Um...What is Creative Writing Coaching?
I help writers of all genres and experience levels to write. Maybe you're just starting out, hoping to reignite a passion, or stuck somewhere in that crazy writing process. Wherever you are, I offer support, accountability, and sometimes a little push.​With master’s degrees in Creative Writing and Education, I bring the heart of an educator, the perspective of an artist, and the deep listening of a coach. I’m also writing a novel of my own, so I know how vulnerable, and vital, this work can be.​At the root of it all, I believe writing is a transformative act. The page holds a quiet power; a space for reflection, reclamation, and imagination. My approach to coaching is rooted in care, curiosity, and practical tools. No matter where you are in the process, my coaching ensures that your voice is truly honored.​
Umm..What is Creative Writing Coaching?
I help writers of all genres and experience levels to write. Maybe you're just starting out, hoping to reignite a passion, or stuck somewhere in that crazy writing process. Wherever you are, I offer support, accountability, and sometimes a little push.​
With master’s degrees in Creative Writing and Education, I bring the heart of an educator, the perspective of an artist, and the deep listening of a coach. I’m also writing a novel of my own, so I know how vulnerable, and vital, this work can be.​
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Coaching Packages
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The 8 Session Journey
Want to write and don't know where to start? Looking for support in developing a specific project? Seeking accountability, structure, and a personal cheerleader? This coaching-only package offers personalized, one-on-one support to help you move your writing forward, overcome creative blocks, and clarify project goals. You'll walk away with strateigies to sustain a productive and fulfillign writing practice, new confidence in your creativity, and inspiration to help your generate new work. Eight enlightening 60-minute sessions (weekly or biweekly)​ Email support anytime between sessions​ Customized creative prompts, goal tracking, and/or reflection questions
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Write & Reflect Light
Does sharing your work make your nervous? When you receive feedback, do you wonder how to even use it? This package provides tailored writing support through one-on-one coaching and detailed manuscript feedback. You'll walk away with clarity around your writing and actionable tools and techniques for implmenting feedback in your work. We'll go deep into your process with a focus on generating new work and/or revision. EIght dynamic 60-minute coaching sessions (weekly or biweekly) Email support anytime between sessions​ 1 manuscript submission (up to 50 pages) 1 pre-submission session to clarify intentions and focus areas 1 Post feedback session to address questions and make a plan Written feedback: margin comments + 1–2 page coaching letter Email support anytime between sessions​ Customized creative prompts, goal tracking, and/or reflection questions
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Write & Reflect Full
Feeling stuck on a longer draft? Seeking a more intensive focus on feedback? This package offers an extended, immersive coaching experience designed to support multiple projects or deeper drafts over 8 sessions. With two manuscript submissions, detailed written feedback, pre- and post-submission discussions, and priority email access, this package provides ongoing guidance to help you refine your work, strengthen your writing process, and make meaningful progress toward your creative goals. Eight 60-minute coaching sessions Priority email access anytime between sessions Two manuscript submissions (up to 50 pages each) Two 60 minute Pre-submission sessions Detailed written feedback for each submission (comments + 1-2 page letter) Two 60 minute Post-feedback sessions
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Customizable Packages
Are none of these packages quite right? Just like the writing process, there's no one size fits all approach. Let's work together to tailor a coaching curriculum to your writing needs and goals!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"I feel like my work actually does matter in the world, and I’ve gained a whole boatload of confidence to keep moving forward!”
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- A.S.
"Emily is an all star coach- organized, kind, aware, encouraging, inspiring. The one-on-ones with her helped me break through some big mental blocks I had about my writing, and I didn’t even realize we were doing that because she is so smoooooth!”
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- YB
“Emily's gentle but persistent prodding made me dig deeper and find the underlying reasons for writer's block, or poor time management, or whatever the issue that was ailing me"
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-IP