Every year, I pick a word as a mental homebase. A reminder, a guide post, a mantra that keeps me on track. Last year’s word was mountain. And boy, was 2024 a climb. It wasn’t my most joyful year, though not my most sorrowful either. It was a year where I was anticipating a lotContinue reading “My Word for 2025”
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Start the New Year WRITE!
Happy New Year! Are you looking to level up your writing in 2025? Now is the time! Start the year write with The Write Time Summit! Coaching colleagues over at Writer’s Harvest Book Coaching have put together an amazing summit of more than a dozen guest speakers for presentations to inspire, teach, and encourage comingContinue reading “Start the New Year WRITE!”
Is it time to step into the light of your story?
I recently wrapped up work with a client and I wanted to share some of what she had to say in her post-project feedback (yes, coaches need feedback, too!) because it exemplified everything I aim to do when working with a writer. “First, the whole process was very professional and thoughtful. Then there was theContinue reading “Is it time to step into the light of your story?”
The [Wicked Witch] is in the details…
We saw Wicked as a family on Friday. I know. It’s everywhere. You can’t escape the promotion, the commercials, the non-stop TikToks and Reels. I know. But seriously… Have you seen it yet? I’m obsessed. Already planning on seeing it again. What I adore about all the behind-the-scenes videos and interviews and beauty of theContinue reading “The [Wicked Witch] is in the details…”
Carving out time to say thanks🍁🥧
It’s Thanksgiving week and whether you are reading this while waiting on a flight or stuck in traffic somewhere (with someone else driving!) or taking a quick break between visits to the fridge for leftovers, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for allowing me to pop into your inbox each weekContinue reading “Carving out time to say thanks🍁🥧”
Your Story is Important
Since the election, I’ve been wondering a lot about what the next four years will look like in the writing space and publishing industry. And while I initially felt anxiety while talking to some writer friends–many of whom write diverse books who are already worried about book bans and how that type of rhetoric mayContinue reading “Your Story is Important”
Feeling Stuck in Your Writing? Try this…
Last week, I got a text from a friend: “Would you like to come over tomorrow, have coffee/wine, and put together the LEGO flowers?” My response: YES PLEASE! For a little context, my friend’s mom passed away in October. I’d delivered the LEGO flower kit as an alternative to the real deal knowing that whenContinue reading “Feeling Stuck in Your Writing? Try this…”
As I Grow in Craft Knowledge, I Worry I’m Ruining Stories for Others
Writers: have you noticed that as you grow your craft, you often start to recognize how the sausage of the story is made when reading or watching stories for pleasure? For me, that means I inadvertently ruin the plots of movies for my family. Several years ago, my curious 12-year-old asked about the story structureContinue reading “As I Grow in Craft Knowledge, I Worry I’m Ruining Stories for Others”
That time I coached my kid…
I am no athlete, so any coaching support for our children’s athletic endeavors was left to my husband who is an equal opportunity sports fanatic. So the opportunity to coach my kids has so far passed me by. Until this year. The year of the college application essay. The oldest insisted he was fine. HeContinue reading “That time I coached my kid…”
You may be wondering…
….how can I work with Monica? Let me answer your question with a question: are you just starting a new story or in the midst of revision? Either way, I’ve got you covered! Start Your Novel with Confidence Consider this your quick start to drafting with a safety net. We will work together to answerContinue reading “You may be wondering…”