“Writing a book is like driving a car at night. You can only see as far as the headlights, but you make the whole trip that way.”

– E.L. Doctorow

Wherever you are on your book writing journey, and whatever pace of progress you desire, I can sit shotgun on the ride and help you reach your destination: a published book. 

OVERVIEW OF SERVICES

DETAILED SERVICES

GET IT STARTED

BLUEPRINT – Weekly deadlines and calls to help you complete your Blueprint for a memoir, nonfiction book, or a hybrid of the two.

INVESTMENT: $1500 (4) 1-Hour Sessions + Time To Review & Give Written Feedback On Your Work 

GET IT PLANNED OUT

BLUEPRINT + PROPOSAL OR ROADMAP – Weekly deadlines, written feedback and support on calls to help you complete the blueprint and a book proposal or roadmap for a nonfiction book, memoir, or hybrid of the two.

INVESTMENT: $2500 (8) 1-Hour Sessions + Time To Review & Give Written Feedback On Your Work 

GET IT WRITTEN

Weekly deadlines, written feedback and support on calls to help you complete the blueprint, book proposal or roadmap, and write the manuscript for a memoir, nonfiction book or hybrid of the two.

INVESTMENT: $4500 (16) 1-Hour Sessions + Time To Review, Edit & Coach You Through Revisions

GET IT PUBLISHED

Weekly deadlines, written feedback and support on calls to help you complete the blueprint, book proposal or roadmap, write the manuscript and create your pitch materials and publication plan for a memoir, nonfiction book or hybrid of the two.

INVESTMENT: $5500 

WRITE YOUR SCREENPLAY

I have decades of experience helping writers plan, develop, write and revise their screenplays. I’ve taught screenwriting for universities and literary arts centers as well as coached dozens upon dozens of writers around the world. I specialize in work based on true stories, but I’m open to discuss other genres of film and tv writing. Let’s work together to keep you on track and get you from concept to completion on your screenplay.

INVESTMENT: Inquire for pricing. 

GET IT GHOSTWRITTEN

I’ve ghostwritten business and leadership books, self-help, memoir, hybrid forms, how-to, corporate histories, and screenplays. My premium ghostwriting service includes 30 hours of weekly or bi-monthly calls to talk through the blueprint, proposal or roadmap, manuscript content and publication path. These interview calls will be recorded and transcribed and will form the foundation for me to write your memoir, nonfiction book or hybrid of the two.

INVESTMENT: $14,000 

MONTHLY COACHING PLAN

This includes any of the above writing coach services with the exception of ghostwriting .

Through my monthly coaching plan, I can help you: 

  • Develop your idea and identify your reader as you create the Blueprint AND
  • Flesh out the details of your book’s content in the Roadmap OR Create a marketing vision and tool with the Proposal AND
  • Stay on course as you navigate Writing the Manuscript AND
  • Guide you to the finish line as we create a Publication Plan.

INVESTMENT: $1000/mo (4) 1-Hour Sessions Per Month + Time To Review & Give Written Feedback On Your Work

From Idea to Publication.

Let’s Make Your Writing Dreams a Reality.

Client Love.

Candace Kearns Read, an accomplished writer herself, read the early drafts of my manuscript and copyedited the later drafts. Her criticism and positive encouragement helped me see the book through to publication.

Steve Alfers

Author, Lost Legacy

Thank you for all your wisdom and guidance. You are a great teacher, and the work done in your class has been so helpful. You give excellent advice, and don’t sugar coat, but at the same time install confidence.

Kelly McAllister

Screenwriter, Director, & Playwright, Denver Center for Performing Arts

I had no idea how much work writing a book was at the start of this project. Without the support of my brilliant writing and research partner, Candace Kearns Read, my book would never have come to life

Chelsey Glasson

Author, Black Box

Candace Kearns Read has a knack for whipping a weak script into shape. She is tough, but in the kindest way.

Jeff Woolnough

Director, NCIS & Riverdale

I’ve learned more from Candace than I ever did from any class, book, or “expert” I ever looked to for help. Her criticism is constructive, encouraging and enlightening.

Jamie Cohen

Screenwriter