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SERVICES: one-on-one mentoring | editing services | manuscript reviews One-On-One Mentoring[We describe our entire mentoring process and
fees here. The Types of Mentoring We OfferWe offer a variety of mentoring options. Please review the list below to see which type of mentoring serves you best. We guarantee that with our mentoring help, you will dramatically shorten your learning curve, and will get your book, writing project, or screenplay written and sold faster than any writer who tries to do it alone. Our carefully-selected and professional writing team is dedicated to helping you throughout the writing process. Whether you wish to work with us through e-mail or by telephone, we're here to help you cut through the red tape and challenges most people have while brainstorming, outlining, and writing their "baby." We deliver the personal touch to guarantee your success. We will give you the "honest truth" about your project, and we will never just tell you want you want to hear. Everyone on our team has paid their dues in the writing, editing, and publishing fields. It's our way of giving back to the community for us to sincerely want to help you succeed. If you have always dreamed of having a writing mentor, then you have come to the right place. Let's get started, shall we? Mentoring Options and Fees As I've said before, we are a truly caring and compassionate team at The Writer's Mentor. We're human and there is one thing we believe in very strongly—we want you to feel 100% confident and comfortable with the mentor you hire through our site. Since we cannot (in most instances) meet you in person, I always suggest that you and I arrange a personal and confidential telephone call—a time for you to ask your questions, and a time for me to tell you how, and if, we can help you before you spend even one penny. Working with someone you trust is important to us. We DO NOT want you to think about paying for our services until you "feel" that special connection, which is so truly vital to your success. When you work with one of us, we will act as your muse and personal confidant to secure your success. The Initial Telephone SessionTo get started, contact me, and tell me a little about your writing project and the type of help you're looking for. Then we'll set up an appointment for a brief phone session. After about fifteen minutes, I will ask if you would like to proceed with arranging a fee-based mentoring session. If you wish to move forward, then we'll get working on your behalf right away. If, however, you choose to end the call and search for another mentor, that's fine, too. We understand. Likewise, if we feel that we're not the mentors to truly help you with your writing project, I will tell you, and also suggest other options you might wish to pursue. The bottom line is that we should both feel comfortable with the goals of your writing project, and the ability to work with each other. The Next StepWhen you choose to continue with the mentoring process after your initial telephone appointment, we can work with you on an hourly (as-needed) basis, or we can structure multiple calls and e-mails on a monthly basis until you say, "Stop." You decide. You're in charge of your project, and that's how we like it. We're here to help you—just let us know what you want. Fees and the Payment ProcessWe offer single-session and multiple-session mentoring fees, based on your specific needs. You tell us what you need, and we will suggest several options that will guarantee the success of your writing project. When you want to arrange only one mentoring session at a time, then we require your payment in advance. Our fees range from $85.00 to $200.00 per hour—depending who you choose as your mentor No hidden costs. We require a one-hour minimum—however, you can carry over 30 unused minutes toward a second call or advice through e-mail about your project. Depending upon the length and depth of your project, and the number of mentoring sessions that you wish to arrange, we accommodate your financial situation by arranging monthly payments. We do send you an invoice for our services, once a month, in advance, but you will never pay for future mentoring sessions if you choose to discontinue our services. Multiple-session mentoring warrants reduced fees, and we offer three mentoring packages with discounts from 15% to 20%. We believe you should not have to pay "full-price" rates when you choose to work with us on a continuing basis. We require a three-hour minimum per month for our multiple-session mentoring option. This assures you that we will reserve a dedicated amount of time each month just for you and your writing project. General Questions about Writing or PublishingWe answer all your questions that pertain to writing or publishing. For example, some clients want to know:
BrainstormingYou might have a book idea in your head, but you want our expert guidance on how to expand the topic or create the characters. Or, perhaps you think your idea isn't big enough to fill 200 manuscript pages and you'd like our ideas for making your story or topic more compelling to read. Whatever types of brainstorming you would like us to do with you, just ask, and we'll help jump-start your muse. Encouragement and InspirationSimilar to a life coach, our mentoring staff can encourage and inspire you to either begin writing your book, or we can give you time management tips for moving forward when your "day job" gets in the way, or when family members start feeling neglected that you're spending so much time away from them while you're writing your book. Self-doubt can easily creep into your mind when you don't have someone telling you that they believe in your future as a