packages & pricing
Discover Your WHY Session
One 60-90 minute Google Meet call
Exploration of your story’s core question (your Why)
Includes a personalized 1–2 page Why Reflection you can use in revisions, pitches, and future projects
$225 USD
Editing Services
Story Coaching
single coaching session
One 60-minute Google Meet call
Focused guidance on your goals or a specific part of your manuscript
Follow-up notes with clear next steps
monthly coaching
Two 60-minute Google Meet calls each month
Ongoing support for drafting or revising
Written action steps after every session
Email support between sessions
quarterly coaching
Six 60-minute calls (two per month)
Deeper, consistent support through a draft or major revision
Priority email support
Alignment with your story’s Why
single coaching session
$100 USD
Monthly coaching
$350 USD
QUARTERLy coaching
$999 USD
FAQs
Every writer’s situation is different, and it’s normal to have questions before you commit. Here are some of the most common things writers ask me — and if yours isn’t here, just send me a message. I’ll be happy to help.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes — all packages over $350 can be paid in 6 monthly, interest-free installments.
What’s the difference between coaching and developmental editing?
Developmental editing is a deep dive into your full manuscript with a detailed editorial letter and scene-by-scene analysis. Coaching is ongoing support while you write or revise, with regular calls and feedback to help you stay on track..
Do You edit all genres?
I work with all genres of fiction, but I have a special love for speculative, science fiction, fantasy, dystopian, historical, literary, and YA stories.
Can I start with a single session before committing to more?
Yes! Many writers begin with a single coaching session or a Discover Your Why session to get clarity before deciding if they’d like longer-term support.
How do I know which package is right for me?
That’s completely normal to wonder. If you’re unsure, send me a message — I’ll help you find the best fit for your manuscript and your goals.
Do you edit nonfiction?
My focus is fiction, but I do occasionally work on select nonfiction projects (especially those with a narrative or storytelling element). Feel free to ask
Still wondering if this is right for you? That’s completely normal. Send me a message and I’ll be glad to help you decide.
Every story has a heartbeat. Let’s find yours.
About Elizabeth Pettersson
I’m a Fictionary Certified StoryCoach Editor and Writer’s Digest award-winning author, publishing fiction under the pen name E.A. Carter. I specialize in speculative, science fiction, fantasy, dystopian, historical, literary, and YA fiction. My approach blends kindness, clarity, and actionable feedback to help writers uncover both the structure and the heartbeat of their stories.
Note: Billing is issued under my legal name, Jeannine Elizabeth Pettersson. All editorial services are provided as Elizabeth Pettersson.
