Why Medical Story Consulting?
Are you struggling to write medical scenes or research health-related topics?
Through medical story consulting, I help writers approach and research medical topics so they can stop wading through complicated medical texts and start writing their books.
In fact, my client was mired in research for her newest science fiction novel. She realized she was spending hours of her precious writing time researching complicated medical topics and wasn’t making any progress on her book. After just one session, she felt confident in her story and finally was able to finish writing her book!
Do you know any writers struggling to write about complex medical topics?
How it Works
Every story is unique. Depending on your needs, I offer a variety of consulting options
Medical Scene Critique
Medical scenes can be anything from a heart attack to childbirth. If you’ve written a scene in which your character falls sick or is injured, and you want a pro to take a look, then a Medical Scene Critique is the option for you. I’ll read through your scene or story and provide written feedback on both the medical aspects and the story. An option for a 30-minute video chat to further discuss the feedback is also available.
Medical Idea Feedback
Does your story have a medical component? Do you want to incorporate medical or healthcare aspects, but don’t know where to start? Does your story involve complicated medical topics that you want to make sure you get right? Then Medical Idea Feedback is the option for you! I’ll do the research for you, find any studies or resources that might apply, then we can discuss my findings and any further questions you have in a 30 or 60-minute video chat.
Pricing
- Medical Scene Critique: $0.02 per word, minimum 1000 words.
- Additional 30-minute video chat: $30
- Medical Idea Feedback: $75/hour
Next Steps
If you’re interested in taking your writing to the next level, shoot me an email at nataliedaleauthor@gmail.com. Please include the following information:
- Your full name and state of residence (this is for medicolegal reasons)
- Whether you are interested in a medical scene critique or medical idea feedback.
- Your primary question(s) for the medical idea feedback AND/OR the word count for your medical scene critique
- Anything else you think I should know.
Once I have received your email, I will respond with a quote, a contract, and a liability waiver. I try to reply to all emails within 48 hours. If you haven’t heard back from me after that time, please feel free to re-send your email. I look forward to working with you!
Testimonials
As a crime fiction writer, I’m constantly running into the problem of how badly to injure my main characters without killing them. Natalie Dale, M.D. was able to review my scenario and gave suggestions to make the scene realistic and still accomplish my goal. That was what I paid for, but on top of that, I received some real, top-notch literary feedback that greatly improved my story. And the option of actually having a virtual meeting with her to discuss her analysis was priceless. Want a medical doctor to consult on your character’s ailments or give your murder plot a reality check? Natalie Dale, M.D. is absolutely the only person you need to ask.
Wes Blalock, Author of the Ranger Birdie McLaren Thriller Series
“Natalie recently critiqued the medical scenes from my novel-in-progress—and wow! Her insights were invaluable, her comments detailed, and her knowledge and expertise were clear. She identified a critical error in my manuscript, and worked with me to find an intriguing but accurate solution.
Whether you’re writing about a medical setting, or have characters with illnesses and injuries, Natalie will bring a a level of realism and believability to your stories. I highly recommend her Story Consult services.”
Christine F