writing coaching for spiritual creatives
Equipping You with Clarity, Consistency and Confidence so you can fulfill your calling as a writer.
So, you want to write and think God is calling you to write, but struggle finding time as you juggle working full-time or being a stay-at-home mom with littles that demand EVERY SECOND of your time and attention. You keep making excuses and finding housework to do, cabinets to re-organize again, and other projects to work on, BESIDES writing. As a result, you’re growing increasingly annoyed with yourself, thinking, “What’s wrong with me, I really want to write, why is this so hard?” And as if you weren’t feeling guilty or overwhelmed enough, when you actually manage to make time to write, your inner critic takes over, so you don’t actually get any writing done, just a lot of second-guessing yourself. You’re either stuck in a write-delete-rewrite cycle with nothing to show for it, or you haven’t progressed past the doubt and feat that overwhelm you as you try to get started.
Take heart, sweet friend -
you are in the right place!
The Blank Page Still Remains
Creating space in your calendar to write is just the first step to making writing a consistent habit. (just because it’s on your calendar doesn’t mean you’ll actually show up)
Procrastination is more than, “I don’t feel like doing it.” It’s fear causing us to freeze in our tracks and we must address this fear before we can confidently move forward.
We do not improve our writing by watching others write, or thinking about how we can write better. We improve our writing by actually writing. Yes, even if it’s messy (spoiler alert: good first drafts are supposed to be messy).
This is easier said than done, because if it was so easy you would have done it by now, right?
You’ve Tried Everything:
✔️ trying to get up at the crack of dawn to write, or squeeze it in late at night, while everyone else is fast asleep
✔️ forcing yourself to sit down and do it (short of actually gluing your butt to the chair, or maybe you’ve tried that too!)
✔️watched all the videos, listened to all the podcasts on “How to write your book in 30 days” and still are spinning your wheels, unable to get started.
Here’s the truth:
Writing can feel extremely lonely. It can be hard to keep pressing on and typing away on your keyboard when no one around you really “gets it”.
That’s why I’m here, and I totally “get it”.
I understand firsthand the struggles that come up when we start to follow God’s call on our hearts to write. ALL the excuses. I’ve used them myself. But the truth is when I don’t write I feel like something is missing inside of me, and maybe that’s the same for you too? A longing in your heart to share your message and write your story that you don’t fully understand but can’t ignore that nudge to put pen to paper (or fingers to your keyboard.. You get the idea.)
I’m here to show you how writing is connected to our spiritual growth and transformation by giving you the tools you need to get clear, consistent, and confident so you can share your God-given message with the world.
What clients are saying:
““I knew I had something in my heart to share in front of a crowd but organizing my thoughts onto paper was difficult for me. So when asked to share my message at a local moms group, I knew I needed help. Stephanie helped me narrow down my scattered thoughts into a clear concise message that gave me freedom to expand. Today I delivered the message, and my audience was moved to tears. ”
“Stephanie is a wonderful coach who came alongside me in my writing journey, helping me get to the root of the areas where I felt overwhelmed or stuck. She listened closely and asked insightful questions which helped guide me toward the next steps I needed to take to make progress in my writing and speaking journey. ”
What’s Included:
• 6 one-on-one, video zoom sessions (every other week approx. 3 months duration) valued at: $900
• Energy Audit Exercise valued at $48
• Wheel of Life Exercise valued at $48
• Priority Evaluation valued at $48
• Values Exercise valued at $48
• SMART goal outline valued at $148
• Clearly defined action steps valued at $99
• Unlimited email support in-between zoom sessions (if needed) valued at $99
• Additional resources, articles, blog posts, assessments sent to you to help you through the writing process! valued at $99
• Support, encouragement, and accountability to make progress! Priceless
Total Value: $1537
Introductory price is $600 (only 12 spots available at this price)
Next Group Cohort Launching Sept 2023 click below to be notified when enrollment opens!
What We’ll Cover:
Gaining Clarity
We’ll get clear on WHY you write, WHO you write for and WHAT you are called to write about so you can have a sense of direction and structure. Writer’s block be gone!
Gaining Consistency
We’ll develop your writing consistency by setting up a writing ritual and writing routine, so you can incorporate writing as a daily practice. No block scheduling here, we’ll use exercises to help you connect your writing to your everyday life so your “I’m too busy to write” and “I don’t have time to write” reasons will no longer fly!
Gaining Confidence
Confidence is the cornerstone of being able to share your God-given message and story with others. We will one-by-one tear down the lies and learn how to keep your inner critic and impostor-self in check… for the rest of your writing life (and that’s a long time!)
FAQ
+ Do you work with fiction writers?
Many of my clients are non-fiction writers, but the same process and principles apply to writers of any genre (hey you novel writers, I see you!) I’m happy to work with all writers, even poets!
+ I’m not sure I have the time for this right now, what's the time commitment like?
The only scheduled time commitment is a 1:1 50 min zoom session every other week, but during those sessions you will have some exercises to complete and set your daily action step for that week. You decide how much you will commit to doing. I always recommend setting small goals and building momentum from there. (Actually, if you have time to mindlessly scroll on Instagram and Facebook, you DEFINITELY have time for this program!)
+ I don't currently a have a book idea, but I want to start a blog or journaling more frequently. Can I still go through this program?
Absolutely, journaling is one the key things I emphasize at ALL stages on the program, and blogging is still getting your message out there. Writing is writing, so let’s do it!
+ I think I’m ok with the writing part, but what I really need help with is publishing and marketing,can you help me with that?
Yes! I encourage you to book a discovery call with me to discuss more about your publishing and marketing goals.
+ Do you guarantee that I’ll finish writing my book in 3 months?
So I don’t even know how people get away with offering these type of guarantees. There are so many things to consider, each person is different, life gets in the way, and there is no exact formula or strategy that works for everyone.
What I do guarantee is that if you show up and do the work and commit to your small action steps, you will see tangible progress and make lasting habits in your writing life (in my mind that’s better than a book written using a cookie-cutter way, any day)
+ Can I work wih you longer than just six sessions? I'm worried I'll need more support.
Yes! At the end of the 6 sessions included in the package, we meet and discuss next steps for setting you up for success in your writing project, and I walk through what it looks like to continue to work with me outside of the Write With Impact program.
+ I really would like some feedback and critique on my written work, do you provide anything like that?
Absolutely! I believe feedback and critique to be a very valuable tool in the writing process, and I'm happy to provide editing/feedback/critique as a separate service. Please see my "Work with Me" page for more information on my editing services.
+ I still am not sure. Can I meet with you before I sign up?
Yes. Actually, that is the next step before you are officially in the program is to meet with me for a quick 20 min discovery call to make sure that we are a good fit for each other. Schedule your quick call before we move forward by clicking "LET'S GET STARTED" below.
“I would highly recommend working with Stephanie as she is very professional and helpful. She helped me create actionable goals and positive steps toward those goals. Because of our sessions, my writing has improved as I feel more confident and positive about my writing. I learned that struggles can often be blessings in disguise.”
“I gained clarity in my writing journey! I am so grateful for how she helped me see the path forward and that gave me confidence to keep going. You will not be sorry asking Stephanie to join you in your journey!”
“As a therapist, I need to be able to write with clarity and focus. Stephanie has helped me tremendously in this area. She has given me the tools and support I needed to write consistently and confidently. Her expertise is invaluable. It was a privilege to be able to work with her. Stephanie is a writer’s best friend!”