One-on-one Coaching

Loft One-on-one Coaching

The Loft offers all levels of personalized services to help you reach your goals. Our one-on-one coaching service is detailed below and is designed to help you have a video conversation with an expert to help you answer a specific question related to reading and writing. Our manuscript critique service is more intensive and is designed to match you with a renowned writer/editor to help you get feedback on your work and take the next steps. If you're looking for this level of feedback, please visit our manuscript critique page. Questions about the program? Contact Lucia LoTempio at llotempio@loft.org. 

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Interested in coaching with the Loft? Reach out to Lucia LoTempio at llotempio@loft.org.

Savannah Brooks One on One
Savannah Brooks

Savannah Brooks (she/her) works at the Loft and is an associate agent for the Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency. Learn more about her here.

In your 25-minute one-on-one, Savannah is prepared to cover: 

  • How do I improve my query letter, pitch, or book proposal? 
  • I’m ready to query agents: who should I query? How should I approach this process? 
  • How do I decide my publishing path?
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Abby Cooper

Abby Cooper is a former teacher and school library media specialist. She currently works as a full-time author and speaker and has published three books for young readers. Visit Abby online here.

In your 50-minute 1-on-1, Abby is prepared to cover:

  • Reading and writing homework help and skill development
  • Creative writing skills, such as character, plot, and idea development, parts of a story, and revision
  • Various topics including what it's like to be an author, how a book is published, personalized book recommendations, and more!
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Duvall Osteen One on One
Duvall Osteen

Duvall Osteen is a literary agent at Aragi Inc.

Duvall is currently on maternity leave. No appointments are available. 

In your 25-minute one-on-one, Duvall is prepared to cover: 

  • Am I ready for an agent? What steps do I need to take to get there?
  • How do I improve my query letter?
  • What does an agent do, and what should I expect out of that relationship?
Dani Segelbaum One on One
Dani Segelbaum

Dani Segelbaum is a literary agent with Carol Mann Literary Agency.

In your 25-minute one-on-one, Dani is prepared to cover: 

  • How do I write or improve my query letter, pitch, or book proposal? 
  • How do I write a nonfiction book proposal? What should I include?
  • How do I decide my publishing path?
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Rachel Werner

Rachel Werner is a writer and educator. She teaches writing, branding, and creative marketing at Hugo House and the Loft Literary Center. Learn more about her here.

In your 25-minute one-on-one, Rachel is prepared to cover: 

  • How do I launch a freelance writing career?
  • How do I use social media to build an audience for my writing?
  • My work-in-progress includes characters from backgrounds or cultural groups that I don't identify with. How do I avoid cultural appropriation? What is a sensitivity reader, and should I find one? 
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