

Writing and Publishing Your First Novel Is Within Reach
With Multi-published Author and Book Coach, Karen Sommerville
Meet Karen
Award-winning author, editor and book coach
I'm the author of three suspense/thrillers and an experienced book coach with a passion for helping people achieve their dreams of writing and publishing their debut novel. I am the former President of the Canada West Chapter of Sisters in Crime, and a frequent speaker on editing and publishing. ​
Before becoming a full-time novelist and coach, I wrote hundreds of articles on marketing and entrepreneurship.
With over 20 years of non-fiction and fiction writing and editing, I thrive on providing the encouragement and support new writers need to get their first "book baby" into the world.
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What you can expect from me are clearly actionable steps, while providing honest, but heart-centered feedback. If you're willing to do the work, I would be honored to help you create a book worthy of publication.

I need help to break through procrastination and
establish writing habits to get me to my goal
How do I take my story from idea to manuscript
Help! How do I make my hot mess of a manuscript into a solid first draft?
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Traditional publishing? Self-publishing. Help me to evaluate the right publishing path for me
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