DISCOVER THE BEST WRITING COACHING OPTION FOR YOUR BOOK
Get TAILORED and FOCUSED SUPPORT to AVOID the OVERWHELM of WRITING YOUR BOOK ALONE.
From story seed to first revision, I’m here to help you gain confidence and stay motivated in your writing.
(aka, your mentor)
If you’ve ever thought “gee, I wish someone could just tell me exactly what I need to do to make my book better” you’re in luck!
Giving writers constructive and insightful feedback on their work is my bread and butter! Writing coaching is the best 1:1 solution for writers in need of direction and support. Writing a book can be hard, no matter where you are in the process, so having someone in your corner every step of the way can make all the difference!
Through personalised feedback and open discussion coaching calls, we can deep dive into your writing to make sure you’re telling the story you want to tell. I will be with you every step of the way to bounce around ideas, discuss changes, and help you out of writing slumps.
Kick the overwhelm, procrastination, and self-doubt of going it alone. Together, we’ll hone your writing skills and get your story on track!
I’ll be the Gandalf to your Frodo
FOR DRAFTING WRITERS
16-Week Planning & Drafting Coaching
Over 16 weeks, I will help you plan and write your first draft. Each week you will draft your chapters and send me your latest work for weekly editing. I will leave in-line comments and suggested rewrites through Track Changes. Weekly coaching calls will allow us to discuss the feedback in more detail.
What will this look like?
Month 1: 4 weeks of planning using 4 fillable planning workbooks developed specifically for this program. (week 1: brainstorming; week 2: character creation; week 3: worldbuilding; week 4: plotting)
Months 2-4: drafting and submitting weekly chapters for feedback.
Investment: £575 per month for 4 months. Alternative payment plans available
Drafting coaching is best for writers who:
☑ Are seeking in-depth support and guidance while drafting.
☑ Need accountability so they can write their first draft without overwhelm and self-doubt.
☑ Work well with 1:1 video call discussions.
What’s included:
• 4 planning workbooks
• Weekly editorial feedback on your chapters
• Weekly recorded Zoom calls
• 3 months of email support while drafting
• A feedback spreadsheet with chapter summaries
• A shared Google Drive folder with unlimited access post-coaching
• 1:1 accountability, support, and guidance
FOR REVISING WRITERS
8 -Week Revising Coaching
The 8-week revising coaching is the perfect option for receiving structural advice to make your revisions easier. The chapter-specific feedback in our shared spreadsheet will act as a roadmap for your rewrites so you know exactly what to add and focus on, while our weekly coaching calls are the perfect way to discuss the feedback and receive my 1:1 support and guidance. By the end of the 8 weeks, you’ll have an entirely critiqued manuscript with a clear plan so you can start your rewrites stress-free.
Investment: £1,600 (up to 99,000 words) £16 per additional 1,000 words.
Payment plans available.
Revision coaching is best for:
☑ New or emerging writers looking for structural support and guidance.
☑ Writers with a first draft who aren’t sure how to start revising on their own.
☑ Writers with an incomplete draft who need some direction to make finishing their book easier.
What’s included:
• Weekly feedback on your chapters as in-line comments and Track Changes
• Weekly coaching calls via Zoom to go over the week’s feedback and discuss new ideas
• 2 months of email support during the coaching
• A feedback spreadsheet with chapter summaries
• A shared Google Drive folder with unlimited access post-coaching
• 1:1 accountability, support, and guidance
WHAT THEY’RE saying
“The past four months have been such a journey. I grew immensely as a writer, but I also grew as a person. For a long time, I had been feeling overwhelmed about writing a book, never being able to finish. Working with Isobelle gave me the confidence and belief to write and finish my first draft ever, but also to complete a revision plan and start my second draft — all in 4 months. Isobelle pushed me to keep going, challenged my ideas to make them stronger, told me the truth when I needed to hear it and encouraged me when I was feeling low. She made my writing dream come true, and for that I will always be grateful. Thank you for all the time, effort and patience you put into my story.”
