Learn how to write better fiction through reading bestselling, recently-published books. The goal of this club is to analyze what is working well in a given book, and to learn from the author by studying their writing.

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How it will work:

In this club we'll pick a book quarterly and, as we read through it, we'll meet monthly via Zoom to discuss the book's craft. The Zoom meeting will be part discussion, part webinar. Topics we'll explore include: voice, opening pages, dialogue, description, story structure, character, etc. I'll provide weekly notes, handouts, study sheets, etc. to keep the discussion going between meeting. A private discussion group will be hosted on Slack.

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Cost:

There will be a pay-what-you want cost for the Zoom meeting drop-in and access to the worksheets/activities. You can pay as little as $5 or $1,000,000 (ha!). My goal is for writers to improve their craft--and to talk about great books with like-minded folks!

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About Me:

A children's and YA literary agent since 2018, I love digging into projects I work on to elevate my clients' stories and prose. With more than a decade of experience in the book industry, including publishing internships, work as indie bookseller and book buyer, assisting agents at BookStop Literary Agency, and an MFA in creative writing from Lesley University, I have a multi-faceted view of how books make it into readers' hands, and how I can help. My book coaching and editing journey began in 2021 with training from Author Accelerator's Book Coaching Certification program and a desire to help writers craft better books.
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As an agent, I have sold books to major publishers, such as Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, and Holiday House, and have a clear idea of what makes stories work, and how to elevate an author's writing.

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By offering industry knowledge, tough love and honesty, and true passion, I help fiction writers hone their craft and write great novels, guiding them through the writing process, from their vision to "the end."

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When I'm not coaching, editing, or agenting, you can usually find me spending time with my family and dogs, drinking tea, reading, or exploring the outdoors--sometimes all at the same time.