I freelanced for ten years before I felt comfortable with risk.
I’m not talking about the kind of risk that comes from the precarious financial nature of the industry but the creative, emotional, and intellectual chances you need to take to tell a story the way it deserves to be told. I kept busy and kept my head above water. However, I was in no way steering my own ship. I bet a lot of writers can relate to that feeling.
When I lacked the confidence to face a host of story rejections, I strung together systems and structures for my business. After all, who needs to stare down a “no” from National Geographic when you can set up flow charts and templates? My organizational efforts boosted my fortitude and I slowly emerged from my creative shell to pitch stronger stories.
Those more demanding assignments proved to me time and time again the value of having a plan and a set of processes to guide your writing life and business. Without realizing what I was building, I had created the procedures and strategies I needed to craft more rewarding pieces.
Now I coach writers from all backgrounds, areas of focus, and experience levels on developing business strategies that support their artistic endeavours. I offer planning days, interactive workshops, and affordable DIY resources that help generate a sense of agency in an industry where people often lack control.
I’m not talking about the kind of risk that comes from the precarious financial nature of the industry but the creative, emotional, and intellectual chances you need to take to tell a story the way it deserves to be told. I kept busy and kept my head above water. However, I was in no way steering my own ship. I bet a lot of writers can relate to that feeling.
When I lacked the confidence to face a host of story rejections, I strung together systems and structures for my business. After all, who needs to stare down a “no” from National Geographic when you can set up flow charts and templates? My organizational efforts boosted my fortitude and I slowly emerged from my creative shell to pitch stronger stories.
Those more demanding assignments proved to me time and time again the value of having a plan and a set of processes to guide your writing life and business. Without realizing what I was building, I had created the procedures and strategies I needed to craft more rewarding pieces.
Now I coach writers from all backgrounds, areas of focus, and experience levels on developing business strategies that support their artistic endeavours. I offer planning days, interactive workshops, and affordable DIY resources that help generate a sense of agency in an industry where people often lack control.
Book Your Free 15 Minute Discovery Call
Working my plan and planning my work has made all the difference to me – and it will for you too. Let’s start charting your course today.
Not sure which service is right for you? I offer free 15 minute discovery calls. No matter what you choose, you'll be glad you hopped on a call because...
Not sure which service is right for you? I offer free 15 minute discovery calls. No matter what you choose, you'll be glad you hopped on a call because...
- In responding to my brief pre-call questionnaire, you’ll review and organize your priorities.
- As we chat, you’ll look inwards as you examine the kind of road you want to forge for yourself and your career.
- We’ll get a sense of each other’s personality and communication style. Am I someone you feel comfortable with?
- You’ll get clarity on expectations – what we can expect of each other, what you can expect of yourself.
- I can share what I have to offer and how I can help.
Business Blueprint: Power Hours Package
It’s time for you to take charge of your business planning, and I can’t wait to help!
This package of three “power hour” sessions helps writers take control of their business and develop a sense of agency, clarity, and purpose.
Together, we can address some of the following challenges, including:
After each session, I’ll share some homework exercises for you and provide feedback over email. You’ll feel amazing after investing time and effort into strategic planning for your writing business, instead of just immersing yourself in day-to-day operations. That’s the magic of working ON your business (and not just IN it!)
Each package (3 x 60 minutes) costs $545 (+HST).
This package of three “power hour” sessions helps writers take control of their business and develop a sense of agency, clarity, and purpose.
Together, we can address some of the following challenges, including:
- Creating goals for the upcoming quarter and breaking them down into manageable, achievable steps.
- Identifying how to do more “deep” work (aka your incredible writing) and far less “shallow” work (all that other stuff that doesn’t pay the bills.)
- How to refine and redesign your pitching process to increase efficiency and success.
- Developing a social media strategy that minimizes stress and distraction.
- Drafting a realistic budget for business expenses and investments.
After each session, I’ll share some homework exercises for you and provide feedback over email. You’ll feel amazing after investing time and effort into strategic planning for your writing business, instead of just immersing yourself in day-to-day operations. That’s the magic of working ON your business (and not just IN it!)
Each package (3 x 60 minutes) costs $545 (+HST).
"Can I Pick Your Brain?" Consultation
I believe that big things can happen in a small amount of time!
My 45 minute "can I pick your brain?" sessions are the perfect way to blast through the worries that are weighing down your to-do list and free up your time and energy to take on bigger business tasks.
What can we do in 45 minutes? Here's some ideas based on recent client collaborations.
After our 45 minute telephone or Zoom call, I'll type up a summary of our conversation so you can reference it as needed in the future.
45 minute session costs $145 (+HST).
My 45 minute "can I pick your brain?" sessions are the perfect way to blast through the worries that are weighing down your to-do list and free up your time and energy to take on bigger business tasks.
What can we do in 45 minutes? Here's some ideas based on recent client collaborations.
- We can clarify the purpose of a social media network and craft a plan for maximizing your marketing efforts.
- We work together to develop a pitch for a story you're working on and brainstorm ideas on where you can submit it.
- We talk through the finances of freelancing and I'll provide honest, helpful advice on the business side of writing.
- We explore how to improve your monthly newsletter and work on a template.
- We go through the pros and cons of starting or reviving a business blog.
- You pepper me with all of your burning digital media questions, from little pain points to big philosophical issues.
After our 45 minute telephone or Zoom call, I'll type up a summary of our conversation so you can reference it as needed in the future.
45 minute session costs $145 (+HST).
Privacy Policies and GDPR Consultations
GDPR is an important piece of legislation that impacts nearly every Canadian website. And if you're not in compliance, the repercussions are serious - and costly.
I offer a GDPR compliance package which includes an e-copy of my book GDPR Compliance For Canadian Small Businesses and Bloggers (complete with the 11 key steps for compliance and filled with Canadian and international sources, examples, and references), a 45 minute phone consultation to answer any questions you might have about GDPR compliance, a customized privacy policy, plus follow up email support, for $195.00 (+HST). I also offer stand alone customized privacy policies - a key component of GDPR compliance - for $95.00 (+ HST). If you prefer to handle things yourself, my economical privacy policy template will help. You can find it here. |