Let's make your writing dreams come true
It takes fierce dedication to give your ideas the time and effort needed to become a publishable book. Depending on the length and level of complexity, it can take writers anywhere from one to eight years to give their creativity structure and form. The honest truth is that writing a book can be an uphill battle.
But it doesn't have to be this way!
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Think about this: Your favourite authors started exactly where you did – in front of a blank page. But they were able to pull through and succeed in their goals; they knew how to shut out the noise, place their trust in professionals who know what they're doing, and get the guidance and support they needed.
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You can too.
Meet your coach &Â editor
PURNIMA BALA (they/she)
⬦ Published writer of speculative fiction and poetry
⬦ Graduate and former TA of The Writer's Studio, Simon Fraser University
⬦ Certified in creative writing
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Drawing from the knowledge I've gained in almost six years in this field, I focus on ensuring that everything I provide is tailored to your writing style, your capabilities, your goals. It is with utmost pride that I can say I've had a perfect run of satisfied clients over these years, and it all comes down to my love for and absolute dedication to helping writers with their books and craft. I know what it's like to be on the other side of things, to experience the sting of criticism and the warm joy of praise, so you can be assured that I will treat your work with utmost care.
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That said, I'm eager to work with you!
Choose your focus ...
BASED ON THE CURRENT STAGE OF YOUR WRITING JOURNEY
Personal Coaching
You're in the process of drafting your book, but you're stuck or struggling with certain areas and don't know how to move forward. You lack clarity in your ideas and need guidance, brainstorming sessions, writing prompts and generative exercises, help with time management, and encouragement.
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Cost: $35 for a single session; $160 for a 5-session package with weekly prompts & online availability on chat/email
Call duration: 60 mins per session
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Get in touch for a free consultation.
Chapter Critique
You haven't completed writing your book yet, but you do have several chapters ready and want to know their strengths and gaps. You don't want line editing at this stage, but you'd like a comprehensive understanding of whether the elements in your chapter are working the way they should.
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Cost: $0.01 per word
What you get: 3-5 pages listing the strengths and weaknesses of the chapter along with notes on how to develop it further
Turnaround time: 72 hours (subject to availabillity)
Line Editing + Feedback
You have a draft of your book ready, with no missing elements or chapters yet to be filled out. However, you're sure that the language and flow can be spruced up and that there are grammatical errors to be corrected. You want line-by-line edits and suggestions in case of discrepancies or gaps in the overall story.
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Cost: $0.02 per word
Turnaround time: ranging from 24 hrs for 1000 words to one month for 100,000 words (subject to availability)