You want to write a story.

But that means stepping out of your comfort zone and into the Dark Forest of I Don’t Know What I’m Doing.

Writing a book can be daunting, overwhelming, and confusing. But it can also be exhilarating. It really is like embarking on an adventure of tests and challenges and unknowns, but that doesn’t have to stop you as long as you’re passionate about writing and willing to learn the ropes.

As a storytelling and mindset coach, I’m in the unique position to help you transform your ideas into a page-turning story that’ll wow your readers and also teach you how to banish the mental gremlins that can complicate the writing process so that you can finish your story.

But also…I’m a writer. Just like you.

In fact, I’m a plantser. There. I said it.

A writer who blends plotting and pantsing throughout my writing process. They just go together, imo. Like peanut butter and jelly. Cake and ice cream. Captain and Tennille . . .

Hmm. Did I just date myself?

Moving on.

Sure. A story can be developed solely via pantsing (writing by the seat of your pants, organic writing, discovering the story as you go), or via plotting (structural writing, outlining, writing by story beats).

However, I’ve found that even the most free-reined pantser eventually needs to think about plot, and the most stringent plotter needs to let their creativity loose.

That’s where my “plantsing” approach can help you!

How, you ask?

CREATIVITY. CONSISTENCY. CONTINUITY. COHERENCE.

The four C’s that lead to great stories that in turn attract ravenous readers.

Creativity: Your imagination is the blood, bones, and breath of your story. Creativity is the primary reason your readers read you. It’s the foundation of your voice, cast of characters, story world, and everything else that goes into your novel. No one else can be you, and your creativity is what makes your story unique.

Consistency: Whether you’re writing a realistic world or one with magic, consistent details that abide by your story’s internal logic build reader trust in the story world and in you as the author.

Continuity: Avoid contradictions that pull your reader out of the fictive dream. Continuity across all storytelling elements will help maintain immersion and suspension of disbelief by creating an engaging but logical story world.

Coherence: Ensure that everything in your story hangs together so your ending is surprising yet satisfying. Coherence is the vibe you leave behind where it appears you knew exactly where the story was going the whole time.

The 4 C’s can be achieved by putting a combination of plotting and pantsing (= plantsing) into action even as you’re writing your very first draft.

My coaching programs are based on the “plantsing” model.

This hybrid process can give you the best of both worlds. The freedom and discovery vibes of pantsing and the organization and plausible action-reaction beats of plotting can help you develop a clear, focused draft that you’re excited to write.

I help writers who love to pants use their creativity as a tool that helps them shape a plot that doesn’t feel off-putting or rigid, but still fulfills the requirements of consistency, continuity, and coherence.

For writers who prefer to follow a structure with story beats, I support you with creativity-boosting methods that keep your imagination flowing while also constructing a draft that aims for consistency, continuity, and coherence.

And if you’re already someone who approaches story with a “plantsing” attitude, then our work together will seek to strengthen the methods that work for you while helping you reshape what’s tripping you up.

Through personalized coaching, webinar trainings, group workshops, and editorial support, I help fiction authors craft compelling narratives, characters who practically breathe on the page, immersive settings, and tension-filled plots that captivate readers.

Writers who work with me learn how to wield their imagination as a storytelling tool that will help them tune into their unique voice so they can move forward with confidence and joy in their writing journey.

After just one session, you’ll gain clarity on any obstacles slowing you down, what strength you can rely on to move you forward, and what next step you should take to reach your personal goals.

I offer a full suite of coaching and editing services—all designed to help fiction writers take their stories to their personal finish lines.

No matter where you’re at in the writing journey, or where you want to go next, I’m right there by your side—

• Maybe you’re just getting started and you need some pointers to avoid the double black diamond runs along your trail.

• Or perhaps you have a draft going, but you’re spinning your wheels, totally stuck in a plot hole deeper than Torghatten.

• Could be that you have a finished project but it’s more tangled than kudzu and you need some help bushwacking your way through.

If any of that resonates, give me a holler!

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