After the Draft: How to Understand What You’ve Written and What Comes Next
A 2-month, high-touch recalibration roadmap for writers ready to move from messy first draft to meaningful revision.
You’ve got a draft. Now let’s figure out what it means and what to do with it.
You’ve done the hard thing—you finished a draft!
But now you’re staring at 70,000+ words and thinking:
Is any of this working?
Where do I even begin?
What does this book want to become?
You don’t need another course.
You don’t need to rewrite the whole thing tomorrow.
What you need is perspective, direction, and a way forward that honors the heart of your story.
You’re not just looking for edits—you’re looking for answers.
After the Draft helps you make sense of what you wrote, reconnect to your original vision, and build a clear, aligned path forward, without burning it all down and starting from scratch.
Who This Is For
This program is for writers who want real support at this fragile, formative stage—not a fast edit, not a full rewrite, but a guided path to deepen their story and see it clearly.
You’ll leave with fresh insight, a personalized revision map, and renewed trust in what you’ve made.
⋆˙⟡ Price: $950 in full or 2 payments of $475 ⋆˙⟡
What’s Included in This 2 Month Program
This isn’t just a feedback session: it’s a revision relaunch. Over two months, we’ll examine the heart of your novel by starting with your first act (up to 20,000 words). Then, we’ll create a concrete plan to carry you forward with clarity, purpose, and momentum.
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→ Call 1: Align on your goals + review first 10k
→ Call 2: Deep dive into the next 10k + discuss patterns and gaps
→ Call 3: Co-create your personalized revision roadmap: what to change, what to keep, and how to approach your next draft with clarity -
→ 10,000 words each month (so you can digest and implement gradually)
→ You’ll receive margin comments and big-picture notes focused on story engine, character dynamics, world-building, structure, and what’s actually working -
Think of it as your DIY revision toolkit: clear next steps, recommended strategies, timeline guidance, and emotional support tips.
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Quick check-ins, accountability nudges, and space to ask questions as you process
Not sure if After the Draft is right for you?
Let’s talk about it. Book a free 15-minute call to see if we’re a good fit—no pressure and no commitment required.
“The most validating part has been Kailey’s encouragement. She’s made me want to keep writing, challenged me in all the best ways, and never once made me feel inferior. From the start, she’s been my advocate—cheering me on since the very first email we exchanged.”
“Through Kailey’s wisdom and insight, I’ve gained the confidence to keep going and to believe that maybe, one day, I can make my dreams come true on a bookshelf somewhere.”
What I Bring to the Table
A deep understanding of the creative process—and the emotional side of it
Experience querying, signing with an agent, and revising novels
A coaching style that blends structure with softness (no hustle here!)
A background in helping writers reconnect with their voice, their purpose, their femininity and creativity, and their next step
What people love about working with me
I give thoughtful, encouraging feedback that helps you move forward
I create writing spaces that feel warm, fun, and pressure-free
I help writers believe in their work again — especially when they’ve been stuck
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