What is creative coaching and is it for me?
I coach writers and artists using the Intuitive Writing Method, which is specifically geared toward intuitive and empathic personality types. If you’re an INFP or INFJ who is stuck on a first draft or struggles to finish creative projects, tried numerous conventional writing methods and advice, forced yourself to write every day–tried everything–only to find you are frustrated and still not making progress, I’m here to help!
Just like finding the right editor to understand your work, connecting with the right creative coach makes a big difference in knowing your process and being more productive. For me, as a creative coach, that means I work only with those who have intuitive and empathic personality types. As an INFP myself, I’ve struggled with conventional writing methods, self-doubt, guilt, and writer’s block. Using the Intuitive Writing Method, I learned to work with my creative energy instead of against it and have been pushed into exploring deeper truths while writing. Not only has my productivity increased, but also, my creative harmony has been restored. I want to help other writers and artists use this method to rediscover the magic of story.
So if you want a traditional writing coach—someone who will help you plot a novel or keep you accountable for word counts—I’m probably not the best person for you. I won’t prescribe a story formula for you follow, make you identify turning points, or set daily writing goals.
I Can Help You:
- Learn to trust and nurture your intuition so that you stop fighting your natural creative process.
- Teach you to connect with your characters and dive deep into their motivations and emotional truths.
- Act a sounding board as you tap into your creative well and discover the heart and soul of the story that wants to pour forth from your creative being.
- Refine your voice, not only as a human being, but as a writer and artist.
- Rekindle your joy of writing and creating without fear and judgment, so that you can find healing in your art.
Sessions with me are a mix of writing/creativity exploration, emotional research, and brainstorming. Whether it’s writer’s block, a problem with a stubborn character, an empty creative well, or real-life grief or trauma that robs you of your creative energy, I can help. My view is that everything in a writer’s life affects that writer’s work and so everything is welcome at the table.
I do sessions over the phone or through Zoom. We can use a camera or not depending on your comfort level. Each session will last an hour. Some clients find they only need one session, others will want ongoing sessions. I don’t offer packages and will schedule on an as needed basis.
I offer the first session for free to make sure we are a good fit. From there, I schedule single sessions (each session is one hour):
1 SESSION = $75
If you’re looking for a coach that will help you nurture your creative energy, contact me to set up a session.
Testimonials:
Having worked with Heather on a number of projects, she has aided me in understanding the heart of my stories and creating emotionally rich characters. Heather doesn’t merely brainstorm; she guides writers through the challenges of their unique creative process and ultimately helps rejuvenate their love of writing and confidence in storytelling. -Sarah Jude author of The May Queen Murders (Harcourt)