Story
Solution
Session
60 minutes focused on untangling your story.
A 60-minute one-on-one call for experienced novelists with a specific story problem. We work through it together.
Some problems don’t need a long engagement. They need an hour of focused attention from an experienced editor.
In a Story Solution Session, we spend the hour on the one issue that’s holding you up: a plot snarl, a character arc wobble, a sagging middle, conflicting motivations, world-building inconsistency, or a spot where the story just isn’t clicking.
You bring the problem. I bring editorial insight, craft strategy, and clear next steps.
You’ll leave with a clear next step. Sometimes we’ll pin down what’s causing the problem; sometimes we’ll brainstorm our way to a few options worth trying.
How it works
Book your session (you’ll pick a time that works for you).
Answer 3–5 quick questions so I know what we’re untangling.
We meet on Zoom for 60 minutes.
You’ll receive a recording of our call and a follow-up summary email with next steps (plus resources if helpful).
What we can cover
Common session topics include:
Fixing structural problems
Clarifying character motivations
Tuning emotional arcs
Getting unstuck in a revision
Reworking acts, scenes, or timelines
Working through pacing or stakes issues
Navigating POV, voice, or narrative distance
Talking through big creative decisions
No homework is required in advance. This is a working conversation about the problem, not a review of your pages.
What’s included
One 60-minute Zoom call
Recording of the session
Follow-up summary email with key takeaways and next steps
Light reference materials if helpful (templates, prompts, frameworks)
Cost: $249
Ideal For Writers Who:
Have a specific problem they can name and want an experienced editor to work through it with them.
Want an editor’s input on one problem without committing to a longer engagement.
Can’t decide between two fixes, or can’t tell which problem to tackle first.
Want a second opinion before making a big revision decision.
Not Ideal If:
You need feedback on pages (Manuscript Diagnostic or Mirror Read is better)
You want ongoing support
You can’t set aside a focused hour right now (this works best when you can show up fully)
Not sure it's the right fit?
Tell me where you’re at and what you’re working on. Fill out the Contact form and we’ll set up a free 30-minute call to figure out the best next step.