Honest diagnosis
Clear feedback on what is working, what is weakening the manuscript, and what matters most right now.
For Fiction Writers
Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach in Fiction
Bring structure to your ideas and momentum to your story.
Writing a book can feel ambitious, unwieldy, and difficult to see clearly from the inside. As your book coach, my role is to help you identify what is working, what is weakening the manuscript, and what to prioritize next, so you can revise with greater clarity, confidence, and direction.
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Book a Discovery Call
A Discovery Call is the best place to begin if you want a thoughtful conversation about your manuscript, your goals, and the kind of support that would move the work forward.
Story Salon
Honest feedback for stronger manuscripts.
Clear eyes on the work, a serious respect for craft, and a process designed to move the manuscript forward.
About
Clear-eyed support for serious writers.
I work with writers who are serious about craft and ready for honest, useful feedback that helps the work move forward.
As your book coach, I help you see your manuscript more clearly, from the places where the structure is holding to the moments where the emotional arc is thinning, the pacing is dragging, or the story wants greater precision, force, and depth. My approach is clear-eyed, practical, and fully invested in making your book stronger.
You do not need vague encouragement. You need insight, direction, and a plan. My goal is to help you revise more strategically, make better decisions on the page, and build a manuscript with greater shape, coherence, and emotional resonance.
Approach
A thoughtful studio for writers who want the work to land.
Strategic revision
Practical guidance that helps you prioritize the changes that will strengthen the book most.
Calm authority
A steady, intelligent process for writers who want clarity without losing the energy of the work.
Services
Support that meets the manuscript where it is.
1:1 Book Coaching
Ongoing support for fiction writers who want thoughtful, candid guidance while drafting or revising. We focus on what the manuscript is doing well, what is limiting it, and which changes will strengthen it most.
Manuscript Evaluation
A professional read with clear feedback on structure, pacing, character development, emotional truth, and revision priorities. Designed to give you a sharper understanding of the work and a concrete path forward.
Revision Strategy
For writers with a draft on the page who need help deciding what to tackle first. We identify the core issues, clarify the revision path, and create momentum around the changes that matter most.
Process
A clear, high-touch path into Story Salon.
Begin with a discovery call
Start with a conversation about your manuscript, your goals, and where you feel the work needs sharper support.
Complete the Writer Snapshot
After the call, if it feels like the right fit, you will receive a short Writer Snapshot designed to help Tanya understand the book more fully.
Book the follow-up conversation
Once Tanya has reviewed the Snapshot, you will be invited to schedule a follow-up call to discuss the work and the strongest next step.
Philosophy
You do not need vague encouragement. You need insight, direction, and a plan.
Story Salon is designed for writers who want thoughtful conversation, real standards, and feedback that helps the manuscript become more fully itself.
Contact
Start with a discovery call.
The first conversation is a chance to discuss your manuscript, where you feel stuck, and what kind of feedback would be most useful. If it feels like the right fit, Tanya will invite you to complete a short Writer Snapshot before the next call.