kraken communications
Write powerfully.
From picture books to novels,
tech writing to web content,
query letters to resumes, we aim to bring your words to life.
Founder: Amy Maranville
My background
My experience, like my personality, is eclectic. I've written and published 6 picture books and 9 romance novels. I've also written testimony presented to the U.S. Congress, and helped multi-national banks meet their regulatory requirements.
In addition to writing things on my own, I've helped many people, including accountants, military officers, drag queens, and computer programmers, to find their own voices and develop as writers. That's the legacy I hope to build on as I grow Kraken Communications.
I have a BA from Smith College in English literature and anthropology, as well as an MA in children's literature from Simmons College.
Amy Maranville's Works
Hanuman and the Orange Sun
Hanuman and the Orange Sun
Hanuman and the Orange Sun
Amal's Eid
Hanuman and the Orange Sun
Hanuman and the Orange Sun
Amal's Ramadan
Hanuman and the Orange Sun
Padmini is Powerful
Padmini is Powerful
Harini & Padmini Say Namaste
Padmini is Powerful
Harini & Padmini Say Namaste
Harini & Padmini Say Namaste
Harini & Padmini Say Namaste
Hanuman Moves a Mountain
Harini & Padmini Say Namaste
Harini & Padmini Say Namaste
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
Every project is unique, but we always think it's helpful to have a sense of what things might cost. Standard pricing is $80 an hour. However, we structure our pricing to match your needs.
Fixed or flat-rate pricing is also available.
What can you actually do to help?
Just like a personal trainer can help you hone the physical skills you want to improve, a writing coach can pinpoint your challenges and help you improve your writing. So for instance, if you're writing a picture book, you would need a certain number of pages, a template to structure the work, and a coach who knows the industry specifics. We provide all of those.
If you're writing a longer text, like a novel, you'll need an outline and some clear parameters on word count, chapter length, POV, voice consistency, etc. Your coach would support you in these efforts.
Do you do in-person meetings?
If you're local to the Greater Boston area, we are happy to meet in person. We also do video conferencing as often as possible if we can't meet in person, so you can get as much personal interaction as you need.
Of course, if you don't want to meet in person, everything can be done through email too!