Writing Coaching
Contact me to schedule a free, 20-minute consultation.
What are you working on? Is it a novel? A memoir? A children’s book? A podcast? A play? Let me help you start and finish it! I’ve combined over 25 years of writing and teaching experience into private coaching, helping clients achieve their creative goals. Monthly guest speakers, technical editing, and courses on craft distinguish this writing coaching program. Dive in! Scroll down for coaching offers:
Next 3-Month Group Accelerator Writing Coaching Program Launching in June
Writing coaching in a safe, supportive, online environment at half the cost of private coaching. 8-sessions between June-August, 2023. (Specific dates TBD)
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“The accelerator exceeded all my expectations. I learned about writing, so it propelled me to write. The idea I’ve had in my head for years finally took shape – Zero to 13,000 words in 8 sessions.”
Jennifer K, Mexico City
PRIVATE COACHING
“Melissa is amazing! She helped me identify my fears and face them, so I could finally get my writing practice underway. With her structural know-how, dialogue virtuosity and comic gifts, she is an excellent technical coach as well as an insightful and inspired motivator.”
Mary O., Santa Monica, CA
“I just wanted you to know Blind Rage (true-crime podcast) is in the bag and published. I cannot express how grateful I am for your help with this project.”
Carol C., Los Angeles, CA
“I hope you know how deeply I appreciate you seeing and celebrating my gifts, as well as all your brilliant, helpful insights and our fertile-as-heck back-and-forths that were so freaking fun and expansive.
Marlene M, Sydney, Australia“Years ago I started a screenplay which sat on my computer for almost a decade. A friend recommended Melissa, and she worked with me over Zoom to finesse the outline and get to the fun part: writing the script. Happy to say it’s now on submission. Without Melissa’s help, it would still be sitting in my MacBook. Instead, it’s a living project.”
Adam D., Brooklyn, NY
THE DEEP-END PACKAGE
- Year-long coaching program
- Best for those starting a new project, or have an early draft of a project, and need accountability, editing, feedback, access to guest speakers and classes.
- 2x month/hour-long coaching calls to spitball ideas, discuss progress, set goals, receive feedback.
- 20 pages per month deep reading/editing of your pages with written feedback. Light editing after 240 pages, until the end of your project.
- Guest speakers throughout the year, including agents, publishers, producers, podcasters and authors.
- Access to 3 courses/workshops over the year, on craft, structure, content.
- By the end of the year you will have a solid draft (or more) of your project.
- Pay-in-full discount
Learn more, see pricing, and get started with a free 20-minute consultation today.
THE SHALLOW-END PACKAGE
- 5-month coaching program
- Best for people who have a draft of a project but still need some time to finesse, need accountability, editing, feedback, access to guest speakers and classes.
- 11, hour-long coaching calls to use at your convenience to spitball ideas, discuss progress, set goals, receive feedback.
- 15 pages per month reading/editing of your pages with written feedback.
- Guest speakers throughout the program, including agents, publishers, producers, podcasters and authors.
- Access to 2 courses/workshops over the 5-month period, on craft, structure, content.
- By the end of the 5-months, you will have a working draft of your project.
- Pay-in-full discount
Learn more, see pricing, and get started with a free 20-minute consultation today.
“Melissa is such an inspiring coach! She helped me shape my book into something much more powerful! I’m so happy to have her!”
-Barbara R., Los Angeles, CA
“I’m so glad I hired Melissa to help me finish my book, which is now with an agent. She was always prepared with insights and edits. I enjoyed my time with her immensely.”
Claire W., Philadelphia, PA
CURRENT CLIENTS
Book your coaching sessions here:
https://calendly.com/writingpool/writing-coaching-session?month=2022-01&date=2022-01-10
Upcoming Speakers:
Please RSVP to the upcoming talks you’d like to attend and a Zoom link will be sent to you on the day of the talk.
Check back soon for future speakers!
Past Speakers:
Author Tara Altebrando
Author/Television writer/Producer Gina Fattore
Producer Fonda Snyder
Children’s Author Rochelle Strauss
Author/Screenwriter Rachael Biggs
Author/Screenwriter David Kukoff
Author Christine Chang