|
Shojai
Mentoring Award
from
the
Cat
Writers' Association
to
Barbara
Florio Graham
2010 |
If you are a WRITER
who needs help with a
specific project, Barbara Florio Graham can provide tips about how to
organize your material, how to break through "writer's
block," and point you to resources for research, editing, and
marketing. Her expertise can save you time and speed up the process.
Mentoring does NOT include editing,
review of more than 1000 words per week, or specific markets.
I'm often hired by an author who isn't
sure how to publish a book. I can advise him or her if the book
should go to an agent (and point out how to do that), help write a
book proposal, or whether this book is suitable for a small
publisher, one of the few reputable print-on-demand firms, or self-publishing.
Do see
Mentoring for Self-Publishers as well. |
Among the 45 writers I have mentored
since 1995, one wanted to make the transition from writing
articles to writing books, one needed to know if her poetry was ready
for publication, one was trying to organize many years of research in
preparation for writing a biography, several others had many ideas
for articles but wanted advice on how to focus on one subject at a
time and slant their work for specific markets.
Several have come to me at the
beginning of the process of writing a book, and I've helped one set
up a website and then go on to write and publish her first book.
Another has used my help to direct the research and writing of her
book, and another author was looking for help selecting a cover,
preparing a back cover and "front matter," and then
promoting the book.
This is a short-term commitment to help
you get something specific off the ground, whether you're a beginner
just starting out or an experienced freelancer who wants to move in a
different direction.
The cost is $75 per hour,
payable in advance. There is an initial $200 set-up fee, which
allows me to familarize myself with your work, open a file and set
aside time for you. I log each hour you use (based on the time
it takes me to read and respond to your e-mail and any attachments
you send), and I am very flexible about spreading mentoring over more
than a month, if you start to act on my suggestions and need a few
weeks to implement these before you return to me with further
questions or direction.
Two of my colleagues in the U.S. charge
far more for this type of mentoring. Peter
Bowerman's fee is $125 an hour, while John
Kremer charges $3000 a month for access to his expertise via
phone and e-mail.
To check availability, CONTACT
BOBBI
Barbara Florio Graham played
a key role in helping me get established an an author ten years and
29 books ago. And she went from being a mentor to a friend a long
time ago.
Ann
Douglas, parenting expert and creator of The
Mother of All Books series.
Barbara Graham has been
working with me for almost a year. I chose Barbara because of
her expertise. She taught me many valuable tools and helped me
to create my own website www.wandapthompson.com. Barbara has
worked with me in all aspects of writing, publishing and promoting my
books and website. These tools I continue to use. Barbara
has helped me polish Brian: A New Beginning. I am working on
1924 Wembley Rodeo. Barbara has been an invaluable help and
resource. Her knowledge and expertise in all the areas of
writing, producing and marketing are tremendous. I highly recommend
her to anyone who wants help in any area of their writing. Thank you Barbara.
(Wanda Thompson, Lethbridge, Alberta
While I continue to research
and write my book, it is a comfort to know that Bobbi Graham is
available for professional consultation. She is a fount of publishing
knowledge, and she is always at the ready whenever questions arise.
As I make my way through this fast-changing and often confusing
industry, I am pleased that I have the support and experience of
Bobbi Graham on my side.
(Victoria Ridley, author of Turning Keys: The Doors 1965-1971, to be
published in 2012)
Thank you again for a great
and extremely informative three weeks. I couldn't have asked for a
better mentor. (Brenda
Hubbard, August, 2005)
I selected Barbara
Graham to edit and organize my manuscript, and it was one of the best
decisions I
ever made. She
provided me with written feedback and suggestions, including advice
on how to improve
my visual images by
using better or different word selections. She also helped me write a
very professional synopsis, pitch, and a treatment along with a
book proposal. It was something I could not have put together without
her assistance. Barbara's consulting and writing expertise and
professional feedback has given
me knowledge that
will assist me in any future projects. I would encourage anyone who
needs literary advice to seek the professional help of Barbara Graham.
( Bill Webb,
author of Where Cold Winds Blow
and Rita & Raymond's Arctic Adventure)
As a direct result of
taking the Time Management Course I now use my limited time more effectively
in all aspects of my life.
(Hope Spencer, Comox, B.C.)
Barbara runs a fine
writing workshop that helped me become more creative when I write.
Her book,
"Five Fast Steps
to Better Writing" sits close at hand whenever I need a refresher.
(Luigi Benetton,
computer coach and corporate freelancer)
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