FICTION BOOK COACH & CREATIVITY MENTOR
Fiction book coaching for writers who’ve tried it all and still can’t finish their book.
Ditch the rules, fall back in love with your story again, and finally finish your damn (good) book.
If you’ve tried outlining, winging it, and every “this is the way!” method under the sun…
WELCOME TO THE CLUB! 🎉
I’ve seen this again and again in writers who come to me after years of classes, books, and advice that left them more confused instead of more connected.
It’s time to UNLEARN what’s crushed your writerly soul and reconnect with how you actually write.
That’s where I come in.
This isn’t a reinvention. It’s an awakening.
We do this with the Story Core Method™
CONNECT
Fall back in love with your story and why it matters. The spark, the feeling, the reason this idea won’t leave you alone.
EXCAVATE & ORGANIZE
Take what’s already in your head (and scattered across notebooks and docs) and throw a net around it, shaping it into something that supports your story as it unfolds.
CULTIVATE
Create a writing rhythm that fits your real life (not someone else’s), with goals you can actually meet, so your story has space to grow.
WRITE
Make steady progress through your draft (yes, even the murky middle) without burning out or abandoning it when things get messy.
REVISE
Refine your story into something you’re truly proud of, where everything connects, resonates, and finally feels like the story you imagined all along.
We do this together.
You never gave up and that matters.
I’ve been the writer who tried all the structures, chased external validation, and still felt blocked and unsure. What changed wasn’t finding the “right” method, it was accepting the writer I actually am and building a writing practice that fits my real life and its seasons.
As a certified fiction book coach through Author Accelerator and a certified facilitator of the Writing From the Top of Your Head® program, I don’t prescribe one way to write or tell you what your story should be. I help you recognize what’s causing the stuck places in your story or manuscript and learn how to work with your creativity instead of against it.
I’m still a practicing writer. I still have to relearn these lessons with every new project. That’s why I can meet you here with clarity, honesty, and deep respect for the work you’re doing.
What’s it like to work with me?
Here’s what my clients say
Working with Claire has been tremendously enlightening. I want to be proud of my book when it’s finally published. Thanks to Claire’s coaching and insight I will be. I just wish I would have started working with Claire a year ago!
Kristin Homer
Author of A Taste for Fear
You will get a sense of direction and meaning, along with greater belief in your ability to write. I am so in love with the process of writing again. I’m so happy to say with confidence now: Yes, I’m a writer.
Judalon de Bornay
Author, The Great Crossing
Claire’s time management techniques were invaluable when I was struggling to finish a novel that was to be the last in a long-running series that I took over from a Big Name Author. She kept me focused and in turbo-charged gear for the final revision!
Debora J. Ross
Author of Arilinn
Your vision comes first.
My coaching style
Acknowledgment
You and your story are at the heart of everything we do. I honor your unique vision and will focus on what works best for you—no one-size-fits-all methods.
Connection
You’ll build a deep connection with your story and with writing that will keep you motivated and inspired through every twist and turn toward The End.
Accountability
Together, we’ll identify obstacles and create a path forward that honors your pace and progress, supporting consistency that actually fits your life.
Enthusiasm
Together, we’ll celebrate every win, big or small, because every step brings you closer to your dreams!
IMagination
With questions to spark your creativity, you’ll see your story from new angles, perspectives, and possibilities.
Transform your writing life
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