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manuscript & coaching services


Welcome to my Manuscript & Coaching Services page! I'm so pleased to be able to provide critique services to others! 

Why choose Tif?
I'm a veteran Army officer with a Bachelors in Nursing and a Master in Public Administration in Healthcare Management. I am a Filipino-American, traditionally published author of romance, women's fiction, and soon, YA. I've been a mentor for PitchWars and AWP, and currently am adjunct faculty for Drexel MFA. Before I was agented and published, I spent many years in the query trenches, and all the while I critiqued and beta read other authors' manuscripts.  What this all means: I'm empathetic, hardworking, deadline-oriented, communicative, and honest. Take a look at my press kit here.

Services:
Query Critique: Bring me your best query, and I will make it better. This service includes an initial critique (line by line) using track changes in Word, with two revisions. A total of three passes over your query.  - $75
Genres: YA contemporary, contemporary romance, contemporary fiction

Manuscript Critique: I will be your very picky beta reader. I will write a critique letter that highlights your plot, pacing, main characters, and setting. I will also use track changes in Word to point out your strengths as well as places for improvement. I welcome short and partial works. Rate is $o.oo5/word . Includes a 20 minute follow up video chat to address questions and suggestions.
Genres: YA contemporary, contemporary romance,  contemporary fiction
  • Submit your 1,000 words to see if we fit! 

Book Coaching: Do you need someone to walk with you on your path? I can provide 1-to-1 coaching that can take you from Once Upon a Time to The End and anywhere in between, through querying, and author administration. With coaching, you're inviting me to motivate you to complete your writerly tasks! In addition, I have developed the Chapters Course that I tailor for where you are in your work, from goal-setting, evaluation of productivity, and querying just to name a few. 

You're ready for Book Coaching when:
  • You have decided you want to be published or to publish your book.
  • You are open to suggestions and critique of your work, and to have someone with you in this path. There is no substitution for this!
  • You are willing to set time aside from your schedule to make writing a priority.
  • You can commit to being responsive to emails, and to have a close professional relationship, with a coach that will provide you with suggestions.
  • You are motivated to be steps closer to publication!

How do we know that we fit? The following evaluation is free, but only to serious inquiries.
  • My specialty is women's fiction, romance, and young adult, but I'm willing to work with writers who write in all categories and genres.
  • Submit your query, synopsis or sample of work work up to 1000 words. This is for evaluation and not critique.
  • We can jump on a 15-minute call to gauge our personalities and whether they fit, and discuss what your needs may be, and if I am able to provide that for you. This is the "it" factor in coaching. 

I have several coaching packages available to include:
  • Bronze Level:  A one-time thorough assessment of where you are in your path. I will review the first 5,000 words of your book. We jump on a zoom or phone call up to 30 minutes to discuss your work and goals for publication. I will assist you in setting deadlines, and create a general checklist, and will point you to resources. Includes a follow up email. - $300
  • Silver: A month-to-month tailored coaching model. Inclusive of the Bronze level *and* full critique of work, to include the introduction of  the Chapters Course. Access to Tif via zoom (one time per month, up to 30 minutes) and email (unlimited) for follow up. - $600/month
  • Gold: This is a discounted three-month commitment to have me by your side. Includes Bronze and Silver advantages, but with the additional advantage of continuity with Tif and Chapters Course- $1500

What Tif doesn't promise!
-representation and/or publication
-to do your work for you! More on this when we chat. 

Interested in knowing more?
Please fill out the form below and I will get back to you as soon as possible! All services will depend on my timeline and availability, and I will be straightforward with this upon your inquiry.
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