Creative Project Coaching for Writers
You have the idea. Now let’s move it forward.
You don't need another person telling you what you should write.
Sometimes, you need someone who can help you step back, see the bigger picture, work through the stuck places, and figure out what comes next.
I work with writers and creative project makers who have an idea, manuscript, or project they care about—but need clarity, momentum, accountability, or a thoughtful outside perspective to move it forward.
As a certified coach, author, and editing certificate candidate at Simon Fraser University, I bring together coaching, editorial knowledge, and practical project thinking to support you through the creative process.
You remain the author. You own the creative decisions. I'm here to help you make them.
Where are you in your creative project?
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You have a story, book idea, or creative project that keeps calling you, but you're not sure how to turn the idea into something tangible.
Together, we can explore:
What you actually want to create
Why this project matters to you
What "finished" looks like
What's holding you back
What your first meaningful steps could be
This is a great place to start if your project exists mostly in your head—or in a collection of notes, documents, and ideas.
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You've started. Maybe you've written 10,000 words. Maybe you've written 60,000.
But somewhere along the way, the project stalled.
We can look at what's happening beneath the procrastination or frustration, identify the decisions that need to be made, and create a way forward that works for you.
You don't need more guilt. You need clarity and a next step.
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Finishing a draft can feel like reaching the top of a mountain—only to discover another mountain.
Should you revise? Get feedback? Start querying? Put it aside? Rewrite the whole thing?
Coaching can help you step out of the manuscript long enough to think strategically about the project and decide what you want to do next.
My ongoing training in professional editing also gives me a useful understanding of manuscript structure, audience, revision, and the editorial process.
The goal isn't for me to take over your manuscript. It's to help you develop a clear path forward.
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Sometimes the project isn't the problem.
Life is.
Work. Family. Other commitments. Perfectionism. Too many ideas. Not enough time.
Regular coaching can give your creative project a place on the calendar—and give you someone who will ask about it next time you meet.
You bring the project. I'll bring the questions, perspective, and accountability.
How I can help
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A focused session for writers who need perspective.
Maybe you're deciding between projects. Maybe you've lost your way. Maybe you simply need to talk through what's next with someone who understands both the creative process and the realities of getting a project finished.
A 75-minute coaching conversation focused on your particular situation.
$150 CAD
Best for: writers at a crossroads, beginning a new project, or feeling stuck.
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A short coaching engagement for writers who need clarity and momentum.
Over several sessions, we'll identify where you are, where you want to go, what's getting in the way, and what you want to do next.
We'll create practical commitments between sessions and use our conversations to keep adjusting your approach as the project develops.
Initial 75-minute session
Three 60-minute coaching sessions
Between-session commitments
Brief email check-in after each session
$525
Best for: writers who have a project underway but need a reset.
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Ongoing coaching for the longer creative journey.
Creative projects rarely follow a straight line.
You may move from idea to draft, from draft to revision, from revision to publication—and encounter completely different challenges at every stage.
Ongoing coaching provides a place to think, make decisions, reflect, and keep moving.
Sessions can adapt as your project evolves.
A monthly subscription
Two 60-minute coaching sessions/month
Email check-in between sessions
Ongoing project accountability
$275/month with a minimum 3-month commitment.
Best for: writers who want an ongoing coaching relationship rather than a fixed-length program.
Coaching + Editorial Perspective
Sometimes you need a coach.
Sometimes you need an editor.
And sometimes you need someone who understands the difference.
My professional editing studies at Simon Fraser University complement my coaching practice by giving me a growing understanding of manuscript development, structure, audience, style, and the editorial process.
That means I can bring an editorial lens to our conversations when it's useful—while keeping the coaching relationship focused on your goals and your creative ownership.
Coaching asks:
What do you want?
What's getting in the way?
What possibilities do you see?
What will you do next?
Editorial Thinking asks:
Who is this for?
What is the project trying to accomplish?
What is working?
Where might the manuscript need development?
The two perspectives can work beautifully together.
What coaching with me is and isn’t
Coaching is:
A space to think out loud
A way to get perspective on your creative project
Support for making decisions
Accountability for the commitments you choose
A collaborative exploration of what's possible
A place to work through the inevitable stuck points
Coaching isn’t:
Ghostwriting
Manuscript proofreading
A guarantee of publication
A replacement for therapy
Me telling you what your book should be
A formula for becoming a successful author
Your project stays yours.
My role is to help you become more intentional about the choices you make and the actions you take.
Why me?
Hello!I'm a certified professional coach trained through Erickson Coaching International, an author, educator, and currently completing the Editing Certificate at Simon Fraser University.
My own creative work has given me a firsthand understanding of what it means to take an idea from "Wouldn't it be fun if..." to an actual creative project.
I recently collaborated with my son on The Pocket Dragons, taking the project through writing, revision, collaboration, and publication. I have an adult series that is set to launch in 2027, with additional projects in the works.
My professional background in education, business, and strategy also shapes how I approach creative projects: with curiosity, structure, and a focus on turning ideas into meaningful action.
I don't believe there is one right way to create.
I believe the best creative process is the one that helps you make the work you want to make.
Ready to move your project forward?
You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin.
You just need a place to start.
Book a 20-minute complimentary conversation to find out if coaching is right for you.
Let's talk about where you are, what's happening with your project, and what you'd like to make possible.