If you’ve ever looked at a painting by Caravaggio and been moved by the chiaroscuro, and wanted your writing to evoke the same feelings, you’re in the right place.
My style of coaching is honest and devoted to the spine of your story, always in the interest of helping you serve your story, your truth that sparks in you the desire to craft it at all, and the truth that will make your tale unputdownable and unforgettable.
My style of coaching is honest and devoted to the spine of your story, always in the interest of helping you serve your story, your truth that sparks in you the desire to craft it at all, and the truth that will make your tale unputdownable and unforgettable.
Let’s dive deep to find where your story is breathing—and where it’s dead on the page. I only work with those who are wholly invested in the truth of the work.
Is this you?
Is this you?
- You’re tired of fluff & slop, but you also fear telling a story so dark that it might leave readers without hope
- You’re getting lost in the weeds of your outlines and story bibles and research rabbit holes
- You sense you need some structure, but you’re worried that too much planning will extinguish that spark of discovery writing
- You’re not sure whether you’ve reached your deepest truth yet or whether your story has the sovereignty it deserves
- You’re ready to tell the stories you were born to tell, even if they’re dark and deep, so long as they contain a spark of hope — a transformation of character that also transforms your ideal reader
If you answered yes to one or more of these, we may be able to work together to unearth the deep truths of your fiction.
Imagine when we’ve finished our work:
- You hold in your hands the schematic to write the truth — the truth that won’t release you
- You know how to grab your ideal reader by the ribs and not let go until you’ve told your tale
- You know how your story can unfold on the page to move your reader and shake the foundations of everything they thought was true
- You know how you’ll craft your story to deliver that inevitable surprise that makes books memorable
- You're ready to build your rebellion on the page
Why work with me?
With over 5 years’ experience coaching writers and as a member of Jennie’s executive team of coaches, I combine my book coaching expertise with my MFA-level craft knowledge to provide feedback that helps you shape your story in a way that shifts the ground under your readers—for good.
Testimonials
“Margaret has a keen eye for detail and easily catches inconsistencies. She has a high-level grasp on the craft….”
- Elli C.
