Stop STRUGGLING to write your book.

Stop STRUGGLING to write your book.

❋ Custom goal setting and creative kindling

❋ Compassionate authorial accountability

❋ Knowledgeable guidance and problem-solving

❋ Plot and character wrangling

Break through blocks with 1-on-1 support.

Memoir, transformative nonfiction, select fiction.

Let’s dig in and figure out how you go from blocked or burdened to book written.

In a safe and generative coaching space, 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, character, structure and plot) to the transformative (developing your writer’s mindset and resources).

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

(For pantsers, plotters, and fence-straddlers, too. 😅)

Program offers:

  • Twelve (12) 75-minute 1:1 coaching sessions

  • Realistic goal-setting and compassionate accountability

  • Outline and structure help

  • Storytelling and narrative guidance

  • Plot and character problem-solving

  • Co-designed writing action plan specific to your unique circumstances

  • Prompts, exercises, and other creative kindling customized for you and your WIP.

  • Encouragement, empowerment, and real talk.

Ready to finally write the book bursting inside you? Let’s co-author your winning strategy.

Write Your Book Your Way

Two writerly book clubs, just for you.

Memoir Writers’ Book Club

Join fellow memoir writers to discuss great examples of the genre with a writerly perspective. Gain insights & tips to improve your memoir. Find community among memoirists.

Virtual

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Asheville Writers’ Book Club

A friendly local learning/teaching book club for serious Asheville area writers. We read and discuss good books and craft books, and use those learnings to improve our own writing.

In-person

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Client Testimonials

  • "Working with Cornelia was like having a dance partner. She was always attuned, responsive and unafraid to lead when the moment called for it. My work deals with difficult themes, and Cornelia never flinched — she brought compassion, clarity, and real curiosity into our sessions. Her feedback was precise and deeply intuitive, helping me shape the piece while also daring me to lean into messy emotions. She was always just an email or call away when I needed to untangle a thought or test out an idea. Often she would let things percolate and reach out with ideas and questions that helped guide me during revisions.

    My show went on to win the grand prize at a prestigious theatre festival and the future looks even brighter. Cornelia continues to be invested in the show's journey. Her belief in the work has meant the world."

    Smita R.

  • "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.

  • "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

  • “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.

  • "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.