Writing Coaching & book coacHING
If you've started writing your story or your book and are realizing you need someone to coach you and guide you, you've come to the right place. Kiss writer's block goodbye!
I provide rock-solid support, developed over decades of writing books. I can coach and support you in the following aspects of writing...
CLARIFYING YOUR VISION and creating your outline and book structure.
CONNECTING WITH YOUR INSPIRATION AND INTUITION.
MANAGING FRUSTRATION, LEARNING Persistence, staying engaged and encouraged.
STAYING ON TRACK WITH REGULAR CHECK-IN CALLS.
FINDING CREATIVE FREEDOM AND SATISFACTION IN ROUTINE AND DISCIPLINE.
REACHING THE FINISH LINE (manuscript COMPLETION OR BOOK PUBLICATION).
Services
You Talk/I Listen
- You talk and I actively listen.
- I reflect your story back to you with insight, intuition, and my perspective as a longtime biographer.
- No writing involved.
You Talk/I Listen & Coach You Through the Writing Process
- You talk to me about your writing project and I actively listen.
- I guide you step by step through the writing process.
- We meet once or twice a week virtually. I utilize my 26 years experience to help you reach your full potential on the project.
You Talk/I Listen & Write
Your Story as a Book Document for You to Publish
- You talk and tell me your life story.
- I actively listen and ask clarifying questions.
- I write your life story for you as a memoir.
- You get a Microsoft Word document ready to send to a publisher.
- Includes 1 revision.
How it Works
Tell me your story. I'm listening.
Writing inspiration--that small flame inside that leads you to start writing--is the light that drives you to begin the journey. But that's only the beginning.I can help guide you through the entire writing process. I can also get you unstuck if your writing has stalled or you have writer's block. I have written 30+ books and I know the book writing journey and process very well. Tell me your story. I'm listening.
SAVING YOU TIME AND ENERGY. HELPING YOU PREPARE FOR THE JOURNEY.
As I have written many books for my clients over the years, and a couple of my own, I have learned things you can only learn by experience. Like how to clarify
your vision and create an outline and structure for your book. Or, how to arrange your writing time and schedule to match your peak productivity
times. And so much more. I can save you time and energy and help you prepare for the journey.
HELPING YOU NAVIGATE THE PITFALLS AND CHALLENGES.
Think of it like having a tour guide or a sherpa to accompany you on a difficult or challenging hike. Of course, you would want someone who has hiked
that terrain many times, and helped many other hikers just like you get where they are going. I have been writing books, speeches, and other documents
for my clients since 1999 (and for myself since my late teens). I am uniquely suited to help you navigate your book writing journey, with all its challenges.
GIVING ENCOURAGEMENT AND WISDOM ALONG THE WAY.
Having someone go before you on the path and light your way with wisdom puts your journey into perspective. It helps you recognize the everyday obstacles and hurdles as par for the course and enables you to stay encouraged, engaged, and satisfied. After all, if you don't enjoy the journey, what's the point?