the Writers' Collaborative · Reading, MA
Writing Coaching.
One-on-one coaching with an expert lead, in person at the Writers' Collaborative or via Zoom. Arrive with questions, leave with solutions.
Personalized Writing Support
Ninety-minute, one-on-one coaching sessions with an expert lead, available daytime and evening throughout the week. Sessions run in person at the Writers' Collaborative or via Zoom, and we'll pair you with the right lead based on your needs.
Each session is $225, including our thorough preparation and the session itself.
How We Can Work Together
Your session is personalized to you and your writing. Things we can work through include:
- ✓ Getting started in writing and building a writing routine
- ✓ Beginning a new project
- ✓ Outlining and drafting
- ✓ Story structure support
- ✓ Editing and revision
- ✓ Character development
- ✓ Genre-specific strategies
- ✓ Project management and accountability
- ✓ Publishing pathways
- ✓ Developing and maintaining readership
How a Session Works
Four steps from booking to the session itself.
Book Your Session
Choose a coaching session time that works best for you.
We Confirm Your Session
We'll reach out within 24 hours to collect any materials you'd like us to review. That's also when you let us know whether you'd prefer to meet in person at the Writers' Collaborative or via Zoom. If you haven't worked with us before, this conversation is how we learn about you and your writing, so we can personalize your experience.
Send Your Materials
Please send materials, questions, or anything you want us to review at least 48 hours ahead of your session. If you're sending more than twenty pages, please send your materials at least five days prior to ensure we have enough time to review them.
Your Session
Ninety minutes, one-on-one, in person at the Writers' Collaborative or via Zoom, whichever you chose. We work through what you brought and you leave with concrete next steps.
Choose a Session Time
After you book, we'll be in touch within 24 hours to confirm your session and collect any materials you'd like us to review.
Every Writers' Collaborative membership includes a dedicated writing coach and on-demand support through the Writers' Clinic, along with our writing workspace, writing groups, and weekly programming, for $149 per month. See membership details.
If you need to cancel or reschedule a session you've booked, let us know. We'll credit your session and move it to a time that works better for you.
Work With the Same Coach Over Time
A single coaching session is $225. Writers' Collaborative membership is $149 per month and includes a dedicated writing coach who knows you and your work, starting with Base Camp, an exclusive strategy session where you create your roadmap. From there, your coach keeps you on track with scheduled check-ins, the Writers' Clinic gives you on-demand support whenever you need it, and your membership includes our writing workspace, every writing group, and our weekly programming.
Coaching through the Writers' Clinic is currently in beta.
Not Sure Whether Coaching Is Right for You?
Give us a call. We'll learn about your project and goals and talk through how a session might help. If you'd rather work with the same coach over time, take a look at membership.
Questions about coaching? Email info@writersclc.com or call (781) 663-2800