A Manuscript Assessment that Actually Helps

Story Tree Assessment

So you’re salivating over the Rooted Writers Mentorship (because why wouldn’t you be?) but you’ve already got a completed manuscript.

With three years of work invested in your novel, won’t the Mentorship just slow you down?

Golly, it sure would be nice to know exactly what shape your book is in before you take your next step.

Well, my friend, you can! (You’re shocked, I know.)

You Don’t Just Need an Assessment,

You Need Support

For most writers, revision is the hardest part of writing a novel.

I don’t mean editing—moving words around on the page—I mean revision: unflinching analysis of what’s working and what’s not.

It does you no good to learn your book’s structure is all wrong and you have no character arc if you don’t know how to fix those things.

Knowing the problem without the solution leads to overwhelm, confusion, and, often, abandoning your book.

That’s why a Story Tree Assessment is so much more than a feedback letter.

With a Story Tree Assessment, you’ll get the manuscript analysis you need coupled with in-depth coaching to figure out how the hell to make your book what you want it to be.

I won’t leave you alone in revision purgatory, my friend. I’ve been there and, let me tell you, it’s no fun.

You Are The Roots Of Your Story

When I evaluate your manuscript, I’m not just looking at pacing and payoff. I’m looking much deeper—to what this story means to you, what you want it to do in the world, and how all the pieces fit together.

The Story Tree is how Rooted Writers grow their books, and it’s the lens through which I analyze your novel.

Because you don’t want to tell just any story, you want to tell the right story.

The Story Tree

Story Tree Assessment

A thorough assessment of your book to help you get an accurate understanding of the state of your book, find solutions, and create a plan for moving forward.

  • Comprehensive assessment of your detailed outline to evaluate theme, character arc, plot, pacing, worldbuilding, and logic

  • Read of selected portions of your manuscript to ensure your book meets genre conventions, progresses well, and has no major craft issues

  • Focused feedback letter highlighting where your story is kicking ass, what needs work, and what you might be missing

  • Three-hour private coaching call to get into the nitty gritty of your book, work through plot holes, banish the doubt demons, and plan for your next steps

  • If you join the Rooted Writers Mentorship within two months of your Intensive, your first month is free

What's included:

  • Whole-Story Evaluation - A comprehensive analysis of every structural element of your book, just like you’re hoping for

  • Personalized Support - Space to ask for clarification, talk through your doubts, and ensure I really get your book, so you don’t feel uncertain whether I’ve given you the right feedback

  • Brainstorm Buddy - Since I’ll know your story, we’ll be able to fill those plot holes and discover new ideas without you having to explain everything

  • A Revision Plan - A personalized roadmap so you can know what to address first and how approach your revision

  • Piece of Mind - Writing a book is hard as hell, but with me by your side, you don’t have to do it all alone

What you'll experience:

Investment: $1,900

Payment plans are available.

If you join the Rooted Writers Mentorship within two months of your Story Tree Assessment, your first month is free.

Ready to join us?

If you’re looking for tips and tricks to finish your novel ASAP, this isn’t the place for you. But if you want community with like-minded writers, a comprehensive system to write a book you’re proud of, and support through the plot conundrums and personal struggles,

welcome home.

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