Writing a book is both a creative act and a deeply personal journey. Whether you’re drafting your first memoir, shaping a novel, completing a nonfiction manuscript, or simply trying to understand the publishing landscape, you don’t have to do it alone. As an author coach, I provide individualized support to help you move from uncertainty to confidence—with a process rooted in compassion, clarity, and more than a decade of experience in publishing, writing instruction, and editorial development.
I work with writers at every stage: those just beginning their ideas, those revising full manuscripts, and those preparing to publish. My approach is warm, honest, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I am committed to helping you tell your story with integrity, intention, and craft.
What You Can Expect
Author coaching is a highly personalized partnership. Depending on your needs, our sessions may include:
Manuscript Development & Craft Guidance
- Deep discussion of your work-in-progress
- Narrative structure support
- Character, voice, and pacing development
- Strengthening emotional arcs and thematic coherence
- Scene/plot troubleshooting for fiction and memoir
Editorial Feedback
- Feedback on chapters or full manuscripts
- Developmental notes and suggestions
- Revision planning and goal-setting
- Support with writer’s block, overwhelm, or project stagnation
Publishing Guidance
- Navigating traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing
- Understanding timelines, deliverables, and expectations
- Building a realistic path from manuscript to publication
- Tips for working with editors, designers, and marketing teams
Accountability & Creative Support
- Monthly or bi-monthly coaching calls
- Clear next steps after each session
- A judgment-free, supportive space to grow into your writing
- Encouragement that meets you where you are, not where you “should” be
Coaching Options & Pricing
I offer flexible, transparent pricing designed to support a range of writers:
Monthly Coaching – One Session Per Month
$150 per session
A great fit if you want steady accountability and guidance while drafting or revising.
Twice-Monthly Coaching – Two Sessions Per Month
$250/month
Ideal for writers moving through major revisions or preparing for publication.
One-Time Coaching Session
$150
Perfect if you need clarity on a specific issue, want to map out next steps, or are seeking publishing guidance.
Manuscript development, developmental editing, and extended project packages are also available upon request.
Payment accepted via PayPal, Zelle, or major credit cards (processed through Square).
My Background
I am the founder of Gordon Publishing Collective and a writer, editor, and educator with nearly a decade of experience in the publishing industry. I have coached dozens of authors across genres, taught writing at multiple colleges and universities, and built a career rooted in helping people tell the stories that matter most to them. My work is trauma-informed, care-centered, and grounded in a deep respect for the courage it takes to write.
Ready to Begin?
Whether you’re starting fresh, revising deeply, or feeling stuck somewhere in the middle, I’d love to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Email me to get started: hannah@gordonpublishing.com
Your story matters. Let’s tell it.
H.R. Gordon 