The Practice session.
A one-off meeting for writers ready to make a move.
the basics.
These sessions are best suited for intermediate writers wanting a new way to enter, re-enter, or re-design their creative process.
Where my mentorship program focuses on pursuing a specific project to produce a manuscript, this creative catalyst session takes a holistic look at your writing practice.
the end goal.
Together, we'll examine the patterns of your current practice and identify the next deliberate creative step for you to take.
You'll leave with a roadmap for your own craft development—a map to get from your stuck point to your next point.
how it works.
send a query.
You'll complete an initial form describing your current creative circumstances.
submit materials.
If we're a good fit, you’ll submit a short writing sample and a more detailed onboarding form.
reorient.
We meet for a 45-minute audio call and clarify your creative direction.
FAQs
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No. This session is not focused on any specific project. It is a broader examination: how you approach writing, where stagnation may be occurring, and what might help provide or restore momentum. You might book this session precisely because you're between projects.
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You're not submitting your writing sample for evaluation or judgment. It simply provides a glimpse into your current craft instincts/creative inclinations. Even a rough or exploratory piece can reveal useful patterns for us to work with and build from. The purpose of the sample is to inform our conversation about how you write overall, not to determine whether your work is “good" enough.
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This session is best suited for emerging writers who feel creatively stalled or curious about how to deepen their practice. It can also be a good fit for writers who are interested in working one-on-one but are not yet ready to commit to mentorship or manuscript-focused services. The initial query form helps determine whether the session is likely to be useful for your situation.
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$109 for the session, electronic payment or barter.