The Story Clinic: Quick Check-In
Focused guidance for the question or obstacle in front of you.
You do not need a finished manuscript — or even a complete outline. Bring the idea, the pages, or the problem, and we'll identify the next useful step.
Choose the 15-minute Focused Question when you have one specific question and need a clear, professional perspective.
Choose the 25-minute Project Direction question when you need more room to discuss your concept, structure, audience, writing process, publishing direction, or current obstacle.
THIS SESSION CAN HELP YOU:
• Clarify or strengthen a book idea
• Identify the next step in your writing process
• Work through a story or structure problem
• Decide whether a project is ready for editing
• Understand an editor’s earlier feedback
• Discuss traditional, independent, or hybrid publishing
• Regain momentum when a project feels stuck
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
• One private virtual conversation with Lisa Kerr
• Focused, professional guidance tailored to your question
• A clear recommended next step
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
This is a conversation-based service. It does not include advance manuscript reading, written critique, line editing, developmental editing, proofreading, document preparation, publishing-account setup, or follow-up work.
If your project requires manuscript review or additional professional services, Lisa will explain the appropriate next step and provide a separate proposal when applicable.
ABOUT LISA
Lisa Kerr is an award-winning children’s book author of Wake, Sleepy One, writing teacher, and editor. The Author Studio helps writers read deeply, observe closely, develop an authentic voice, revise thoughtfully, finish their work, and understand their publishing options.