writer. That's where we can help. Just ask us to help you. We've been doing it for years, and we know what it's like to feel discouraged. Don't go it alone. Plot Development for NovelsWhether you've taken our writing course: "How to Write a Fiction Book Fast!" or not, our mentors can help you develop a compelling plot for your novel. It always entails "what's at stake" for your main character, and we can help you create that plot by offering ten to twenty alternatives for what your characters will do next to keep a reader's interest. Chapter-by-Chapter Outlining for a Non-Fiction BookEvery best-selling non-fiction book begins with creating a chapter-by-chapter outline BEFORE you begin writing one word of your manuscript. We will show you how to create chapter titles that intrigue the reader and we will show you how to have your information flow sequentially. One of the pitfalls with most non-fiction books is their lack of organization for the facts and benefits. For example, if you're writing a book about pain relief and one of your topics is exercise, you will want to put everything about exercise into one chapter, rather than slicing up the information into many different locations in your book. Feedback or Critique After Reviewing Your TextNot dissimilar to our full manuscript review services, our mentors can review just one chapter of your book and provide feedback, input, and suggestions for improving your text. Sometimes a one-hour mentoring session is all it takes to show you how to improve your writing before you finish the entire manuscript and have to re-write it, basically from scratch. It's better, we feel, to get your guidance at the beginning of your endeavors, than to feel discouraged when you have to start over. AccountabilityOver the years, we have found that unless you work under a deadline, a project doesn't get done. Some people are better at accountability for their own projects than others. When you have trouble staying "on task" with your writing goals, we can schedule brief mentoring sessions to keep you on track. For example, several clients work with us on a weekly or twice-weekly basis. We require them to send us an e-mail explaining what they have accomplished during that week or two-week period. It's a deadline. We give them feedback on their writing, encouragement, and tips for moving forward. When we don't receive the e-mail, then we follow up to see what's getting in the way of keeping their writing commitment—then we set up a new deadline that they can work towards, instead of postponing their goal or quitting. Writing and completing your book is all about perseverance and finishing the task you started. When You're Stuck and Don't Know What to WriteHave you ever just felt stuck somewhere during your writing process? Whether it involves a fear of failure, or if you feel like you're running out of ideas, just set up a mentoring session with us and we can get you back into the writing mode. Don't procrastinate when you know that we have people here who can definitely help you. Let's get started, shall we?Choose a mentor now! We're waiting to hear from you. All my best, Candace Sinclair What's
the difference between a A mentor uses his or her hard-earned knowledge to instruct, guide and gently lead you to bring about the story you want to tell. He or she is known as a muse, because we draw out of you what you already have inside your heart, but have not been allowed to explore it, until now. We show you the ropes, shortcuts and positive paths to getting your ideas down on paper, and then we encourage you to keep going until you write, "The End." If you stray off course, all you have to do is call your mentor, and explain your situation. We're here for you and we want you to succeed. That's our mission. A coach is someone who helps you follow a structured plan or course of action. He or she helps you strategize how you can win the game. Just as Olympic Gold winners have coaches to make sure they practice and perfect their athletic skills, a writing coach offers the writer a plan and structured path for guaranteed success. When you're accountable to your coach, you won't let her down, will you? Why? Because she believes in you! How Can you Benefit By Hiring a Writing Mentor and Coach? First, we talk with you to determine where your writing project is, during the development process. We talk about what you would like to do and how you could use our help. Then we determine the best course of action that fits into your schedule. After that, you will decide which coaching package you can afford and then we get to work. We can answer all your writing, marketing and publishing questions as you work through and complete each phase of your book, screenplay, or writing project. These coaching sessions are conducted by telephone and you can choose the days and hours that suit you. In addition, while we're coaching and mentoring you, feel free to send any questions by e-mail and we will answer them professionally and promptly. Bottom line? You set a timeline for how long you want to work with us to complete your writing project. It's that simple. Hire us for an hour, or hire us to walk beside you for three months. Either way, you'll shorten your journey, eliminate a lot of stress, and you'll benefit from all that we've learned over the years that can and will enhance your writing efforts. Is this a good thing? I'll let you tell me when you experience the thrill and excitement of holding your completed work in your hands, knowing that you accomplished your goal and your dream is in sight. Shall we begin? Read more about the Process of working with your very own Personal Writing Mentor, and then arrange for a free phone consultation. OUR
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