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Writer Education

Can we have an honest conversation about publishing? Because let's face it—this journey can feel like trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded. (Trust me, as an engineer who decided to write steamy sci-fi, I know all about jumping into the deep end!)

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Here's the thing: I was exactly where you are now—dreaming about publishing but feeling overwhelmed? Check. Wondering if there's room for another voice in sci-fi? Double check. Trying to figure out how to write while keeping your day job? Triple-check with a side of caffeine!

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That's why I started interviewing other authors. I wanted to create the resource I wished I'd had—no sugar coating, just real talk about what it takes to make it happen.

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So, what will you find below? First, some educational instalive replays with author authors on specific topics. Then, some nifty tools that I've used for my writing you may find helpful (and a discount for some of them). A little bit further, a library of videos I've recorded myself to help on different topics based on my experience. And lastly, a list of businesses and services I personally recommend. And I'm picky AF!

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Find my content helpful? Consider sending a tip my way (or more accurately, Kieran my corgis way!)

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My Favorite Writer Tools

A writer is only as good as their tools, or something like that? Scribeforge's Essential Worldbuilding Blueprint and Workbook helped me build my whole planet - Sequ - for my debut novel Love and Other Alien Concepts. Its so easy to use but also incredibly thorough. Of course, I created a massive spreadsheet so I could plan out the two contrasting islands at the same time. I'll also be using it for my secret, upcoming sci-fi trilogy that I plan to rapid fire release in 2026! 

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Right now I'm using their Essential Character Creation Blueprint and Workbook to improve my main characters of the Witchy Murder Mystery Romantasy I started plotting that I'm calling Project TDDUP. 

Interested in checking out their goods? Use my link for a complimentary 15% off!

I'm also plotting out my story using author Kimberly Grymes Four Week Story Prep Workbook. I have both the spiral version and the e-version and it is life changing. 

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Each week takes you down a progressive path where you add in more and more detail and uses a method similar to saves the cat, but simplified and with plenty of explanation.

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Educational Instalive Replays

Video Library coming soon!

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Have burning questions you want answered? DM me on @catiereadsandwrites on instagram and I'll record the video and post it here!

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Services I Offer

Content Pulls: (Reading your book, pulling lines and content ideas to use for social media)

          Under 200 pages - $100               200 - 300 pages   - $125                Over 300 pages   - $150

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Review Pulls: (Pulling full reviews and review snippets from Amazon and Goodreads)

            $10 per book (a one time pull at a time you choose)

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Social Media Planning/Coaching or Self Publishing Journey Discussion/Coaching

(Note: I do not have KU experience)

          30 minute zoom session: $15                           1 hour zoom session: $25​

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Writing Accountability Package - Tracking your word count progress and weekly check ins via messaging. Monthly 15 min zoom meeting. $25/month

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                                                    then book your time here:

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Service Providers I recommend

Copy/Line Editing:

Juicy Details Romance Editing - @juicydetailsediting on instagram Juicy Details Romance Editing

Developmental Editing/Proofreading/Formatting/Alpha Reading/Author Coaching:

Hope Davis - @hopedavisonlinecontentservices on instagram Hope Davis Services Website

Developmental/Line Editing:

A.J. Volante from - @thewednesdayrefinery on instagram The Wednesday Refinery

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