Diane Sherlock

Creative Consulting & Brainstorming

“Diane Sherlock has an innate ability to cut through the unnecessary to get to the center of where your truth is. She’s a gifted writer who knows the terrain well.  The fact that she is kind, compassionate and hilarious makes what could be a rough process a very enjoyable one.” Tamara Silvera, playwright, musician, vocal coach

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Ignite your creativity

Brainstorming Sessions

For writers exploring ideas, outlines, and early-stage concepts.

You bring the spark — I bring the creative solutions. Together, we explore possibilities, find the story’s heart, and map the path forward.

What’s included:

  • 1–2 x 60-min sessions (or 2–4 sessions/month on retainer)
  • Creative exploration & ideation
  • Notes on directions explored
  • Resource recommendations

What you need to bring:

  • A concept, outline, or key questions
  • Openness to exploration
  • Readiness to do the work after

Pricing

Pay-Per-Session:

  • Single 60-min session: $250
  • Package of 3 sessions: $650 ($217/session)

Monthly Retainer:

  • $600/month = 2 x 60-min sessions + email support
  • $900/month = 4 x 60-min sessions + email support + resource curation

Retainer clients get priority scheduling and ongoing support between sessions.

Creative Consultations

For writers with a draft who’ve done the foundational work.

I don’t fix stories — I reflect truth. I work with writers who’ve aligned their story with their values and done the research and self-reflection required.

What’s Included:

  • 2 x 60-min sessions/month
  • Feedback on 1–2 projects
  • Email support (48-hr response)
  • Access to my creative frameworks

What You Need to Bring:

  • A draft (or near-draft)
  • Foundational work done (research, self-reflection, value alignment)
  • Commitment to integrity

Pricing:

  • Single Session: $350 (60 minutes)
  • Package of 3 Sessions: $950 ($317/session)
  • Monthly Retainer: $1,800/month (4 x 60-min sessions + email support + framework access)

Retainer clients get priority scheduling and ongoing support between sessions.

Note for Writers Exploring Marginalized Identities:

If you’re writing about a marginalized community you’re not part of, I may refer you to resources — including educators who specialize in helping writers navigate the ethical pitfalls of this work.

To collaborate with me on such a project, I expect you’ve:

  • Done foundational research (not just surface-level)
  • Sought out and listened to — not just researched — people with lived experience in the community you’re writing about
  • Examined your internalized beliefs and biases
  • Aligned your story with lived experience — not assumption

I don’t consult on work that misrepresents marginalized voices and cannot provide referrals.