I currently only offer the four-week Feedback and Accountability package. I created the four-week model because I wanted to design something that helps people get into a more regular habit of writing and brainstorming, and puts more emphasis on skill building. I enjoy the process of getting to know my clients’ writing over time, and giving tailored feedback and strategies that they can use every time they sit down to write.

Nope! But I like to schedule the four meetings in advance. That way, from the beginning, you have your deadlines set. I also know that life happens. If you’re unable to meet one week or need to cancel, no worries! I just ask that you give me a heads-up as soon as you can, and we can find a better time!

I ask that you send your writing at least 48 hours in advance of our calls. That way, I have time to read your work and give feedback, and you have time to review the notes before we meet.

I use PayPal and Venmo, and you don’t have to pay before the package starts. I ask clients to Venmo or PayPal me after each session (which breaks down to $62.50), so you don’t have to send anything in advance!

Not at all. I’ve worked with true beginners as well as seasoned humor writers. I tailor my coaching to match the goals and experience level of each client. If you’re just starting out, we’ll likely spend some time at the beginning deep diving into fundamental concepts, like the “game” of the piece and the point of view. I have slides and other resources that I can share during our calls to help break down these concepts. For more experienced humor writers, we’ll likely spend less time on fundamental concepts, and more time looking for punch-up opportunities, crystallizing the voice, and honing the jokes. Of course, for both beginners and more experienced writers, it depends on what stage your piece is in. My goal is to give you the honest feedback that I think will best support your vision, help you hone your process, and help you reach your publishing goals.

You can! It depends on your goals. I’ve designed my coaching package so that writers can choose to work on one new piece a week, polish one piece over the course of four weeks, or do a mix of both. Both approaches are valuable and will help you build your skills, so it’s really up to you. I try to keep enough structure to give you the accountability you’re looking for, while also keeping it flexible enough to accommodate how you like to work.

I do! While I can't guarantee outcomes (I've racked up a ton of rejections in the past decade — it's just part of the process), I can give you honest and actionable feedback that will help you get your pieces submission-ready. 

There's no shortcut to getting into any particular publication — it's a combination of:

• Consistently submitting polished work

• Reading the publication regularly

• Following the submission guidelines 

You can also consider writing pieces that align to seasonal trends (i.e. submitting a summer-themed piece in early May, or a Halloween piece in mid-September or so). 

I also recommend moving through a volume of work, because sometimes it comes down to luck/timing. For example, a piece may be rejected if the publication has recently run a piece about a similar topic (or is about to run one). That's why, in addition to giving feedback on one piece each week, I also ask my clients to include headline ideas for future pieces. This is for a few reasons, including: 

• Building up your brainstorming muscles

• Having a backlog of pieces that you're excited to write — it takes the pressure off of any one piece to succeed

• Having a sounding board on ideas before you write them. It's often easier to tweak something at the idea stage, and I personally find having a sounding board for ideas very helpful in my own writing.   

My goal is to help you develop a solid understanding of the fundamentals of humor writing and a process you can repeat every time you sit down to write. From submission strategies to brainstorming and drafting tips, we can chat about all of this during our one-on-ones! 

Yes, I would love to take a look at one to three pieces you’ve written before we start working together. This helps me understand where you are in the process and lets me get to know you better as a writer. They don’t have to be published pieces. If you aren’t published yet, you can share a link to a Google Doc. If you’re just starting out and you don’t have any writing samples, that’s okay, too! You can tell me a little bit more about your writing journey and goals so far. You can take a look at my intake form to see what questions I ask before we work together.

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