— Andrea, fantasy writer
“Coaching with Isobelle was a great experience. She’s so patient and understanding, and her advice is always spot-on. The best way I can describe it is as a “writing personal trainer” — can you go to the gym yourself? Sure, but how much more effective is it when you have someone motivating you to show up week after week and showing you how to do the best workout for your body and lifestyle? Isobelle not only held me accountable to write every week, but she also brought her invaluable skills as an editor to every session. She would provide in depth feedback on my chapters every single week and we would brainstorm my writing for the next week. In total I managed 70,000 words in four months and committed to at least one chapter a week. Not only that, I have a full draft that has been reviewed ready for me to start edits.”
— Megan, historical fantasy writer
The process
STEP ONE
Get in touch for a quote and to check my availability. Make sure you let me know in your enquiry your word count, genre, and when you’re looking to work together.
STEP TWO
I’ll respond with a proposed timeline and quote. A free connection call is also available to get to know each other beforehand. To book your place, you’ll need to sign a contract.
STEP THREE
Before our start date, I’ll send over the first invoice. We’ll also agree on time a time for our first call. Although I’m based in England, I work with writers around the globe and try to accommodate different time zones.
STEP FOUR
We’ll get started! I’ll begin editing your chapters and then we’ll have our first coaching call. Additional feedback will be added to our shared Google Drive spreadsheet.
Why might I be the best coach for you?
☑ Broad genre knowledge — including fantasy, crime, thriller, mystery, romance, historical fiction, YA and MG.
☑ Accredited, editing-specific training and in-house experience.
☑ An empathetic and solution-oriented approach that empowers my writers and nurtures creativity.
WHAT THEY’RE saying
“I was nervous about sharing my work but when I got my critique report back, it was clear I had nothing to worry about! From the moment I started reading the report, Isobelle’s warmth and encouragement came through. The feedback was very thorough and super insightful, which is not only going to help me improve my writing but also boosted my confidence as a storyteller. Thank you for helping me to grow and explore my creativity.”
— Aleks, fantasy writer
“'I’m so incredibly lucky to have worked with Isobelle. She is so professional and honest in her feedback. She is also an incredible teacher and I’ve learned so much from her to help my writing moving forward. Her encouragement throughout our coaching experience has helped me become more confident in my writing. She is such a lovely person and I can’t recommend her enough.”
— Morgan, thriller & fantasy writer
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Planning & Drafting Coaching is for writers who want to write the first draft of their book but who struggle to stay motivated, accountable and committed to their project. If you enjoy setting goals and having 1:1 focused support and feedback, then this is for you. I’ll be with you every step of the way to ensure you avoid the overwhelm of doing this alone.
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If, at the end of the 16 weeks, you haven’t completed your first draft, you are welcome to extend the coaching for another month or we will come up with a writing plan to ensure you feel confident moving ahead on your own.
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Editing is for writers who are ready to publish, who need more focused feedback, or who have finished/almost finished their novel. The Planning & Drafting Coaching is for writers who are yet to write their draft and are not yet ready to publish. Coaching does not replace editing. Both a beneficial but in different ways. If you’re unsure what you need, get in touch and I can help you.
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The 8-Week Revising Coaching is perfect for new writers or writers who have hit a wall in their manuscript. If you’ve never received feedback on your writing before or you aren’t sure how to tackle revisions alone, this is a great opportunity to dip your toe into the process. We’ll work collaboratively over 8 weeks to develop your story and help it reach its full potential. With my guidance and actionable feedback, you’ll feel equipped to start your first (or next) round of revisions.
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Nope! If you hit a drafting wall and have an unfinished book, I can still help you. I’ll read and critique what you’ve got and we can use the remaining time however is most effective for you. You can draft and send me new chapters. We can create a revision plan so you know where your story needs to go from here. Or we can look at your current planning to see where it can be added to and developed. I’m here to help make the revising and rewriting process easier for you.
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Absolutely! If you have a completed novel for the 8-Week Revising Coaching, I’ll read the whole thing and provide feedback for all of it.