The Middle Reset
Investment: $1,000
The middle of a book has a big job to do. Not only does it hold most of the story, it has to connect the beginning and the end and show the story arc along the way.
At this stage, the book often contains a lot of material. Characters, situations, and conflicts are all in motion, but it becomes harder to tell what each section is contributing and how it supports what the opening set up.
The Middle Reset is a way to step back and look at the middle and the sum of its parts. It is a deep look at the pieces of the middle and if it holds up under the weight of the story.
Best for writers who:
are well past the opening and feel stuck
have a lot of material but can’t how everything fits
feel the pull of too many plot arcs once the story is underway
want help understanding how the middle supports the rest of the book
What the process looks like
The Middle Reset looks at the structure and flow of the body of the story.
We start with a goal-setting call to talk about what you think is working well and what causes frustration. You’ll then submit selected material from your manuscript, including pages from the middle, as well as the first and last chapter. You will also fill out and submit a Story Snapshot Evaluation.
Once I complete my review, you will receive a Recalibration Guide along with Actionable Next Steps. You will also receive a link to schedule you coaching call.
The 60-minute call is to talk about the feedback, ask questions, and look at next steps to help with continued drafting and revisions.
What you get
The Story Snapshot Evaluation
A structured questionnaire that gives context on what you know about your story right now. Completed and submitted with your pages.Goal-Setting Call
A call to establish your goals for the story, your frustrations, and if there is anything you want me to focus on during my analysis. Held after booking, prior to submitting materials for review. One 30-minute call scheduled before review begins.Manuscript Review Materials
A review of selected pages from your manuscript, including up to fifty pages from the middle of the book, plus limited context from the first chapter and, if available, the last chapter. Materials are submitted after the goal-setting call.Recalibration Guide
A written guide looking at the middle pages chapter-by-chapter, showing how they relate to each other, as well as the beginning and end of the story. This analysis compares what is on the page with what you shared in the Story Snapshot Evaluation and Goal-Setting Call. Delivered within 20 business days of receiving your materials.Coaching Call
A dedicated call to talk through the feedback and ask questions. One 60-minute call scheduled after receiving feedback.Audio Recording
Delivered within 2 business days.Completion Window
To be completed within two months of booking.
What this isn’t
A full manuscript evaluation
A line edit or rewrite
Ongoing coaching or accountability
A guarantee about how the rest of the book will come together
If you’re interested in The Middle Reset, the first step is a free discovery call.
This call is to talk about your goals, get to know each other, and evaluate if we are a good match. Book Coaching is based on building trust. This call is an important first step in that relationship.