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Check Your Story Pulse

be true to your story

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Writing a novel? Start where you are. (Messy middle welcome.)

Whether you’re sketching your first idea, lost in the swamp of a half-finished draft, or staring down pages that feel flat and lifeless, you’re not alone. At Story Allegiance, I help ambitious writers move from doubt to done, one clear, confident step at a time.

No cookie-cutter fixes. No soulless formulas. Just smart, story-savvy guidance that honours your voice and strengthens your craft.

Here’s how we can work together:

Stage 1: Plan | Find the Heartbeat of Your Story

A novel doesn’t start with the perfect outline. It starts with questions that reveal the emotional core beneath the plot.

In our planning stage, we dig into what your story is really about and why it matters. Together, we’ll shape a roadmap that makes sense for your genre, your goals, and your voice, so you know exactly what you’re building and why.

You walk away with clarity, direction, and the confidence that your story has a pulse.

Stage 2: Write or Revise | From Pages to Progress)

Writing is hard. Rewriting can feel even harder. But you don’t have to wrestle your novel alone.

Through ongoing one-to-one coaching, I’ll be your creative ally: offering honest, story-first feedback, regular check-ins, and strategies that help you move forward. Whether you’re drafting new scenes or overhauling an old manuscript, we’ll focus on what’s working, what’s missing, and how to make your story hit where it matters.

You gain momentum, accountability, and the tools to bring your characters to life through emotional depth

Other ways to work together

Developmental Edit

A deep, strategic read of your full manuscript. You’ll receive a detailed editorial letter, inline comments, and a clear action plan to elevate structure, stakes, and emotional resonance.

The Mini Manuscript Evaluation

Short, sharp, and insight-rich. A focused review of your first chapter and synopsis to check the big picture and set you up for an efficient revision of your novel.

Not sure what you need?

That’s part of the journey. Get in touch and we’ll figure it out together.

You bring the story. I’ll bring the strategy.

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