If you are a WRITER
who needs help with a specific project, Barbara Florio Graham
can provide tips about how to organize your material, how to break
through "writer's block," and point you to resources for
research, editing, and marketing. Her expertise can save you time and
speed up the process.
Mentoring does NOT include editing, review of more than 1000 words
per week, or specific markets.
Bobbi is often hired by an author who isn't sure how to publish a
book. She can advise him or her if the book should go to an agent
(and point out how to do that), help write a book proposal, or advise
whether this book is suitable for a small publisher, one of the few
reputable print-on-demand firms, or self-publishing.
The set-up fee allows Barbara to review your project,
evaluate your plans and discuss these with you before proceeding.
All mentoring and consulting takes place via email, which allows
Barbara to find resources to help you, suggest strategies, send you
attached files and URLs, etc.
|
Shojai
Mentoring Award
from
the
Cat
Writers' Association
to
Barbara
Florio Graham
2010 |
FEE:
$75 per hour, payable in advance,
three hour minimum,
plus an initial $250 set-up fee.
Email us (BFG @ SimonTeakettle.com)
and we'll tell you
where to mail your check/cheque.
Read
Testimonials
from
satisfied clients |
I log each hour you use (based
on the time it takes me to read and respond to your e-mail and any
attachments you send), and I am very flexible about spreading
mentoring over more than a month, if you start to act on my
suggestions and need a few weeks to implement these before you return
to me with further questions or direction.
Two of my colleagues in the U.S. charge
far more for this type of mentoring. Peter
Bowerman's fee is $125 an hour, while John
Kremer charges $3000 a month for access to his expertise via
phone and e-mail. |
If you are an AUTHOR, published
or not-yet-published, who needs help with MARKETING,
Barbara Florio Graham can help.
You direct the process, asking specific questions and requesting
specific resources.
It's often wise to begin the marketing process before your book is
finished, so you can ask for help deciding what promotional materials
you need and how to create them.
If you already have these in place, Barbara will evaluate your
promotional materials, and help you create any that are missing, help
you target key media, and suggest other marketing strategies,
depending on your target audience.
The set-up fee allows Barbara to review your book. She will
look carefully at the cover, the back cover blurb, read the first
chapter and skim the rest, perhaps asking you questions along the way.
The more you can send electronically, the better. If you don't
have the entire book in ebook or PDF format,
you can send the first chapter as a Word doc, and the cover as a
JPEG attachment.
Among the 45 writers I have mentored
since 1995, one wanted to make the transition from writing
articles to writing books, one needed to know if her poetry was ready
for publication, one was trying to organize many years of research in
preparation for writing a biography, several others had many ideas
for articles but wanted advice on how to focus on one subject at a
time and slant their work for specific markets.
Several have come to me at the
beginning of the process of writing a book, and I've helped one set
up a website and then go on to write and publish her first book.
Another has used my help to direct the research and writing of her
book, and another author was looking for help selecting a cover,
preparing a back cover and "front matter," and then
promoting the book.
This is a short-term commitment to help
you get something specific off the ground, whether you're a beginner
just starting out or an experienced freelancer who wants to move in a
different direction.
For your feedback, your ideas, your brilliance, for sharing all
the amazing things you have with me, I thank you! (read
longer testimonial on Testimonials Page)
Chris Higgins ChrisHigginsWrites.com
Barbara Florio Graham played
a key role in helping me get established an an author ten years and
29 books ago. And she went from being a mentor to a friend a long
time ago.
Ann
Douglas, parenting expert and creator of The
Mother of All Books series.
Barbara Florio Graham is a delight to work
with. She is knowledgeable, efficient, organized and very
insightful. I have learned the value of listening to and
following her comments, critiques (always given gently) and
observations. If I had not been mentored by Barbara, I do not
know where I would be. Her belief in me and my first book, her
suggestions, contacts and everything she has offered me have been
inspirational. Because of her competence, I am well on my way
to seeing this book go forward. I think any writer who
contracts with her will succeed, because Barbara has a real expertise
and offers this so enthusiastically. Future authors, you will
be in good hands! I will be eternally grateful to you, Barbara,
for your efforts on my behalf.
Susan Taylor-Davidson (pluckacrowbook.com)
Barbara has a
remarkable depth of knowledge and experience, so much so that it was
a no-brainer to hire her to review my work. She's provided me with
invaluable mentoring for my books in both print and digital versions.
Such expertise is a rare find.
Richard Bercuson, Ottawa, Ontario (richardbercuson.ca)
Barbara Graham worked with me for almost a
year. I chose Barbara because of her expertise. She
taught me many valuable tools and helped me to create my own website
www.wandapthompson.com. Barbara has worked with me in all
aspects of writing, publishing and promoting my books and
website. These tools I continue to use. Barbara has
helped me polish Brian: A New Beginning. I am working on 1924
Wembley Rodeo. Barbara has been an invaluable help and
resource. Her knowledge and expertise in all the areas of
writing, producing and marketing are tremendous. I highly recommend
her to anyone who wants help in any area of their writing. Thank you Barbara. (Wanda
Thompson, Lethbridge, Alberta
While I continue to research
and write my book, it is a comfort to know that Bobbi Graham is
available for professional consultation. She is a fount of publishing
knowledge, and she is always at the ready whenever questions arise.
As I make my way through this fast-changing and often confusing
industry, I am pleased that I have the support and experience of
Bobbi Graham on my side.
(Victoria Ridley, author of Turning Keys: The Doors 1965-1971)
Thank you again for a great and extremely
informative three weeks. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor.
(Brenda Hubbard, August, 2005)
I selected Barbara
Graham to edit and organize my manuscript, and it was one of the best
decisions I
ever made. She
provided me with written feedback and suggestions, including advice
on how to improve
my visual images by
using better or different word selections. She also helped me write a
very professional synopsis, pitch, and a treatment along with a
book proposal. It was something I could not have put together without
her assistance. Barbara's consulting and writing expertise and
professional feedback has given
me knowledge that
will assist me in any future projects. I would encourage anyone who
needs literary advice to seek the professional help of Barbara Graham.
(Bill Webb, author of Where Cold
Winds Blow and Rita
& Raymond's Arctic Adventure)
As a direct result of taking the Time Management
Course I now use my limited time more effectively
in all aspects of my life.
(Hope Spencer, Comox, B.C.)
Barbara runs a fine
writing workshop that helped me become more creative when I write.
Her book,
"Five Fast Steps
to Better Writing" sits close at hand whenever I need a refresher.
(Luigi Benetton,
computer coach and corporate freelancer)
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