Work with Gail
Gail works with writers at all levels, from newbies to pros. Choose the course that best suits your project.
Meet and Greet
Meet Gail for a 15-minute Zoom session to find out which one of Gail's services is right for you.
Fiction Mentorships
Gail's flagship course. In this one-on-one, private, four-month online mentorship, Gail will guide you as you build your fiction project.
Manuscript Evaluations
Looking for an editor’s perspective on your fiction project, but not yet ready for an in-depth developmental edit? A manuscript evaluation is the affordable next step between a beta reading and a developmental edit.
The Clean Sweep
Writing is messy. Clean it up! Get a detailed edit of your story, pitch package, grant application or fiction project of any length.
Blue Pencil Sessions
Not your average blue pencil session, this 45-minute consultation with Gail is a full workshop. Book at any time.
Alpha and Beta Reading Service
Alpha and beta readers give feedback on a manuscript from a reader’s perspective. Move your project forward with this affordable service.
Developmental Edits
Gail digs deep into your manuscript's big picture story elements - themes, story goals, conflicts and structure, character arcs, pacing, point of view, and dialogue - to help you develop your project to the fullest.
Writing Retreat
A perfect writing getaway in the beautiful Shuswap landscape found in so much of Gail's writing
About Gail
Gail's novels have been national and international bestsellers and two have been short-listed for the Giller Prize, among other awards. She works as a developmental editor and mentors writers from around the world.