From Regina Lane at Laneway Press, a description of her services:
A writing coach is an invaluable investment for the aspiring author. As an author myself, editor and a publisher, I have the experience to help you define what you want to say, who you want to reach and the impact you wish to have.
I can help you set writing goals, a structure and a program of work, and keep you focused and accountable. Even the most successful of authors benefit from coaching; someone to keep them motivated and to help move them through the inevitable blocks all writers encounter.
Whether you need a writing coach to get started, or an editor to fine tune your story, I can help you with:
Your goal – your vision for success, your core message or storyline. z
Your audience – what they read, what you want them to feel, know and understand.
Market research – styles, angles and approaches of other books, where are the gaps?
Writing and self-editing – knowing the difference and when to do what.
Assessment – sometimes the first step, if you come to me with a complete draft.
Editing – structural and copy editing to get your manuscript ship shape for publication.
Self-publishing – costs, platforms, potential for success, marketing and distribution.
Self-promotion – guidance in how to engage your audience via social and traditional media.