Happy week-before-Thanksgiving, writers!
You’ve heard of a writing coach and you’ve heard of a life coach. But what about... a writing-life coach?
The literary waters are so difficult to navigate. How do you find organization and structure when life is utter chaos?
Why do inspiration and motivation disappear when you need them most? Where can you find community? Accountability?
It’s even harder to build a career. Is it possible to make a living as a writer, an editor, a teacher, a reader? Do you need an
MFA? An MA?
What does it take to become a successful freelancer? A successful book author?
Over my weird and varied career I’ve asked all of these questions. Often the answer is… “Keep seeking answers.” But I’ve also found that insight can come just by talking through it all.
Beginning in December I’ll work one-on-one with
writers struggling to find balance, order, and sanity in the writing life.
If that’s you, reply to this email right now and let’s see if we’re a good fit.
Let me know your literary goals, why you’re struggling to reach them, and what writing-life questions are burning a hole in your brain, and we’ll put together a program to help you gain — or regain — your footing.
If you're not sure yet, read on to learn more.
But... Who the Hell Is David Duhr?
You can learn more about me at my WBN profile page.
Before WriteByNight I did all sorts of random work: fast food (Hardee’s!); medium food; frozen food; bartending. I was assistant manager at a welding supply store; magazine manager at a bookstore. I’ve painted houses and I’ve painted parts in a factory. I’ve
been “dummy end” on a surveying crew. I was a legal assistant, totally randomly. I’ve been in and out of dozens of offices as a temp worker.
My literary career has been as varied: fiction editor at three magazines; managing editor at two; copy editor at another. I’ve been a copywriter
and a freelance writer and a book reviewer. I’ve judged story contests and I’ve run story contests.
I got a B.A. in English with a focus on creative writing… at age 27. I took two workshops in an MFA and then dropped out, happily, taking from it what I needed and dodging the massive
debt.
I started a novel ten years ago. It’s taken dozens of different shapes and forms over the years. So has the multitude of stories I’ve started and never finished.
I’m 30,000 words into a memoir I began writing in 2017 and quit writing in 2017.
And for fourteen years now, I’ve run your favorite friendly writer’s
service.
Whatever questions and obstacles you’re facing, there’s a good chance I’ve faced them. And can help you through them.
But What Would We… Do?
Just talk! We’ll discuss whatever problems you’re coming across and how to handle ’em.
Use me as your sounding board, your brainstorming partner, even your punching bag.
We’ll identify your goals and we’ll hatch a plan for both the short-term future (i.e., the next session) and the long-term future (i.e., the rest of your life).
But... What Does It Cost?
Each 30-minute session
will be $49. That’s $196 a month if we have weekly chats; half that if we go bi-weekly.
I’ll be available for brief email correspondence between sessions. You’re welcome to read work aloud to me during our discussions. (If you’re looking for consistent feedback on pages, you’re a good
candidate for our standard coaching.)
As always, no contracts or minimums, come and go as you please.
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