.
→ You love writing and your story, but you have no idea if it’s any good. You just don’t want to be alone with it anymore.
→ You have researched story structure, but now are overwhelmed with the amount of knowledge you have when it’s time to write.
I coach genre fiction
I love a good romance, romantasy, fantasy, mystery, thriller, coming-of-age, hero’s journey, performance, dystopian, or basically any fiction adventure.
I am not a very sensitive reader and can handle most triggers. And happy to talk through this with you!
Unfortunately, I do not work on memoirs, non-fiction or literary fiction. There are just too many great coaches out there that live in those worlds. I’m happy to give suggestions if you email me.
vdavis@revisionroadmap.com
“Violette is an amazing book coach and editor! You can tell she really cares about writers and helping them tell the best stories they can; her passion shines through her work.”
Robin Nemesszeghy, Author of Convergence Point
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, scene by scene review of your manuscript, looking at big picture edits.
STEP FOUR
LINE EDIT & COPYEDIT
Once your story is solid and you’re preparing to publish, allow 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 this search and prepare your manuscript to the industry’s standard for your chosen publishing path.
What is book coaching?
Book coaching is having personal support while you are in your writing journey. It can be one-on-one or in a group setting. A book coach helps build your skills as a writer, gives you personal feedback on your writing, and guides you through your process.
A book coach is a trained specialist in finding your voice and strengthening your writing skills. Beyond the novel as a product, we are trained in mentoring writers through difficult times and making sure you celebrate your victories.
As an Author Accelerator certified Book Coach in fiction, I have been trained to guide writers from the first pinprick of an idea all the way to pitching to agents and deciding what publishing route is best for you.
FAQs
i have a finished draft but I’m not sure if its good enough for a developmental edit.
No worries! Doubt is a common feeling with writing. I’m happy to discuss with you the pros and cons of getting a Developmental Edit at your stage. In general, I recommend you get your draft as clean as you can before hiring a Developmental Editor so they can really concentrate on the nitty-gritty. If there are huge gaps in your story, for example, that is what they will be concentrating on instead of the details within each chapter.
I have received feedback from beta readers but I’m overwhelmed with the amount of mixed feedback I received.
Beta Readers are fantastic tools in the writing journey. And sharing your work can be extremely scary, especially when you are asking for feedback. The difference between a Beta Reader and a trained Developmental Editor or Book Coach is we can explain why there are stuck points, how to overcome them and you will gain specific next steps to focus on.
What if I have additional questions?
I’m always here to answer your questions! Feel free to email me at vdavis@revisionroadmap.com
What exactly does one do on a coaching call?
After we have decided on your top road blocks to finishing your draft, we will tackle each of these together until you are clear on what your next steps are. If it is a big overarching goal, such as, I can’t find the structure of my book, it might take all twelve sessions to hash this out. My goal is to have you feel good about your story and know the direction you are taking so you are always moving forward. In a world of easy access information, distractions and opinions, I’m here to declutter your writing world so you can see the ending.
What exactly is the difference between The Navigation Package and A Developmental Edit?
With a Developmental Edit, you will get inline comments throughout the entire document focusing on big picture issues. Each scene is analyzed to make sure that it’s doing its job for the novel as a whole. A Developmental Edit is for when you have a completed draft that you have edited to the point where you are ready to hand it over.
The Navigation Package focuses on you as a writer and how to move your draft forward no matter where you are in your writing journey. You might still be in the plotting stage or you can’t seem to finish your draft. It is for writers who would like to work with someone to help them create a clear path to a finished draft.