Writing Process & Troubleshooting
Your Story Stalled. Let’s Figure Out Why — and Fix It.
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ou were writing. Then somewhere along the way, something broke.
Maybe you’re stuck in the middle with no idea how to get out. Maybe you’ve rewritten the same chapter six times and it still isn’t working. Maybe you can feel that something’s wrong but you can’t name it — and that’s the most frustrating place of all.
This isn’t a creativity problem. It’s a diagnosis problem. And it’s exactly what I do.
Two Ways to Work With Me:
Writing Emergency Session — $47
Best if: You’re stuck right now and need a fast, experienced perspective on what’s gone wrong and what to do next.
We’ll briefly talk on the phone and get the payment sorted- then you can tell me where you are, what’s not working, and what you’ve already tried. I’ll read whatever you send me beforehand (up to 20 pages), and we’ll spend 45 minutes on a zoom call diagnosing the problem and mapping a clear path forward.
You won’t leave with vague encouragement. You’ll leave with a specific next step.
→ Book a Writing Emergency Session via the Calendly app below — $47
Manuscript Rescue Session — $197
Best if: Your draft has gone off the rails and you need a deeper diagnosis than a single call can provide.
Send me your first 40 pages plus a brief description of where things broke down. I’ll review them before we meet, then we will meet via a focused 90-minute Zoom call to identify exactly what went wrong, why it happened, and how to fix it.
This is the service for writers who are serious about finishing — and finishing well.
→ Request a Manuscript Rescue Session via the Calendly app below — $197
What Writers Say
“He asked insightful questions that helped me discover my characters’ motivations, deepen the conflict, and clarify the stakes. He never imposed; instead, he guided. And together, we built an outline that worked… I wrote a novel that became an Amazon Hot New Release and has received dozens of 5-star reviews.” — Rusty Williams, author of nine non-fiction books
“Dan demonstrated exactly the kind of expertise and support I needed… Thanks to Dan’s guidance, I was able to not only continue working on my book but actually complete it.” — Cherie Hans
Who this is for
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You’re stuck in the middle of a manuscript with no clear path forward -
Your story has become unwieldy or unfocused and you don’t know how to pull it back
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You keep starting projects but never finishing them
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You know something is wrong but can’t pinpoint what it is
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You’re overwhelmed by revision and don’t know where to start
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You’ve been staring at the same chapter for weeks
What I Can Help You Fix
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Writer’s block and creative paralysis — identifying the root cause and restoring forward momentum.
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Structural problems — diagnosing where your story went off track and mapping the fix.
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Pacing issues — finding where your story drags or rushes and why.
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POV problems — untangling point-of-view inconsistencies that confuse readers.
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Plot holes and continuity — finding the gaps before your readers do.
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Process and productivity — building writing habits that actually stick.
Why Work With Me?
Published fiction author. Horror Writers Association member. Short fiction published alongside Robert McCammon and Ramsey Campbell, with personal praise from Ray Bradbury. I’ve also rebuilt my own writing craft from scratch after a 27-year break — so I know firsthand what it feels like to be stuck, and what it takes to get moving again.
Not sure which option is right? Start with the Writing Emergency Call. Most writers find that one focused conversation gives them more clarity than weeks of spinning their wheels alone.
→ Book a Writing Emergency Session below — $47
→ Request a Manuscript Rescue Session below— $197