You’ve hit a wall with your novel. Perhaps the creativity
you once enjoyed lies dormant. Maybe you feel as if you’ve written yourself
into a corner and don’t know how to get out. Your story isn’t flowing like it
should. You’re tired. You feel a bit at odds with the project you once couldn’t
wait to sit down to. But you still have faith in the vision you developed so
long ago. Maybe you know your novel isn’t ready for submission but you don’t
exactly know why. A host of reasons explain why writers experience a
need for support, each one unique to the writer.
Luminary was formed by novelist Lisa Samson for writers who
find themselves right where you are. Instead of traditional critique, Lisa
wants to help you succeed as a novelist. Luminary isn’t simply about revealing
the weaknesses in your manuscript. It’s about highlighting your strengths as
well and helping you write with those in mind.
After writing for two decades as well as enjoying work in
visual arts, Lisa possesses an intuitive understanding of the creative process.
She understands people express themselves best when they are true to who they
are and aware of how their life journey affects their work. Lisa provides
thoughtful support based on each individual’s style of creativity and vision.
In other words, Lisa wants to help you develop your own unique voice, not
become a version of someone else.
Lisa brings experience with thirty books, three Christy
Awards, and starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly Magazine. Christianity Today named her novel, Quaker
Summer, one of the best novels for 2008. That same novel was Women of Faith’s
novel of the year. A host of positive reviews and respect from her peers
assures you that Lisa is able to produce quality fiction and can help you do
the same.
Luminary offers support in two levels.
Story Support: Lisa
will read thirty pages of your manuscript as well as the detailed synopsis you
will provide. She’ll help you get your book off to the start it deserves with
insights into character development and overall story direction. You’ll receive
a thoughtful write-up as well as a brainstorming phone call. $350.00
Manuscript Development: With your submission of 100 pages
and a detailed synopsis, Lisa will offer story support, more comprehensive help
with character development and help with the more technical aspects of writing.
You’ll receive your manuscript back with more detailed comments and suggestions
as well as a phone call to answer any questions you might have. $700.00
To see if you and Lisa are a good fit, email her at luminarycreative@mail.com.
