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Book-Writing Consulting

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100 per session - Virtual OK - Posted Jan 13, 2017

I'm really good at:

-figuring out what kind of writer you are and what your challenges are
-getting clear on the full picture of your book idea
-breaking that idea down into tiny, manageable steps and milestones
-creating a custom writing plan + useful tips that'll lead you to a publish-ready manuscript in 12 weeks

This way, the organization is clear and strong, as well as the writing voice.

Ready?

The process is fairly simple (and if I can make it even more simple, I'm totally open to learning how):

1. Complete a three-minute consultation form online to give me an idea of your vision.
2. Schedule your 30-minute phone call.
3. Chat with me about what you're wanting to write and what's holding you back.
4. I'll email you your custom writing plan, useful tips to help you along the way, a link to the call's playback, and a spreadsheet to log your progress.

Training & Qualifications


Trelani self-published her debut novel while a senior at Savannah State University. After graduating, she returned to her alma mater to facilitate grammar and creative writing workshops for faculty, staff, and students. Digging the opportunities that writing provided, she also joined Deep as a writing fellow, where she grew even more passionate about writing and teaching.

Originally on track to go to law school, she decided to pursue a Master’s in Writing at the Savannah College of Art and Design and become a full-time storyteller and creative writing coach instead. Partnering with the City of Savannah, The Deep Center, Loop it Up Savannah, Starlandia, Third Eye Naga, and the Telfair Museums, she’s led reflective art and writing workshops for pre-teens and grown folk.

Every spring, she hosts a writing retreat for women in need of solo time, sisterhood, and support. To date, she’s published five titles. Her work has also appeared in The Examiner, Blavity, For Harriet, The Womb Sanctuary, Radical Selfie, and a variety of women-centered publications.

A product of New Orleans and Savannah, Trelani enjoys mothering, brunching, daydreaming, gallery hopping, studying the African diaspora, and working on a series about generational curses beginning and ending within a Louisiana family.

Availability & Preferences


Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays

Trading Preference: I’m flexible, just hit me up!

Reviews of Trelani


Chichi received session of Book-Writing Consulting from Trelani
Jan 31, 2017
Trelani provided great tips and literature regarding the subject area that I will be writing on and I appreciated her professionalism and organization...s.show more
Nadia provided unit of Logo Design for Trelani
Feb 07, 2017
Trelani was very patient and easy to work with.

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About Trelani Duncan

I’ve always been the writer in my circles. Whenever someone needed help with a research paper or a cover letter, they’d come to me. And although I’d been journaling, writing poetry, and helping friend...s with their writing since forever, I didn’t consider myself a writer until I self-published my first book. Originally on track to go to law school, I decided to pursue a Master’s in Writing at the Savannah College of Art and Design and become a full-time storyteller and creative writing coach instead. The writing and publishing process can be incredibly confusing, especially when you don’t know someone who’s gone down that path already. So I established So Fundamental to give people a one-stop shop for all of their book writing needs. To date, I’ve written five books, including the bestseller Women Who Ain’t Afraid to Curse When Communicating with God. And my work has appeared in The Examiner, Blavity, For Harriet, Radical Selfie, The Womb Sanctuary, and more. I know how it feels to have a vision that scares and excites you at the same time. To chase it with little to no support in your corner. To wonder if you really have what it takes. Being willing to give it all you got in spite of having a thousand other things to do. That’s who I serve. My specialty as a creative writing coach is turning BIG ideas into small, manageable steps. Emphasizing intuition and individuality, my teaching style challenges life-loving souls to create not just any ole’ book but life-changing books. In addition to writing books and coaching others through the book writing process, I also host a writing workshop every week (in Savannah, GA) and an all-inclusive women's writing retreat every year. I have also partnered with various organizations including Savannah State University, The Deep Center, Jepson Center for the Arts, The City of Savannah, The Life Design Agency, and The Life Balance and Wellness Institute, assisting over 1,500 people in writing and showcasing their stories.show more

Open to other proposals
Trelani Duncan is looking for:
  • Learning
  • Business
  • Art & Design