From Idea to Publication.
Let’s Make Your Writing Dreams a Reality.
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
Screenwriting is like ironing. You move forward a little bit, and go back and smooth things out. – Paul Thomas Anderson
Wherever you are on your book or screenplay writing journey, and whatever pace of progress you desire, I can sit shotgun on the ride and help you reach your destination.
1. GET IT STARTED
Weekly deadlines and calls to help you complete your 14-step planning document, the Blueprint for a memoir or screenplay.
INVESTMENT:
Manuscript $1500
Screenplay $650
3. GET IT EVALUATED
Thorough, deep read of your manuscript or screenplay with two pages of written feedback, and support on a 45-minute 1:1 video call to help you clarify and complete revisions and edits on your memoir.
INVESTMENT: Evaluation of Your Full Manuscript, 2-3 page Editorial Letter, and a 1-Hour one-on-one video call
$1000/$450
2. GET IT WRITTEN
Weekly deadlines, written feedback, and support on bi-monthly video calls to help you complete the blueprint and write the manuscript or script.
INVESTMENT:
Manuscript $3500
Screenplay $1250 (
4. GET IT PUBLISHED/PRODUCED
Weekly deadlines, written feedback, and support on video calls to help you complete the blueprint, write and revise the manuscript, and create your pitch materials and publication plan for your memoir.
INVESTMENT: $4500
MONTHLY MENTORSHIP
This includes any of the above writing coach services.
Through my monthly coaching plan, I can help you:
- Develop your idea and identify your reader as you create the Blueprint, stay on course as you write your book or screenplay, revise the manuscript or script, and create a pitch plan. Get your book or screenplay written at your own pace, I’ll be there when you need me!
INVESTMENT: $1000/mo
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.”
“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.”
“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”
“Candace Kearns Read has a knack for whipping a weak script into shape. She is tough, but in the kindest way.”
“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.”
