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Rows of sticky notes in green, orange, pink, and yellow. 4 of the sticky notes read 60 minute plot, Story circle, save the cat, and plot grid. These are all plot structures I help authors develop as a story coach.

Story Coach

When writing my first few fiction novels, I didn’t have a story coach. I struggled with how to plot the story, asked friends for feedback, and spent a lot of time trying to stay organized. Through that process, I mastered several specialized novel plotting techniques, including popular frameworks like Plot Grids, Save the Cat, and Dan Harmon’s Story Circle. 

Figuring out these methods, and how to customize them for my stories, was a game-changer for me. Today, they form the foundation of my work as a story coach. What is a story coach? It means I help authors turn their ideas into structured, memorable stories. 

One size fits none

There is no one-size fits all method for writing. Each author has their own way of processing the plot, and each story has its own needs. Because of this, I customize each session to find the structure that best suits your genre, writing style, and goals. 

How a Story Coach can help

I can show you how to develop character arcs using Dan Harmon’s Story Circle. We can create a customized Plot Grid, to help untangle multiple POVs or sub-plots. 

Whether you need a detailed Three-Act structure to manage your story’s flow, or a 60-Minute Plot structure to help you quickly determine the core of your story, my goal is to simplify the complex process of organization. 

What I offer

Coaching packages are customizable to fit your project and budget. I offer sessions via Zoom for flexible scheduling. 

How to contact me

Ready to finish your outline or organize your plot so you can get to the fun part of writing the book? Click below to email me or use the email address at the bottom of this page for a free quote, or to discuss your project. 

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I am an MFA-educated author and writing coach who thrives on the technical puzzle of narrative structure. My goal is to help writers move past the drafting phase by using practical tools like plotting structures and plot grids to troubleshoot plot issues and refine story arcs. Now a dedicated writing coach, I share my passion for all things creative through my books, live streams, and 1-on-1 sessions, helping writers bring their own stories to life.

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