Author Services
Editing, coaching, consultation and workshops.
Developmental & Content Edits
Voice
I see my job as an editor like midwifery. I’m here to help you birth your great work into the world. It should live and breathe as wholly your own creation infused with your vision and your voice.
Character
Characters should be whole complex organisms. After all, that’s what makes our readers care about them and the story you want to tell. I’ll help you dig deep and bring all their glory to the page.
Flow
Every story has a meter and a master arc that hooks and rehooks your reader with every turn of the page. I’ll make sure your book hits every beat.
~ 0.02 per word
~ Inquire for availability
What my clients are saying:
“There’s simply no one better. Working with Sara is a bootcamp, pep-talk and master class, all rolled into one amazing package.”
— Dee J. Holmes
“Sara made the editing process a breeze. I honestly wish I could live inside her brain. I look forward to our next project together.”
— Rebecca Poole
Story Consultation &
Book Coaching
Experience
I’ve been a freelance editor for more than twenty years and I’ve worked on everything from romance, to horror, to scifi, to insurance manuals, and disaster plans.
Empathetic
Not only do I care about your books, I care about you. Art of any kind doesn’t happen without the artist. I want you to succeed. I want you to find your readers and make money doing what you love. I’m more than happy to hold your hand.
Expert
Helping others grow is not only one of my passions, but it’s my expertise. My past roles working with people from all walks of life, cultures, and experiences taught me how to hone in on strengths, weaknesses, and how to leverage those for positive growth.
~ Story Consultation: $50.00 (1 hour)
~ Coaching Services (separate from workshops): $700 per month, min 3 month commitment. Billed monthly.
“Sara is a talented author and editor. I've read many of her books and am familiar with her editing skills. She has an excellent command of language and grammar and would be a wonderful asset for an author or publishing house in need of an editor.”
— Kathryn Lively
Any of these workshops are available as a private, one on one coaching experience. Contact for pricing.
Available Workshops
My current courses, based on my areas of expertise and where I’ve found people most benefit from my experience.
How to Create Better Villains Based on Experiences with Serial Killers, Cannibals and Sex Offenders (60 minutes)
PTSD: From lip service to character integration (60 minutes) *Warning: This is based in lived experience and trauma, and may be triggering.
Prison for Writers (60 minutes)
Queries (60 minutes) By the end of this workshop, you will have a usable query suitable for submission.
Body Positivity in Romance (60 minutes)
Sex Scenes with Fat Heroines (60 minutes)
Story Arc (60 minutes)
Writing Kickass Heroines without Saying You’re Writing Kickass Heroines (If you gotta tell us she’s kickass, she’s not.) (60 minutes)
Consultation
Are you working on a project that involves prison, corrections, or women in law enforcement? I am available to consult.
I’d love to hear about your project. Contact for pricing and availability.