Consulting & Mentorship

Terri loves helping new writers to find their voice, established writers to think of new possibilities, and even the most accomplished writers to tighten up their manuscripts before submitting them.

If you’re working on a a writing project and could use some support, please reach out. Below are some of the ways you could work with Terri.

Picture Book Consultations

Submit two copies of a typed, professionally-formatted picture book manuscript (up to 1500 words) and sample cover letter (optional).

Terri will read your story and provide you with hand-written notes, and arrange for a minimum one-hour consultation either in person (within a 10-mile radius of downtown Olympia) or by phone.

If you submit a revision of the original manuscript (not a new story inspired by the edit) within 30 days of the hour consultation, Terri will include an additional 30-minute verbal evaluation of the rewrite.

Easy Reader / Chapter Book Consultations

Submit one copy of a typed, professionally formatted manuscript (up to 50 pages), sample cover letter (optional), and single-page synopsis.

Terri will provide you with hand-written notes and a one-hour consultation for:

Overview of the work:  Answering such questions as: Is the plot working? Pacing? Are the characters believable? Is the voice consistent?

Overview + Line edit: The above, plus notes on the manuscript suggesting edits for additions, deletions, grammar corrections.

Middle Grade or YA Novel Consultations

Submit one copy of a typed, professionally formatted manuscript up to 200 pages, sample cover letter (optional), and single-page synopsis.

Terri will provide you with hand-written notes and a one-hour consultation for:

Overview of the work: Answering such questions as: Is the plot working? Pacing? Are the characters believable? Is the voice consistent?

Overview + Line edit:  The above, plus notes on the manuscript suggesting edits for tightening, fleshing out, grammar corrections.