Tag: writing coach
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Creative energy > time
In the fall, time tends to shrink and expand in odd ways. We start off September, aka the Second New Year, with lots of good intentions for our writing. Finish the draft! Find an agent! Publish by December! Lots of writers say they love a deadline. In my experience, about 50% actually hit their deadlines, […]
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5 Ways to Get Your Writerly House in Order
In the northern hemisphere, autumn is now officially upon us. We’re experiencing a rare run of dry, sunny weeks in the Pacific Northwest, but soon the rains will be upon us. “Novembruary” means the rains start in October/November and don’t let up until February (or more often, May). So right now is a great time […]
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Five reasons to hire a writing coach
I have 15+ years coaching writers at every level. If you’re interested in hiring an editor and creative coach to walk the path with you, please reach out.
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Now booking coaching clients for the fall
“Amanda was highly recommended to me by one of her authors as *the* editor/book coach to hire to help me complete a book project I’d been working on for far too long and was starting to think I may never complete. Her enthusiasm, warmth, encouragement, and sense of humour are beyond inspiring. After only two sessions I […]
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Testimonial from a happy coaching client
“Amanda was highly recommended to me by one of her authors as the editor/book coach to hire to help me complete a book project I’d been working on for far too long and was starting to think I may never complete. Her enthusiasm, warmth, encouragement, and sense of humour are beyond inspiring. After only two sessions I […]
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Editing in layers
Editors work as teams, and they edit in layers, moving from big picture to small details. First the substantive editor (sometimes called a developmental editor) works with the author to shape the big idea. They help the author identify the audience, the narrative arc, and the author’s intention in writing the book. They often coach […]
Amanda Lewis 