Roll up your sleeves, and
Light all those bullshit excuses on fire.
It's time to finish your book.
Don’t write another chapter until you grab the 10 Step Chapter Checklist.
Transform your chapters from blah to badass.
If you're writing a book, you need Jocelyn.
I was terrified of writing a crappy book. Jocelyn supported me through every step of the process from defining my ideal reader and outlining my book, through many iterations of writing and reworking. I finally have a complete draft of the book I'm genuinely excited to talk about for the next decade. I can't count how many times her insights got me un-stuck.
— DR. BROOKE SMITH
You have a damn good idea
And you’re serious about unleashing it into the world.
But right now, you’re stuck.
Frustrated as hell.
You’re feeling the struggle of all your hard work to get your book ready for publishing.
Jump up and give me a “Hell yeah!” if you’re:
Feeling like your book is almost good enough, but you’re second-guessing yourself on whether or not it’s good enough for publishing.
Throwing out tens of thousands of words (maybe even complete drafts (ouch!)) as you jackhammer your story into shape.
Writing from a place of fear and doubt and the belief that your book has to be “absolutely perfect” before you show it or share it with anyone.
(Wait! This doesn’t mean you should run out and show it to everyone!)Going back to the beginning of a finished, or half-finished, draft to keep revising and polishing because you're stuck and you can't move forward.
(How many words you got? 20k? 50k? There’s a reason for that.)
Imagine what it would feel like to go from banging your forehead against the keyboard to having readers tattoo their favorite quote from your book on their arm.
I’ve been offered representation by the agent of my dreams.
We've just finished signing the paperwork. Jocelyn’s coaching and editing played a huge role in this success.
— MATTHEW JACKSON
I’m Jocelyn
I’m in the business of transforming books from flailing to formidable.
You? You’re ready to get your book finished so it can strut like John Travolta down the publishing red carpet.
You’re ready to call bullshit on waiting and wasting another week, month, year, or maybe even **cough** decade **cough** talking about the book you want to someday publish.
Well friend, someday is today.
Readers are out there waiting for your book.
To entertain, inform, make a difference, and grip their imaginations.
Bottom Line: You need a book coach who has studied with great story craft mentors and who has spent her life obsessing over the power of stories on the world.
(I’ve been told I have a “sixth-sense” when it comes to understanding stories.)
A FEW CLIENT BOOKS
Ready to bring your book to life?
(We’re talking full-on laboratory lightning and shouting, “It’s alive!”)
Here’s how we get started:
Novel Evaluation
You’ve finished writing your book. Now what? Focused help to level up your existing novel draft, sort out the shit sandwich (cough)…er…challenges, and get a clear idea of how to revise.
Book Coaching
For the serious writer when you’re ready for someone to keep you on track, provide ongoing feedback, guidance, and support. Six month of 1-on-1 partnership through the writing or revision process.
Nonfiction
I work with a limited number of nonfiction writers. I can help you develop your book idea, troubleshoot problem areas, and guide you through organizing your book.
Jocelyn was the secret weapon for getting my book published!
If it wasn't for her, I would still just have a disjointed manuscript and be swirling in self doubt and disorganization. She was an incredible leader who simultaneously cared for me and challenged me every step of the way. From her practical writing tips to the emotional support helping me push past my mental blocks, she truly is the true secret weapon to getting your book published.
— KELSEY KURTIS, The Connection Method
