Book Coaching Services

Have you always dreamed of writing, but need help to know where to start? Are you writing a book that’s dragging on forever because you’re stuck in a creative rough patch? Do you have a completed manuscript that feels like it’s lacking something, but you’re not sure what?

Christine can help you make your writing goals a reality!

In addition to being an award-winning author, Christine Kindberg is a professional editor and an experienced instructor of creative writing. She loves working one-on-one with fellow writers to problem-solve a manuscript or to figure out writing habits and structures to unlock creativity.
Contact her to take the next step in making your writing goals a reality.

 
“I had been trying to make progress on my memoir for years, but fear, lack of focus, and insecurity kept me stuck. I would highly recommend Christine Kindberg as a writing coach who delivers!
Don’t wait. Your story matters.”
— Kim, working on a memoir
 

Problem-Solving package ($250)

for writers with a manuscript-in-progress looking to get past a particular snag in the story or structure

  • two 45-min Zoom coaching sessions

  • troubleshooting conversations to help you solve a discrete issue with structure, character development, plot, or the main argument of your book

  • general feedback on your manuscript’s main strengths and weaknesses (if requested)

  • proven, professional advice tailored to your manuscript and writing style

Manuscript Development package ($400)

for writers at an early stage in their process (or looking for a complete manuscript overhaul)

  • four 45-min coaching sessions

  • feedback and guidance on your book concept to strengthen the foundation of your manuscript

  • step-by-step assistance in creating a detailed outline of the story or a table of contents

  • personalized suggestions of writing exercises and reading recommendations to further develop your skills and/or to generate relevant content ideas

  • proven, professional advice tailored to your personality and writing style

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Start-To-Finish package ($1000)

for motivated writers who want to make their book dreams a reality

  • eight 45-min Zoom coaching sessions (spaced out across various stages of progress)

  • feedback and guidance on your book concept to strengthen the foundation of your manuscript

  • step-by-step assistance in creating a detailed outline of the story or a table of contents

  • personalized suggestions of writing exercises and reading recommendations to further develop your skills and/or to generate relevant content ideas

  • guidance on setting practical, achievable goals for manuscript growth at a pace you can sustain

  • accountability and encouragement for meeting your self-defined writing goals

  • professional assessment of the manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses (after completion of first draft) and expert advice to improve the areas that need revision

  • introduction to the publishing process and recommendations for pursuing publication or self-publishing, for when you’re ready to share your book with the world

  • proven, professional advice tailored to your personality and writing style

 

Individual Coaching Sessions

  • $75 per 45-min Zoom coaching session
    ($100 for initial intake session if not part of a package)

  • discussions tailored to provide encouragement and accountability around the goals you identify in the intake session

  • guidance on setting self-imposed writing deadlines and developing sustainable habits

  • proven, professional advice tailored to your personality and writing style

“Christine’s knowledge, encouragement, and specific suggestions for my personality and writing style have worked wonders. I am making progress again!”
— Kim, working on a memoir
 

Professional Manuscript Evaluation

  • $100 for first 50 pages (double-spaced), $1 per page after that

  • assessment of manuscript’s overall strengths and weaknesses, explained in one-page response letter

  • detailed manuscript comments with suggestions for how to improve scenes, plot points, dialogue or details of character development (for fiction or memoir); or suggestions for how to improve the development and support of an argument (for other nonfiction)

  • proven, professional advice tailored to your personality and writing style

Contact Christine to see how she can help you achieve your writing goals.

Check out some samples of Christine’s instruction and conversational style: