Children's Books
30-MIN CHILDREN’S BOOK ZOOM CONSULT
$50
* 30% discount for series of 3 or more consults on the same project
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For all levels
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In this half-hour session that takes place over Zoom, Lisa will provide high level feedback on one picture book or children’s novel premise, helping you realize your vision and elevate your story to reach multiple audiences in today’s market. No written feedback is provided for this session.
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30-minute Zoom session
30% discount available for a series of 3 or more consults on the same project
60-min children’s book zoom consult
$150
* 30% discount for series of 3 or more consults on the same project
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For all levels.
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In this hour-long session that takes place over Zoom, Lisa provides detailed feedback on one picture book manuscript, early reader, or the first 10 pages of a middle grade novel. Written feedback is provided after the coaching session.
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60-minute Zoom session
30% discount available for a series of 3 or more consults on the same project
Novels for Adults
30-min Novelist Zoom Consult
$50
* 30% discount for series of 3 or more consults on the same project
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For all levels.
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In this half-hour session that takes place over Zoom, Lisa will serve as your sounding board for your novel in progress, or any questions you have about your writing process or career path. No written feedback is provided for this session.
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30-minute Zoom session
30% discount available for a series of 3 or more consults on the same project
60-min Novel Zoom Consult
$150
* 30% discount for series of 3 or more consults on the same project
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For all levels.
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In this hour-long session that takes place over Zoom, Lisa provides detailed feedback on up to 10-pages of your novel manuscript. Written feedback is provided after the coaching session.
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60-minute Zoom session
30% discount available for a series of 3 or more consults on the same project
Querying
PATH TO PUBLISHING ZOOM CONSULT
$150
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For all levels, specifically for authors interested in publishing their work.
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What is the best way to share your work with the world? In this 60-minute private one-on-one consult, Lisa will discuss publishing options, such as:
The difference between traditional and independent publishing
Smart strategies for positioning yourself in the market
Leveraging your debut
And more!
Lisa will help you find the balance between doing what you love (a.k.a. writing) with doing the chores (a.k.a. publishing).
How to Write a Picture Book Query Letter
$50
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For writers with polished work who are interested in querying agents or publishers who accept unsolicited submissions.
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Ready to query but not sure where to start? In this private one-on-one 30-minute Zoom tutorial, we’ll discuss how query letters work, and the elements you need to include in yours.
Picture Book Comp Title Research
$50
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Only offered for polished picture books ready to submit.
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Have a rock solid query but need a little help with comparative titles? Lisa can help you research strong comps, which are essential for communicating where your book will sit on the shelf—and in the broader marketplace. Package includes a list of 2 comps for a single manuscript.
Query Letter Review
$75
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For polished children’s or adult books ready to submit, all genres and age categories
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So you’ve been querying your manuscript and it’s been crickets. Or, perhaps you’re getting started and want to make sure your query letter puts your best foot forward. With this service, Lisa will review an existing query for a single manuscript, provide written feedback on your letter and one review of revised query after feedback.
The Picture Book Query Package
$395
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For writers of polished picture books ready for submission to agents or publishers accepting unsolicited submissions.
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A comprehensive package that includes all of Lisa’s query consulting services—and more! This package includes:
Optional 30-minute Zoom tutorial on how query letters work, with time for Q&A
Review of a first query letter draft
Review of a revised query letter draft
5 suggested agents and/or publishers accepting unsolicited work for you to submit to
2 comparative titles to include in your query letter
For Kids & Teens
Coaching for Kids
$75
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For all levels, ages 8 and up
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Some young students prefer private sessions. In these, Lisa uses a guided writing method to help students plan a story, then models strategies and offers craft suggestions as they write in real time in a shared document. Teaching is customized to each student — strategies may include writing games to help them learn structure, punctuation, and other standard English conventions, as well as graphic novel software, movie clips, classic literature, or sometimes just a goofy hat and a dance!
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60 minutes per session. Writing outside workshop time is encouraged!
College Essay Coaching for Teens
Inquire for pricing.
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For all levels.
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They come to Lisa in tears, they leave with huge grins—and a skill set that will serve them for life. Our brains are wired for stories, and there is nothing like a good one to help you achieve your goals, whether it is college acceptance, landing that first job, selling a widget, or changing national policy!
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Varies, according to need and application submission deadlines.
Financial Aid
Writing is Magic supports all writers! Scholarships, discounted rates, and sliding scale rates are available for any writers in need. Please email Lisa for more information. No writers will be turned away!
Talking story is my happy place and I love to help people tell theirs.