Book Coaching

There’s a statistic that gets bandied around the writing community a lot: 97% of indie books that are started are never finished. I don’t know whether that’s true or not, but it wouldn’t surprise me at all. Why? Writers get started, they have a burst of creativity and then… well, then they get stuck or lost or lose motivation or don’t know where to turn. That’s where Positive Points come in.

Wherever you are on your journey and no matter how much time you have to dedicate to your work, Positive Points has a coaching package for you. All our coaching packages come with a free 30 to 60-minute chat.

Packages

Why Hire a Book Coach?
Brilliant Brainstorming From £150
Fantastic First Draft From £400
Review and Redraft From £250
Editing and Beyond From £500
The Whole Shebang From £1,600
Accountability
One-Offs
Free Placements

Why Hire a Book Coach?

There are lots of reasons to hire a writing or book coach, and none of them involve a lack of skill or talent on your part. Think of a book coach as a personal trainer, there to encourage you, to cheer you on, to make sure you hit your deadlines, and to offer support and knowledge when you feel you need it. From the blank page right up to publication, I’ll be by your side as a book coach, offering you my unique skills and abilities to help you turn your idea into a finished, polished product that you’re happy with.

As a writer, sometimes what we get down on the page is not what we envisioned when we first came up with the idea. My job as a book coach is to help you turn your manuscript into what you thought it was going to be, what you want it to be. It’s not to change it to my liking, and it’s certainly not for me to put my ‘stamp’ on it. My job is to root out your initial concept and help you to bring it to life, whether you’re stuck on the first page, the fifth page, or the fiftieth page.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re at the beginning of your journey and full of so many ideas that you don’t know where to start, or whether you’re stuck in the middle and don’t know where to turn. Perhaps you can’t focus, you’re having a bad case of writer’s block, or you lack time and motivation. Maybe you’re keen to improve your knowledge and skills. Wherever you are on your journey, I’m here to help.

Brilliant Brainstorming - from £150

This package is perfect if you have the seed of an idea but aren’t quite sure where to take it. It’s also for authors who have a rough idea of what they want to write but aren’t quite sure how it all fits together. Brilliant Brainstorming and Awesome Outlining is exactly what the title suggests – we’ll bounce ideas around and develop your thoughts into a coherent outline that you can work from while writing your first draft. It includes:

One free initial session to discuss your needs and decide how best to proceed.
Four one-to-one sessions. They can be done in quick succession or over a longer period (maximum two months), depending on how you work and what you want to achieve between our sessions.
The development of ideas, plot, character, theme, narrative style, story structure, and so on.
Daily email or text support (via WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger).
Goal setting and accountability to help you stay on track, with help setting up a writing schedule that works for you.
50% off any further one-to-one sessions, as and when required, for the lifetime of your project.

One payment: £150 or three payments: £60

Fantastic First Draft – from £400

The first draft is often where all the magic happens, and it’s just as often where people find themselves stuck and unable to move forward. The Fantastic First Draft package varies according to length of your manuscript and the level of input you want. Whether you opt for the light or heavy package, you’ll get:

One free initial session to discuss your needs and decide how best to proceed.
One session where we go over your plot, structure, and ideas so that I can get a clear overview of your project before we start.
Daily email or text support (via WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger).
Goal setting and accountability to help you stay on track, with help setting up a writing schedule that works for you.
50% off any further one-to-one sessions, as and when required, for the lifetime of your project.

Fantastic First Draft (Light)

This is perfect for shorter manuscripts or authors who are looking for feedback and the occasional nudge in the right direction. You’ll get support for a year from the date of our first session, plus up to twenty one-to-one sessions.

One payment: £400 or three payments: £140

Fantastic First Draft (Heavy)

The heavy first draft package is more suited to those who want to write longer books, or for those who’d like more input. For the larger package, I like to work chapter-by-chapter, giving you feedback and guidance as you write. We’ll work together for a two-year period from the date of our first session, plus up to fifty one-to-one sessions.

One payment: £800 or three payments: £270

Review and Redraft – from £250

Finished your first draft and now not sure where to turn? Maybe you’re not sure how good your book is or maybe you’re having doubts about getting it out there. Perhaps you need help taking the next steps in redrafting your manuscript. With the Review and Redraft package, you’ll receive:

One free initial session to discuss your needs and decide how best to proceed.
One session where we go over your plot, structure, and ideas so that I can get a clear overview of your project before we start.
Daily email or text support (via WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger).
Goal setting and accountability to help you stay on track, with help setting up a writing schedule that works for you.
Up to four one-to-one sessions to be taken over a period of six months.
A review of your entire manuscript with detailed in-line feedback.
Ideas on how to move forward with your manuscript and advice on the best ways to redraft.
50% off any further one-to-one sessions, as and when required, for the lifetime of your project.

One payment: £250 or three payments: £90

Editing and Beyond – from £500

Now that you’ve developed your plot, written your novel, and redrafted it, it’s time for the editing! This package is all about polishing your manuscript to a publishable level, and then taking it wherever you want to go. It includes:

One round of copy edits with chapter-by-chapter feedback and review.
A final manuscript proofread once ready.
Manuscript formatting.
Up to four one-to-one sessions to be taken over a period of six months.
Brainstorming your options moving forward, including self-publishing and social media promotion, cover design, and so on.
50% off further rounds of edits or additional one-to-one sessions.

Up to 50,000 words: £500, up to 100,000 words: £900

The Whole Shebang – from £1,600

Want a bit of everything? This is the package for you! Spread over a maximum of two years, this package includes:

Brilliant Brainstorming
Fantastic First Draft (Heavy)
Review and Redraft
Editing and Beyond

Plus…

Assistance through the self-publishing process.
Promotion across all the Positive Points social media platforms and blog.
Possibility to sell your books in the Positive Points shop.

One payment: £1,600 or three payments: £600

(For short manuscripts or bespoke requirements, feel free to contact me to discuss your needs)

Accountability

Do you just need a little push now and then? Someone to help you set goals and then check in on your progress? Positive Points can help hold you accountable to your own writing goals. You’ll get:

A 15 to 20-minute one-to-one chat every single week.
Goal setting tips and ideas.
Motivation and encouragement, plus advice on setting a writing schedule that suits you.
Accountability for your chosen goals.
Daily email or text support (via WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger).

£50 per month.

One-Offs

Just need a quick chat? We can have a 60 to 90-minute one-to-one session that includes:

Brainstorming and developing ideas.
Overcoming specific issues in your writing.
Overcoming writer’s block.
Crash courses in anything relevant (such as grammar, punctuation, certain writing techniques, and so on – contact me with your ideas and I’ll let you know whether it’s possible).
Anything else to do with your project.

Free Placements

Not all writers have that sort of money to spend, right? That’s why I give away a certain number of placements every year—completely free! Why? I really, really love what I do, and I want to share that love. I know how tough it can be as an indie author, having to do everything yourself. It’s hard work and it’s expensive, and I don’t believe writing and publishing a book should be something only for those wealthy enough to afford or lucky enough to know the right people. Of course, the spaces fill up quickly, so if you think you’re eligible, contact me to discuss your project and we’ll see where my next availability it.