GET YOUR BOOK

actually WRITTEN.

Mulberry & Range  ✦  A Book Refinery 

Writing a book is faster, simpler, and wayyyyy more fun with a book writing coach.

Let me guess:

You have a great idea but no road map. Or a million ideas but no way to wrangle them. Oh, and also, you have no time.

Actually finishing your book feels impossible. 

Still, there’s no way in hell you’re giving up on writing it.

DON’T BE A HERO. (Let’s save that for the page!) 

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Here’s how we’ll work together:

MEET

We’ll meet to talk about where you are in the process and why you’re feeling stuck. Then we’ll decide on next steps.

FRAME

We’ll focus on the structure of your book or proposal. Clear, strong, framing will help you find and focus on the heart of your story or message.

WRITE

Time to write! You’ll bring your work to life following a schedule of drafts, feedback, and regular check-ins.

I’m a book writing coach and I would love to help you trade frustration for a finished manuscript.

I specialize in full-length adult fiction with a literary feel.

My clients write historical fiction, contemporary women's fiction, magical realism, and even a smattering of fantasy and speculative fiction. 

I also help experts write nonfiction books for the general public. 

My clients are accomplished in their fields, and want to connect their hard-won expertise with a  mainstream audience.

I care about your book project and would love to hear more. Let's talk about it.

I’m Cindy.

Hi!

This is an inclusive space.

When people from marginalized groups get their stories into the world, we all benefit.

Mulberry & Range welcomes anyone who believes this. I hold space particularly for writers who are BIPOC, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled, facing age-related discrimination, or otherwise systemically marginalized.

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    What Clients Are Saying

    • Before we started working together, I knew I had something but was struggling to get started. Now I feel totally confident I can do it, not only because of the process itself, but because you're so invested in my story, too. After working together, I have an actual writing practice, a story with a focus, a protagonist with a clear voice and purpose, and confidence in my writing. Your encouragement is the most valuable part, though— you're an amazing coach. I'm blown away by just how "with me" you are in this. I can't say it enough. Thank you.

      — Jaime (fiction)

    • I had some hesitation about working with you before we started — it's a big and involved commitment on both sides. But I was struggling with focusing, clarifying, and organizing my idea, and tolerating the necessary tedious elements of making an intentional plan for my book. Now I have a structure that makes sense and feels promising and am experiencing the benefit of breaking it up into manageable pieces that I'm accomplishing, which keeps me moving. I feel the company of an involved and trusted partner who shares investment in the outcome — I feel the help I need coming from you in spades. I'm grateful to be working together now.

      — prefers to remain anonymous (nonfiction)

    • I kicked around a story idea for years before starting to work with Cindy. I was hesitant. If a book coach was commenting on my draft as I wrote it, would this truly be my project? Would working with someone so closely make me less of a writer? The answers soon became clear. Cindy reads closely and knows how to offer suggestions without telling me which way to go with my story. So, yes, this is absolutely my project and, no, working with her doesn’t make me less of a writer at all. It’s the opposite. As a writer, I’m becoming more discerning, more productive, and more optimistic about my story every week. I’m so grateful to be working with Cindy. Her skills and knowledge of craft are punctuated by her reverence for powerful writing. She’s a living handbook and writing mentor rolled into one!

      — Jennifer Crain (fiction)

    • "I had a vague idea— a couple of sentences jotted down on a half-sheet of paper— but no idea how to turn it into a viable novel or how to carve out time to write it if I did. Working with Cindy through the initial planning phase was so insightful. She helped me develop and understand my main character, and structure the entire novel around their internal arc. Now I'm deep into the drafting phase and I thoroughly enjoy getting her comments. Her 'critiques' are always perceptive and positive, and she helps me see how each scene can do even more work for my story and brainstorm possible scenarios. She is deeply invested and her guidance has made it easy and fun to write forward because I always have an idea of where I want my story to go and how to get there in a way that is purposeful and cohesive. Cindy has also been invaluable in helping me come back to my story and continue writing even when my life is hectic. Her enthusiasm for my novel is genuine and keeps me engaged even when life is pulling me in other directions. Not only am I finding time to write, but I'm excited to do it and come away from my writing feeling energized and hopeful. I've loved the whole process. This has been the best thing I have done for myself in a long time!"

      — Vanessa S. (fiction)

    Services

    COACHING

    Have a great idea but no idea how to bring it to life? Started writing but hit a dead-end?

    My 1:1 book coaching is perfect if you're looking for support and guidance as you develop your idea and plan your book; draft your manuscript, proposal, or sample chapters; revise your manuscript or proposal.

    Manuscript or Proposal Evaluation

    Have a first draft but feel lost about revision? Not sure if your proposal is quite working?

    My manuscript or proposal evaluation will get you feedback on your project as a whole. I consider your overall vision as well as how it's landing on the page so you can finish the work you started with clarity and confidence.

    Pitch Prep

    Ready to start pitching but need help with your submission materials? Overwhelmed by how to proceed? I’ll audit your submission materials and help you polish them to a shine. Then I’ll work with you to develop your strategy so you know exactly what to do next.

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