​Private Fiction Coaching
Nurture Your Talent

Ever wish you could get personalised attention from an industry professional?

Fiction coaching is for dedicated authors who need guidance to plan, write or edit a novel.

Don’t stay stuck where you are or be so afraid of making a wrong choice that you never finish. Now is the time to get guidance from someone who has walked in your shoes and knows where you’re coming from, so your book has the best chance of publication.

Sandy Vaile is unfailingly kind, intuitive and has a decade of experience in the industry, including having books contracted by one of the Big 5 publishing houses.

She has a gift for explaining things so they make sense and always goes the extra mile in her quest to help author succeed.

Fiction coaching can change your life!

​Having a fiction coach is like having an industry expert in your back pocket, to hold your hand through the writing process and act as a voice of reason when you’re standing on a ledge of uncertainty.

​Does this sound like you?

• Need help to shape your ideas into captivating stories that engage readers.
• Have plenty of great ideas, but need a sounding board to shape them into a book that works.
• Have written your way into a mess with no idea how to sort all the issues out.
• Have received conflicting feedback and don’t know what to believe.
• Brimming with creative potential, but vague about how to direct it.
• Tired of not getting helpful feedback on your manuscript (or getting conflicting feedback). 

It can help you write more efficiently by catching problems before they develop, and highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.

What will we do during the sessions?

Coaching sessions are customised to your needs with the purpose of improving your manuscript and story craft. (An added bonus is a boost to your confidence as the way forward becomes clear.)

Here's what we can work on (depending on what you need):

• You talk me through your story and what you are trying to achieve, so I can identify areas for improvement and come up with a plan to get it finished. ​
• Check that the main characters have well-developed emotional arcs, which are relevant to the external plot.
• Ensure you're making the most of conflicts and there's enough at stake to make the situation urgent. 
• Identify key conflict points in the story and where they occur. 
• Review the chapter/scene list to ensure it's cohesive. 
• Do live editing, i.e. read a scene together and talk through areas for improvement. This will look at every aspect of your writing style, technique and sentence composition.
• Hold your hand while you write (or fix) a manuscript. 
• Work on specific writing techniques that are giving you trouble, e.g. showing vs telling, deep point of view. 
• Develop a query pack, i.e. an elevator pitch, synopsis and query letter. 

Why do I need to book a call first?

It's important to be sure we are a good fit to work together, so I can bring out the best in you and your story. That's why I offer complimentary storytelling clarity sessions to talk through your goals and struggles, and make sure we are aligned. After all, I want you to be 100% comfortable that you are going to get awesome value from our time together. 

Authors who work with Sandy feel more confident and capable.

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Ready to get started?
Sandy Vaile is waiting to chat to you.

How much does private coaching cost?

Recurring (weekly or fortnightly) coaching sessions are just $147 AUD.
A one-off coaching session is $177 AUD.

Every session comes with a money back guarantee because I already know you’re going to get enormous value from them and see your writing come along in leaps and bounds, but I want you to feel completely comfortable about working with me.