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Cinematic Book Coaching

Helping speculative fiction writers build novels from the ground up

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Make your opening pages count

First Chapter Deep Dive 

Is your opening doing the heavy lifting? I’ll assess how your world, voice, and character arc come across and give you focused next steps to help your story hook readers and hold up.

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Big stories need bold support

Meet Your Coach

I’m Karen, an Author Accelerator–certified book coach trained in the Blueprint for a Book method. I specialize in helping speculative and genre-blending fiction writers turn ambitious ideas into structured, resonant novels with clarity and confidence.

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    How We Can Work Together

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    Speculative Fiction
    Boot Camp:
    Project Plan in 3 months

    Turn your big idea into a solid foundation. In Boot Camp, we’ll clarify your genre expectations, map structure and arcs, and build a custom project plan for your story. You’ll leave with a clear plan, creative momentum, and the confidence to start drafting.

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    Story Lab:
    12-Month 1:1 Coaching

    Build your novel with guidance and support. In Story Lab, we’ll create a custom Blueprint to map your world, plot, arcs, and themes. Then you’ll draft with monthly feedback, coaching calls, and accountability—so you stay focused, supported, and moving forward.

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    Revisions
    Roadmap:
    Manuscript Review

    Clarify your next draft with focused feedback. In the Revisions Roadmap, I’ll analyze your manuscript, provide a detailed editorial letter and inline notes, and meet with you to map next steps. Leave with clear direction to strengthen your story.

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    Testimonials

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      Alice W., UK

      "Thanks to Karen's careful and encouraging feedback and support, I have made more meaningful progress on my novel in the last 6 months than in the last 3 years combined."

      Samantha N., CA

      "Karen has a unique talent: quickly focusing on the core of who you are and helping you define your story."

      Kacey H., AL

      "Karen’s book coaching helped me get clear, stay accountable, and feel truly seen in the process. It was exactly the mix of support and challenge I needed ."
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      As an Author Accelerator certified and licensed book coach, I am qualified to coach writers using Author Accelerator’s strategy, methods, and materials, but I operate independently of Author Accelerator and am not affiliated with them.

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