Karen Desrosiers
W r i t e r, A r t i s t, & T e a c h e r
Coaching, Consulting, and Professional Services
I offer a variety of coaching, consulting, and professional services for writers, artists, creatives, and arts organizations, as well as self-publishing services.
Each job is priced individually, based on the full scope of the specific project. Prices noted on this website are guidelines, to give you a general idea of the costs, but are not guarantees.
For more information about any of these services, to discuss a particular project, or to receive a quote, contact me.
Coaching & Consulting
I provide a wide range of creativity, writing, and creative business coaching and consulting. Are you looking to build more creativity into your life? Are you working on a writing project but need help? Maybe you need help working through the writing process or getting past a creativity block. Or do you need help moving your creative endeavors toward a business or implementing better business practices. Maybe you need help with a variety of services, such as a bit of editing help, some help with structure and organization, and some guidance with creative writing skills.
With coaching and consulting, I work with you on what you need in a conversational and process driven mode. The work we do and the focus of the coaching will be determined by your individual needs and the needs of your project. Work will include one-on-one meetings, feedback, suggestions for exercises and practices, etc.
Pricing is based on the coaching package we design to suit your needs, including the number of sessions and amount of work I might need to do outside of the sessions.
Editing & Book Doctor Services
Every writer needs feedback. Some need high level feedback about the overall project and/or feedback on structure and plot. Others need detailed line editing and proofreading. And still others may need someone to really go through their manuscript to fix issues with editing, standardization, citations, and formatting.
I can work with you to provide any level of editing and feedback services, or can go in and whip your manuscript into polished and submitable shape.
Prices are based on the size of the manuscript and level of feedback or editing work neeed.
Research Services
Research projects may include business development, writing projects, or persona/family research, travel/vacation planning, and more. All forms of writing tend to need at least some research and fact checking, but not all writers have the time or interest in the detail work needed for thorough research. Research might include searching online or in libraries; it might involve contacting specialists and experts; and it might involve visiting sites, doing observation, or researching primary sources.
I am an experienced researcher and teach research at the university level. More than that, I happen to love the process of research. I enjoy seeking out key pieces of information, like solving a problem.
The cost of research services depends in part on the type of research being done and if any travel is required. Fees start at $45 per hour (for Internet research), and may be higher or include fees if travel and professional correspondence with experts is required. Pricing may also be done on a full-project basis, such as manuscript fact checking.
Other Professional Services
Freelance and Content Writing
Overview of Policies
Other professional services available include manuscript and book formatting, services to assist in the process of self-publishing, help with business and book proposals, ghostwriting, press releases, and more. Or maybe you're an artist who wants a companion book created for an exhibit or body of work. There may be times when a creative has a need for certain services and when these special requests fit into my schedule. I am open to requests for other services that may not be listed here, depending on availability.
Other services might be available for you if you want to self-publish, including book design, cover design, and layout.
Do you want articles, blogs, or other content for your newsletter or website but don't have the time or skills to write it? Do you have business or technical documents that you'd like written for your business? Or perhaps a history or documentation for your civic or social group? A wide range of freelance and ghostwriting services are available, from short blogs or newsletter articles to book length manuscripts.
All work requires a signed contract before beginning.
Quotes are valid for 30 days.
One half of the fee is due at the time the contract is signed, prior to beginning work, and is not refundable.
The balance is due before completion or delivery of work.
Additional terms and payment schedules may be arranged upon request.