BOOK COACHING
Every writer needs support to succeed
You can go it alone, but the path is slower and more winding.
I know this because as an independent spirit I tried!
Hiring my own coach transformed my writing practice.
Now I want to show you everything I've learned, studied and taught, and guide you to what's possible!
I'm here to help you:
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create and achieve your writing purpose and vision
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uncover your true writing voice so you can step into your power
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navigate obstacles with grace, courage and compassion
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celebrate your growth, progress and writing wins
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edit your writing for publication
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refine your query
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identify your next steps, keep you accountable, and encourage you to keep going!
Why choose writing coaching with me?
PROVEN METHODOLOGIES
INFORMED BY NEUROSCIENCE
WITH THE LATEST IN CREATIVITY AND PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS.
HEART CENTRED AND INTUITIVE
FEEL HEARD, VISIBLE AND UNDERSTOOD
FOCUS ON IMAGINATION, CREATIVE SOLUTIONS AND A LITTLE MAGIC!
Most of all, because it's about YOU!
I tailor every session to you and your needs, goals and writing vision. This is a unique experience created to help you grow and thrive as a writer! Let's get you on a forward moving path with your writing, and get you writing with more courage, ease and enjoyment.
COACHING TESTIMONIALS
"As a non-native English speaker, I needed help with awkward sentences, info dumps, and overwriting that were taking readers away from my novel's characters, story, and action. Suzanne was a superhero in fixing these issues. She is seasoned but remains accommodating, efficient, and friendly. I loved my working experience with her."
Mustahid Husain, 2023
"Your belief in my book made all the difference, Suzanne. Your skilled editing helped me plot, clarify, develop, rearrange, and write boldly. And then just personally now, as a writer, I feel creatively capable —beyond this one manuscript—equipped with your feedback and guidance. I love your collaborative, supportive approach, and am so grateful for the difference you've made in this book and those to come. I'll make sure I'm fortunate enough to work with you again."
Katie Lewis, 2022
"I was feeling stuck with revisions on my memoir until I had a Manuscript Level Up with Suzanne. She gave me specific comments in the text along with excellent suggestions about structure, and we had an encouraging conversation where she addressed my own concerns about the manuscript. I came away with lots of ideas and — best of all — lots of energy and enthusiasm to start rewriting."
Maria Meindl, 2022
"I feel so fortunate for Suzanne’s critique of my manuscript. Not only did she provide line-item corrections, but she laid out big-picture issues and raised key questions that have guided my revision process. In a later brainstorming session, she was generous with her time and helped me come up with some creative solutions."
Aaron Rabinowitz, 2021
"Thank you so much, Suzanne. My Story Jam notes remind me of the extreme benefits of your coaching. I now have new tools to rework the existing story, and to build a solid structure and intrigue. The concept of a puzzle piecing together as characters develop is really vibrant."
Gerry Bast, 2022
"Suzanne's manuscript evaluation was exactly what I needed. I had a complete first draft of a novel but I knew there were some problems and I was having trouble figuring out what to do. The evaluation gave me excellent and practical advice on my novel's structure and character arcs to help me realize my vision for the story. Suzanne also—this was important to me—told me what I was doing right.In general, working with Suzanne is great experience. You get the sense she really cares about your story and wants to help you bring it to its fullest potential. I'm currently re-drafting my novel using her recommendations to guide me. Where before I was confused and overwhelmed, now I feel good again about the direction it is taking. I highly recommend Suzanne."
Mary Davis, 2020
MY QUALIFICATIONS:
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24 years of experience as an editor, mentor and professional/published writer
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contributing editor for Taddle Creek literary magazine
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trained in creative writing instruction best practices via the University of Toronto
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experience teaching via the University of Toronto
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workshop leader via The Writers' Union of Canada, the University of British Columbia and elsewhere
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experience leading writing teams and writing rooms for digital TV/film co-productions and narrative games
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widely read in coaching methodologies, neuroscience, behavioural science, motivation and productivity
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inclusive, anti-racist and trauma-informed (please see my ethical stands)
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like all good coaches, I have my own coach who's helped me discover my own path to success!
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I'm passionate about helping writers find ways to move forward and achieve their dreams
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I genuinely care about you, your vision and your goals
