“Working with Jackie brought immediate clarity to our book vision. She has a rare ability to zoom out, see the bigger strategic picture, and then translate it into practical, actionable guidance. We left our session feeling grounded, energized, and confident about how to reposition our work in a way that feels both authentic and impactful. ”
“Jackie has an incredible ability to listen through a big idea and quickly identify the core positioning that gives it real legs. In one session, she helped me clarify my audience, sharpen the value proposition, and see the unique angle that makes the concept commercially compelling.
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Work with Jackie
Book concept review
40-minute session where I'll review your book concept (max 2 pages) line by line and work with you to elevate your pitch strategy to help you get agent attention. Limited to a very small number of clients per month. 40 minute Zoom; $400
Implementation check in
40-minute session for authors who've completed an initial session and have made progress on the strategies we discussed. This focused troubleshooting session addresses what's working, where you're stuck, and maps your next moves. Best scheduled a few weeks after your initial session or a previous check-in. $400
1:1 Publishing strategy sessions
A variety of options from monthly office hours to in-depth strategy sessions. Limited to a very small number of clients per month.
3 Month Publishing Accelerator
Comprehensive support including a strategy session, query review, and 3 months of office hours access. For authors who want high-touch guidance from proposal to pitch.
Just Write evenings
Intimate 2-hour writing evenings at my home in Charlottesville, VA. Wine, apps, guided writing. No experience necessary. $225 per person; Limited to 8 people.
Somewhere Out There: Writing retreats
Small, intimate retreats in extraordinary places — for women who have a story inside them that hasn't come out yet. We write in the mornings, explore in the afternoons, and gather over long dinners in the evenings. No writing experience necessary. Just bring yourself and whatever you've been meaning to say.
Next retreat: Portugal, 2026. Inquire below to be added to the interest list.