One Life Coaching

does your writing need some love? LET me help.

For over fifteen years I’ve worked as a communications professional in a range of capacities—academic writing, project development, ghostwriting, communication planning, and public relations. I’ve edited some of Canada’s leading writers and I’ve worked extensively with those coming to the page for the first time, driven by a story they need to tell. I coach and mentor emerging writers and professionals embarking on short- and long-term writing and communication projects. Currently I focus my practise on supporting emerging and professional writers at any stage of a writing project—from conception to realization, or the messy space in between.

What does coaching look like? One to one coaching for writers might include support structuring or planning a book, developing and enhancing an ongoing writing practise, troubleshooting a complicated project, or getting particular feedback and editing advice on a shorter piece of writing. It may simply be a way to hold yourself accountable to a longer term project with regularly scheduled check-ins. If you’re unsure what you need, we will work together to tailor the coaching sessions to best meet your needs. This is an excellent way to work together if you’re not yet ready for a full manuscript evaluation or if you simply need some one to one support.

Coaching rates are available by the hour ($95 + HST), with discounted rates for pre-paid packages of six and ten hours. Each season, I work with a very limited number of writers in a one to one capacity. Through May, 2024, I’m offering a special rate for pre-paid coaching packages of six and ten hours. Packages must be pre-paid in advance and working times are flexible.

Coaching rates (available until May, 2024)

Six-hour package: $545 + HST
Ten-hour package: $895 + HST

Be in touch for more information or to schedule a free consultation to see if working together is right for you.

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Trevor acted as a developmental editor on one of my stories. What struck me most was not just the thoroughness of his critique, his copious notes, but the penetrating insight, the encouragement to go deeper into a piece that I thought, quite mistakenly, I understood.

—Lucian Childs
Toronto, ON