Writing Workshops

Art credit Chris Silas Neal

Art credit Chris Silas Neal

Hello Writers,

I am excited to announce that I will custom-design writing workshops for 3-8 writers. You can select the topic, the location and the length of your workshop. I’m always happy to host something here in north Georgia or visit another area. Your choice. You will need to contact me directly to discuss particulars. I do ask that your requests center around picture books or easy readers. I look forward to working with you as you move forward on your writing journey.

Best,

Lola

 

Manuscript Critiques and Coaching

Yes, I do offer manuscript critique and coaching services. I understand the immense amount of time and the effort that goes into every word of your writing. I know that you are a professional and I will respect your work and give it the careful consideration that it deserves. I am not a published poet and therefore not qualified to provide feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of poetry collections.

My fee for 1-5 pages of a typed double-spaced manuscript is $300. If you have a lengthier work, 6-10 pages, typed double-spaced manuscript, my fee is $425.

If you prefer that we go back and forth during the revision process, then you’re probably more interested in manuscript coaching and those fees vary depending on the project. Please contact me if you would like to discuss the length and content of these services.


Testimonials

“Lola’s workshops are engaging and full of inspiration. She is a fountain of information that is practical, current, and elevates my writing skills.”

“Attending your writing workshops has been such an incredible experience for me. After each one I walked away enlightened, excited, and inspired about the craft.”

“Lola is amazing! I always get precious nuggets of writing wisdom from her workshops. She believes in you and cheers you on, no matter where you are in your writing journey.”

“Lola is truly a master of her craft. She shares her knowledge in an earnest way wishing each writer success.”

"Lola’s workshops are insightful, imaginative and encouraging."

“As an instructor, Lola is practical, honest, positive, encouraging, and fun. Laughs and love abound in Lola’s workshops!”

“I highly recommend her workshops to anyone who wants to improve their writing and hopes one day to publish a book for kids.”

“I leave every one of Lola’s workshops inspired and with a book full of notes on how to improve my writing.”

"Lola’s love of writing is evident as here love to teach others about it."

“I am leaving Lola’s Workshop with loads of valuable information about the craft of writing.”

“Inspiring, truthful, and practical information.”

“After three days of studying award-winning picture books, writing, and revising, I left with a completed manuscript.”

“Highly recommend her workshops!”

“I made more progress on my manuscript in one weekend than I had in two years.”

“Lola structures her workshops for optimal engagement, allowing each person to apply
what they're learning to their own works in a way that encourages curiosity and introspection.”

“Lola was flexible and catered to our individual and group needs.”

“Lola will be your biggest cheerleader and rest assured her mentorship goals are for you to be a successful and unique children’s book author.”