For Writers
Coaching
You Don't Have to Stay Stuck
You’ve got a story inside you—and maybe it’s been there a while. You’re not sure where to start, or you’ve started but feel stuck. The idea of writing a whole book feels overwhelming, but the idea of not writing it? That feels worse.
I help memoir and nonfiction writers move from confusion to clarity. Together, we build structure, confidence, and momentum—so your story can finally come to life.
“Thank you so much for your help and for championing this project! I wouldn’t be here without you!”
— JAMIE GEHRING, Author of Madman in The Woods: Life Next Door to the Unabomber, Diversion Books 2022
My Approach
I believe the best use of a writer’s time is to get clear on several key foundational questions before spending years writing drafts that lack focus and intention. Through my signature clarity process, I guide you gently—and firmly—to find the answers inside yourself so you can write the story you were meant to tell.
Success Stories
My clients dig deep and show up with intention for themselves and their readers. These writers—and these books—show you what’s possible once you find clarity and confidence, and make a serious commitment to your writing journey.
What It’s Like to Work Together
Together, we strategize, investigate, and try on different ideas as you dig deep to uncover and clarify the one big story or one big idea you want to write about, as well as define the other key elements necessary to craft a memoir or nonfiction book that will connect with your audience.
We do this through a combination of written editorial feedback and coaching conversations that bring your project into focus.
What You’ll Walk Away With
You’ll walk away with clarity about your story and a clear path forward to get it to the finish line. And most importantly, you’ll finally feel confident that you are writing the book you were meant to write.
“When I got the idea for my nonfiction book, I didn’t know how to even take the first step in this process. Suzette helped me from start to finish—from narrowing my audience and focusing my idea to pitching an agent and getting a book deal.
She’s served as a sounding board, editor, cheerleader, and champion for my mission to support working moms. Thank you Suzette–you’re a true gem!”
— SARAH WELLS, author of Go Ask Your Mothers: One Simple Step for Managers to Support Working Moms for Team Success, (Matt Holt Books, 2024)