• Write Your Book Your Way (10 Sessions / 13 hours of coaching)

    Let’s dig in and figure out the writing and the life stuff, so you can go from blocked to book written.

    In the safe and generative space of coaching, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and what can move you forward. From the mundane (writing schedules, word count goals) to the creative (craft, inspiration, play + joy) to the transformative (mindset, boundaries, resources, and clarity).

    As a Holistic Writing Coach (and Whole Person Certified Coach) I embrace and champion all of you, not only your writing metrics and what you produce. So you won’t just write your novel or memoir, you’ll come away from our time together your most authentic, empowered, resilient writer self.

    More details, but in bullet format:

    • Two (2) 90-Minute 1:1 Coaching sessions

    • Eight (8) 75-minute 1:1 Coaching sessions

    • Realistic goal-setting and compassionate accountability

    • Co-designed life+writing action plan specific to your unique needs

    • Prompts + other creative kindling customized to you and your WIP.

    If you’re ready to finally write and polish the book bursting inside you, let’s co-author your winning strategy.

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Client Testimonials

  • "I sought Cornelia’s help when a challenging personal essay topic left me completely stuck. She gently steered me through my emotionally raw thoughts so that I could get to the heart of the story I wanted to tell and how to shape it. With her compassionate coaching, I found the courage and motivation to craft a rough draft that was very close to the finished product — and the essay was ultimately accepted for a forthcoming anthology."

    Sara M.

  • "I felt so welcomed and Cornelia actually made me think more...go into the depth of the book. You could have seen my first draft...versus now. Everything was there, but I didn’t know how to put it, or how to get it out. I’m more confident in myself now, after these sessions.”

    Dr. Gayathri

  • "I will be honest, turning my book over for feedback is a daunting and nerve-wracking process. With Cornelia, it was an amazing experience. She took time to review the book and provided notes on what worked, what didn’t work for her, and even shared some ideas for adjustments. She was encouraging while also providing insightful feedback. I felt respected, safe, encouraged, and excited about taking the book to the next stage of development."

    Michele C.

  • “It's been a pleasure working with Cornelia as my coach. She's assisted me in nailing my focus, making it crystal clear where I needed to go, and the steps along the way. Having her support through it all has been a tremendous blessing, especially during COVID. I found her to be a great ally in aiding to accomplish my goals. Cornelia is down to earth/grounded, engaging, empathetic, funny, listens deeply, and overall a really lovely person to work with. I'm grateful to have come across her and work with her.”

    Ana M.

  • "Working with Cornelia has been a fantastic experience! She's helped me achieve a number of goals by showing up and asking very poignant questions. She has made me realize that I have all the answers that I need inside. With her guidance, I have gained clarity, including on how to set and achieve both my long-term and short-term goals, and how to make sure I practice self-care. Without her practicality and encouragement I would not be as set up for success."

    Suzi S.