You want to write a book, but don't know the next steps:
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As a disabled and/or neurodivergent writer, you might have plenty of questions, like:
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Traditional publishing isn't built with disabled writers in mind, but that doesn’t mean you don’t belong. For those feeling overwhelmed by this process, I offer personalised, accessible support tailored to your needs. My services are designed to help disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill writers confidently navigate traditional publishing without gatekeeping or jargon. In these 1-on-1 virtual sessions, I am here to help you:
📚Manage expectations
Most first-time authors pitch their book to agents and publishers while being under-informed on what to expect out of this entire process. That's why each one-on-one session includes a discussion of the basics of what to expect. Examples include preparing your book for submission to potential publishers and agents, what to expect from the manuscript submission process, and what a typical book deal looks like.
Most first-time authors pitch their book to agents and publishers while being under-informed on what to expect out of this entire process. That's why each one-on-one session includes a discussion of the basics of what to expect. Examples include preparing your book for submission to potential publishers and agents, what to expect from the manuscript submission process, and what a typical book deal looks like.
📝Approach the entire book proposal submission process with confidence
In my sessions, we will go over book proposal essentials like competing titles, platform, and target audience to help steer your book towards being publisher and agent-ready.
In my sessions, we will go over book proposal essentials like competing titles, platform, and target audience to help steer your book towards being publisher and agent-ready.
🧠Manage your chronic illness and neurodivergence throughout this entire process
As someone who is both neurodivergent and lives without a thyroid, a crucial part of navigating the traditional publishing process is understanding when it imposes barriers related to energy and time management, my overall well-being, or my understanding of what others are expecting of me. More importantly, however, it's about developing coping mechanisms and open communication with everyone I work with throughout this entire process when these barriers occur.
As someone who is both neurodivergent and lives without a thyroid, a crucial part of navigating the traditional publishing process is understanding when it imposes barriers related to energy and time management, my overall well-being, or my understanding of what others are expecting of me. More importantly, however, it's about developing coping mechanisms and open communication with everyone I work with throughout this entire process when these barriers occur.
💌 Develop a practical, routine-based submission strategy
Keeping track of your submissions and knowing what to do once your work has been submitted are crucial to maintaining this entire process as practical and professional as possible. Just as important, however, is knowing how to handle rejection with kindness, perspective, and compassion, especially if you are rejection-sensitive. I am here to support you in developing strategies that make a difference and help make this process a lot less overwhelming.
Keeping track of your submissions and knowing what to do once your work has been submitted are crucial to maintaining this entire process as practical and professional as possible. Just as important, however, is knowing how to handle rejection with kindness, perspective, and compassion, especially if you are rejection-sensitive. I am here to support you in developing strategies that make a difference and help make this process a lot less overwhelming.
Each session is custom-tailored to address my clients' most urgent priorities and concerns about the book they are working on. Therefore, we can cover in each session as much or as little of these common concerns as you would like. Each session is 1 hour and costs $110 (Canadian), $80 (USD), or £60.
About me:
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I'm a writer, editor, and speaker specialising in neurodiversity & chronic illness accessibility, as well as awareness. My debut novel, "Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia", was released through Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2022. My second book, "Studying With Dyspraxia," is scheduled for release in July 2026. My work has been featured in numerous digital and print publications, including The Toronto Star, Reader's Digest, Not for Profit Quarterly, Shape, and Travel & Leisure. Previously, I have worked with clients such as Yellowpages, eBay, Saatva Mattress Company, Uptimize, and Lexxic. Currently, I'm on the board of trustees of Dyspraxic Me, a London-based charity providing peer support to dyspraxic young adults. My work comes from a place of lived experience, as someone who is neurodivergent and lives without a thyroid.
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