One-on-one Coaching

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?

Kathryn Kysar is a writer, editor, educator, and Loft instructor who can guide emerging and established poets and creative nonfiction writers in social media, publishing, and writing resources. 

In your 40-minute one-on-one, Kathryn is prepared to cover:

• Pathways to your publishing goals
• Identifying mentors and editors
• Building connections and community
• Residency and grant applications 

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? 

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?

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!

Hadiya Shire is a writer, reader, and arts nonprofit administrator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Vassar College. Hadiya has worked in publishing and literary arts spaces for over eight years. 

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

• Writing a personal essay or statement for college admissions
• Reading and writing for homework and testing
• Developing a writing practice and time management
• Constructing full complete sentences (grammar and writing style)