Client Testimonials
“I wanted to ensure I was thinking through plot, character, and stakes with a critical eye prior to writing a full first draft of this next project. I without question benefited from this type of prescriptive planning as I now have a helpful guide/outline as I move into the drafting phase. You have been a great champion for this book and skilled at pointing out gaps where the plot or character arcs might need to be more fleshed out. I felt throughout as though you understand the tone and point of this novel from the beginning and were very encouraging in terms of shepherding me to this point and setting me up for what will hopefully be a solid first draft.”
-Emily Hampson
“Heather is a marvelous partner in the difficult process of writing a book. I feel very fortunate to have such an insightful coach in my corner. I have worked out many thorny plot problems with her help, and have benefited from her kind and clear-eyed assessment of my work-in-progress. Always encouraging, she has provided invaluable support for the emotional ups and downs of writing a book, helping me strategize on not just the mechanics of the writing but the process as well. I highly recommend Heather's services to anyone who is serious about getting a book out into the world.”
—Shawndra Miller
"Meeting with Heather completely changed (and re-energized) my approach to editing my manuscript. She read my draft closely and provided a clear set of observations that honored the positive parts of the work, but also flagged what wasn’t working. With a keen eye for detail and characterization, Heather made concrete suggestions to strengthen the story arc and amplify themes. She identified several scenes that did not serve the story fully, and then, in conversation, walked me through the thought process on whether I should cut the scenes or re-write them. At no point did I disagree with her insight. On the contrary, it was a relief to discuss my thoughts with someone so competent and careful. I highly recommend reaching out to Heather to discuss your project. It may be exactly what you need!"
—Emily Mumford
“From the first second Heather and I started talking about my manuscript I knew I was in good hands. She is professional and clear—so I knew what she needed from me and what I could expect from her which was very helpful! When talking about my manuscript, I felt she had a deep understanding of both my characters and storyline which was such a comforting and encouraging feeling. Our conversation truly felt like a gift—to be able to speak one on one with someone who is fully invested in your story and success is all an aspiring novelist could dream of! Heather was able to identify and carefully explain scenes/lines that weren’t *quite* working and then provide amazing insight and advice in terms of what might work instead or helped me talk through which direction would be best to go in. I’ve been editing for a while and was nervous for another round of edits but now after working with Heather I feel inspired and reenergized to get back to the process and bring this novel home! I’m so grateful for Heather’s expertise.”
— Colleen Temple
“Heather provided invaluable support as I prepared to send my novel to agents. She was endlessly positive and informative, deftly refining my submission materials and providing instructions and advice. She was a true advocate—she really "got" my book and cared about helping it find an agent who would as well. And best of all, she explained the reasons for everything she suggested, demystifying an otherwise intimidating process. Working with Heather made the terrifying prospect of exposing my work to the world seem completely doable.”
— Erica Saltzman
“Heather showed me the value of having a book coach; I highly recommend working with her. She helped me think through the prep work that would make my writing process smoother. I’m sure without her I would have scrapped my first few versions when I realized, too late, that I’d forgotten to think about critical aspects of character or storyline. She helped me focus on what was most important and make steady progress with check-ins and encouragement. Her feedback on my writing was helpful, both encouraging and constructive.”
—Shira Lee
“Heather's feedback was exactly what I needed: positive feedback, questions, and suggestions for improvement. She pointed out areas for improvement and offered suggestions to help with story structure and character definition, while also encouraging me to keep my butt in the chair and press on with my first romance novel (after successfully publishing five nonfiction books).”
— Amy Bizzarri
“Heather is very professional and provides constructive feedback. She also does a great job of ensuring that what you’re intending to convey as a writer is showing up on the page. And when she identifies where an improvement could be made, she also provides helpful suggestions on how to address it.”
— Rebecca Prenevost, Author of the Mom Walks series