Coaching

When you need feedback before you begin or during the writing process.

If you need feedback on an academic or nonfiction writing project you’re working on, such as a book or journal article manuscript, that goes beyond the scope of editing a draft you’ve written, then coaching might be right for you. Our coaches will get to know you and your project so that we can help you overcome your blocks and achieve success.

Coaches can help you with:
Strategizing

Strategizing your manuscript as a whole, including developing a thesis/argument and the storyline of your book or article
Developing your thinking

Developing your thinking around and framing of your topic and chapters
Crafting your research

Crafting your research into digestible and engaging sections or chapters
Writing goals and planning

Formulating reachable writing goals and planning your writing schedule
General feedback

Providing general feedback on your writing and outline as you develop your manuscript
Peer-review

Handling the peer-review and revision process
Accountability and moral support

Providing accountability and moral support throughout the writing process

Coaching services

Price

Includes

Coaching sessions are tailored to your individual needs; a brief introductory call will help you get to know the coach, explain your needs, and determine whether you’re a good fit.

Each session includes up to one hour of reading/research (e.g., reading a book chapter or manuscript); a recorded, 60-minute Zoom session with a coach; plus a brief written report that outlines what you discussed and next steps. You can speak as long as you like on the call, but you will be charged at the hourly rate in 15-minute increments above 60 minutes.

If extra homework is required for the coach, this is charged at a rate of $75/hour. (For reference, reading rates are approx. 10–15k words per hour.) Editing services, including developmental editing, are charged separately.

When

While coaching is similar to developmental editing in that coaches advise you on the big picture of your manuscript, you’ll need a completed draft in order to get the most out of developmental editing. Coaching is most helpful for authors who are still working out their ideas or who need help that extends beyond the scope of a typical manuscript edit.

Turnaround

Sample

Sample Coaching Report

While we cannot schedule a full sample coaching session, you will be able to meet the coach beforehand to see if you’re a fit. After each meeting, we’ll provide you with a coaching report that summarizes what you discussed and next steps.

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An architecture professor with a focus on professional practice needed assistance preparing her research for publication and conference presentations. Flatpage’s coach and developmental editor helped her present her ideas and strengthen the presentation of her scholarly arguments.

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