A place for memoir writers to map their inner landscapes
Welcome to a world of writing resources designed for all of you meditators, yogis, sober warriors and spiritual seekers who are called to the challenging and rewarding work of writing down your stories.
Every writer hits roadblocks—whether it's lack of time, a narrative that seems to be going nowhere, or fear of the blank page. When you add in balancing a spiritual practice, ethical conduct, and an intention to benefit others, things may seem quite complicated. That’s where I can step in to help you transform your project from a frustrating mess into a clear, compelling manuscript.
As a coach, I provide guidance that’s tailored to your goals, helping you sharpen your ideas and maintain consistent progress. I will hold you accountable, provide expert feedback, and push your creativity while keeping your vision front and center. I will also help you avoid costly mistakes, speed up your timeline, and increase your confidence.
As a longtime yogi and Buddhist practitioner who chooses sobriety every day, I know the tension that can arise between an artistic vision, spiritual ideals, and life on life’s terms. You don’t have to navigate the creative journey alone. A coach can be a valuable partner in making your dream project a reality.
Book Coach Summer
Choose your path
Find and refine your voice
Wake up to your world, your obsessions, and your message with a mindful writing practice inspired by Zen teacher Natalie Goldberg and her classic writing manual Writing Down the Bones. Join a community of writers with free weekly write-ins and meditations.
Intro to Writing Practice | $50
This 45-minute, 1-on-1 introduction is required to attend the free sessions. Includes an explanation of the practice, a short practice session, and time for questions. New coaching clients receive a complimentary Intro to Writing Practice Session and access to the free writing practice community.
Writing Practice Sessions | Free
Sessions are 2 hours. They begin with a 30-minute writing practice. The rest of the time is spent working on our own projects in quiet community. Times and days are determined by the community as much as possible, usually twice a week, with one early weekday and one weeknight. Members also have access to the writing practice group’s Google group.
Plan your dream book
Step into the heart of storytelling with Author Accelerator’s flagship book-planning tool Blueprint for a Book. You can choose to do the full blueprint or the mini-blueprint. While there are many ways to write a book, the method of inquiry offered by Author Accelerator’s Blueprint for a Book has produced the best results for my clients and for me.
Mini-Blueprint | $500
Ideal for new book ideas, this service includes an in-depth analysis of your 1-page mini-blueprint, a method of inquiry that helps you articulate your narrative’s core elements. An editorial letter with recommended next steps and a 1-hour coaching call to talk about it all are also included.
Mini-Blueprint + 50 First Pages | $700
This service is designed for the writer with a finished or almost finished manuscript who would like a professional editor to evaluate what’s working and what still needs work in their narrative and writing. Includes an in-depth analysis of both the mini-blueprint and their manuscript’s 50 first pages, an editorial letter with recommended next steps, and a 1-hour coaching call to talk about it all.
Blueprint | $1,700 or $425/month
for 4 months
We break down the 17-step Blueprint for a Book into 4 sections and complete it over the course of 4 months. You may choose to have weekly or monthly deadlines. Whichever you choose, you will receive an analysis of each step and 1 coaching call each month. At the end, you’ll have a map of your entire book, a deeper understanding of how story works, and the confidence to write the book of your dreams.
Write a happy ending
Settle into the writer’s life with ongoing 1-on-1 coaching tailored to your unique manuscript and writing goals. Together we will refine your book’s message, structure, pacing, and style. This support accelerates your progress, turning your book from a rough draft into a polished, publishable work while building your confidence as a writer.
1-on-1 Coaching | $800/month
Stay on track with your choice of biweekly (every other week) or monthly deadlines. Receive comments on 40 pages (12,000 words) a month, plus a 1-hour coaching call each month and unlimited emails and texts for mindset coaching and questions. Receive a $500 credit for a mini-blueprint or full blueprint with a 3-month commitment.
My story
I’ve worked in publishing for close to 30 years. I’ve been a religion reporter, and an editor at a 12-step program’s world service office, a state university, a sporting goods company, a daily newspaper, and a computer magazine publisher.
I also taught high school journalism and sponsored the student newspaper, the yearbook, and a novel-writing club with National Novel Writing Month.
By combining a Buddhist-inspired writing practice with Author Accelerator’s wise insights into story structure and the book market, my coaching provides a path for people who seek a sustainable writing life that is in line with their ethics.
In addition to books and Buddhism, I also love bicycles! I was selected as a member of the 2026 All Bodies on Bikes Gravel Team and can be found riding around the Pacific Northwest rain or shine.
Let’s talk
Ready to call in some support for your writing? Email me using the form below to set up a free 30-minute discovery call. We can talk about your project, and I can answer any questions you have about the blueprint, coaching, or writing practice.
Let’s turn your story into a success!
New coaching clients receive a complimentary Intro to Writing Practice Session and access to the free writing practice community.
