You’ve started your novel but have too many ideas and are worried about taking a wrong turn and wasting your valuable writing time. Or maybe you’re mired in wordcount and notes and are stuck on where to take your characters next.

This is a one off program using Jennie Nash’s Mini Blueprint, which is designed to help you see your novel as a whole, without the overwhelm of all those words yet to be written – or rewritten.

It’s perfect for getting stalled writers unstuck, for those wanting to build a strong foundation for their story, or those curious about trying book coaching and what it entails.

You’ve tried to write a novel before—maybe even more than once. Your hard drive holds the remnants of those abandoned stories, and your notebooks are filled with half-finished scenes that still tug at your heart. Every so often, you revisit those old files, feeling the pull of characters who refuse to let you go and plots that still tease the edges of your mind. You know there’s something special there – a story worth telling – but every time you try to dive back in, the threads seem to tangle even more.

It’s overwhelming, and before you know it your manuscript finds its way back into storage, unfinished and tucked away once again.

But what if this time could be different? How would it feel to have someone by your side who understands the ebb and flow of the writing journey, who can help you untangle your story, and guide you through the best way for you to write your novel.

Over the course of 12 weeks, we’ll work together using a process based on Jennie Nash’s Blueprint For A Book: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out to create a solid foundation for your story.

“We all know by now (or should) that having someone else read your drafts often uncovers blemishes and opportunities that you, the writer, would never have seen. But Esther’s guidance and coaching go far beyond that. Her deep insight into story structure, pace, character arcs, and plot continuity has been enormously helpful to me. If I’m at all successful in following her advice, my manuscript will no longer be just a long sequence of “and-then-this-happens” chapters. Esther taught me that in order for my readers to be motivated to read the next chapter, first my characters must be motivated to live it.

The Inside-Outline, once I understood it better, was extremely helpful for seeing the entire arc of the story and finding its ending. Esther also read and reviewed the first part of the manuscript I’d written and provided deep, invaluable feedback on issues I would never have seen myself.”
Jim Dutton, first time novelist

Ongoing coaching works well for writers who have worked through The Stalled to Unstuck program and wish to continue their coaching journey with me, or to work on their novel revisions.

Tired of feeling let down by free beta readers who don’t follow through or give you the feedback you need? I get it—trusting someone with your work only to receive vague comments or silence can be frustrating.

A Story Developmental Edit gives you big-picture insight when it still matters most: early enough to course-correct, strengthen your foundations, and move forward with confidence without the cost of editing a full draft that isn’t quite working yet. With a higher level of editing skills, I’ll focus on key areas like plot structure, pacing, character development, and overall story arc. I won’t just tell you what’s working and what’s not, I’ll help you understand why and offer suggestions to improve. This detailed feedback is designed to help you learn whether your book is truly ready for readers, or if there’s work to be done before hitting “publish.”

Unlike casual readers, I bring experience and insight to your manuscript, helping you avoid common pitfalls and strengthen your story in ways that a free beta reader might miss. If you’re serious about making your book the best it can be, my service offers the guidance you need to move forward with confidence.

Let’s get your manuscript ready for the world.

I also offer developmental editing for short stories and novellas. Please contact me for further details.

Esther has helped me a lot in editing my story. I loved how she put comments and suggestions throughout the edits. She has been an amazing editor and I can’t recommend her enough.
Arindam Kalita