Project Coaching

Coach. Cheerleader. Taskmaster. Organizer-in-chief. Therapist. Boss. Friend.

Call me what you whatever you like. (As long as it’s not “Fran.”)

I’ll be at your side whether it’s for a single motivational session to set you back on track, or as a consistent guide through a year-long book project: from conception to proposal to first draft, all the way to final manuscript revisions.

Once we talk about what you think isn’t working, or just how you envision your project, I can provide an impartial diagnosis and clear next steps. I’m particularly practiced at helping authors keep their vision for their project alive while addressing editorial memos, market demands, and plain old existential crises.

Get in touch if you could use help setting realistic timelines, establishing accountability in your process, and reaching the goal of getting your work out into the world. Or if you just need a sympathetic ear—because I get it.

Testimonials

“A million thanks, Frances. Your insights, guidance, professional tricks, and hunches are such a relief! I finally have a road map!”

— Academic and nonfiction author

“You’ve been so responsive, intuitive, sensitive, encouraging, and exacting through this whole thing. I honestly don’t know why I made it so hard on myself for so long.”

— Pushcart-nominated short story writer

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