Your journey is yours. Let's navigate it together.
Personalized book coaching that meets you where you are, from first outline to post-launch marketing, at whatever pace fits your life.
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Writing & Manuscript Development
Querying & Traditional Publishing
Editing &
Revision Guidance
Self-Publishing
Strategy
Timeline & Project Management
Book Promotion &
Author Platform
Idea Stage · First Draft · Between Drafts · Preparing to Query · Planning a Series
Writing & Manuscript Development
- Overcoming writer's block and maintaining momentum
- Developing compelling characters and plot structure
- Strengthening your narrative voice and storytelling
- Planning and outlining your manuscript
- Working through challenging scenes or story problems
- Getting feedback on your work-in-progress
Querying & Traditional Publishing
- Crafting a standout query letter
- Building a complete, polished query package
- Researching and identifying the right literary agents for your work
- Developing a strategic querying timeline and submission plan
- Understanding agent responses and next steps
- Navigating the traditional publishing process with confidence
Editing & Revision
Guidance
- Guidance to make the most of your self-editing rounds
- Understanding which type of editing your manuscript needs
- Creating a manageable revision plan after receiving feedback
- Implementing developmental or editorial feedback effectively
- Preparing your manuscript for professional editing or querying
Self-Publishing
Strategy
- Navigating the self-publishing process from start to finish
- Making informed decisions about editors, cover designers, and formatters
- Understanding distribution, pricing, and publishing platforms
- Planning your book launch strategy
- Working with a launch team and ARC readers
Timeline & Project
Management
- Creating realistic, achievable timelines for your book project
- Breaking down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps
- Staying accountable and on track with your goals
- Balancing writing with the rest of your life
Book Promotion &
Author Platform
- Developing your author brand and online presence
- Creating a book marketing plan that fits your comfort level
- Understanding social media strategies for authors
- Planning effective book launches and promotional campaigns
Allison
Allison is the founder, CEO, and Senior Editor of Golden Editorial. She loves helping authors refine their writing and publish polished, professional books. For the last five years, she has coached authors through every stage of the publishing journey—from first draft to book launch.
With experience managing the backend of indie publishing, coordinating successful book launches, and creating realistic publishing timelines, Allison brings both editorial expertise and practical publishing knowledge to every coaching session.
Julie
Julie is an award-winning romance author represented by Chip Rice at WordLink, Inc. She guides fellow writers in refining their manuscripts and query materials so they can confidently pitch agents and pursue traditional publication.
With firsthand experience navigating the querying trenches and landing representation, Julie knows exactly what it takes to stand out in agents' inboxes.
Claire
Claire provides editing and marketing strategy services for authors across romance, fantasy, general fiction, and nonfiction. With a background in PR and marketing, Claire specializes in helping authors navigate the overwhelm of book marketing by translating big-picture strategy into actionable, genre-specific launch plans.
Her approach is practical, personalized, and designed to work with your
strengths—not against them. Whether you're launching your first book or your tenth, she'll help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually moves the needle.
Lenora
Lenora is a book launch strategist and author virtual assistant with thirteen years experience in the book publishing space. She provides full book launch support, including metadata research, coaching for KDP publishing, reader magnet landing pages {BookFunnel & StoryOrigin}, ARC management, account optimization, A+ Content, newsletter setup, swaps and more.
An author ally, Lenora loves working with most fiction genres and some non-fiction. She thrives helping authors do the next write thing.
Tim
Tim is an award-winning epic fantasy author known for his emotionally raw, character-driven stories. His debut trilogy, A Vengeful Realm, won the Chanticleer International Book Award’s Overall Best Book of 2023 and the 2024 CIBA Grand Prize for Best Series, earning praise for its visceral stakes and morally complex characters. Beyond his own writing, Tim mentors emerging writers through his author coaching community. With courses, writing groups, and craft-focused workshops, he transforms the way new storytellers approach their craft and creativity so they can build sustainable author brands capable of edifying the world one story at a time.
Coaching calls
60-minute coaching call
One hour with your coach, live.
90-minute coaching call
An extra half hour to go deeper on the manuscript.
Coaching with Allison
60-minute call
90-minute call
Document review add-ons
Want your coach to read your writing before the call?
Verbal feedback, no markup
Your coach reads the manuscript and gives comprehensive feedback out loud during your call — no tracked changes or written comments.
General review with tracked comments
A general review and critique, with tracked comments left directly in your document. Not a substitute for our full editing services.
Query letter review
Award-winning author and book coach Julie helps you craft the most compelling query letter possible — bring a draft to work from.
Query sample chapters edit
Line edits and proofreading on your sample chapters (usually the first three), plus notes on developmental issues. Julie is glad to look at your synopsis too.
Bundles
Book ahead, keep a steady rhythm, and pay less per session.
3+ sessions
Book three or more coaching sessions and take 10% off your total.
6-month package
One session a month for six months, paid in full — the sixth is free.
1 session free
12-month package
One session a month for a year, paid in full — two sessions free.
2 sessions free
Interested in a coaching bundle with Allison? Reach out to inquire.
All prices in USD. Add-ons are billed on your manuscript’s word count; packages are paid in full up front.
