ACCOUNTABILITY COACHING FOR WRITERS
Hi, I’m Stef! As an accountability coach, I am passionate about helping writers achieve their goals, whether that means finishing a novel or curating the writing life of their dreams. With a Masters of Fine Arts from VCFA and a Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction from Penn State, as well as years of publishing experience, I possess an in-depth understanding of what it takes to succeed as a writer & publishing entrepreneur. I am well-acquainted with the hurdles of writer's block, self-doubt, and the endless distractions that can impede progress. Yet decades of experience writing, learning, and publishing while simultaneously running a large household have taught me how to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively. This firsthand experience allows me to empathize with my clients and offer personalized strategies to overcome any roadblocks they may face.
Accountability Coaching for Writers
As writers, we know that crafting a great piece of work requires dedication, discipline, and focus. But we also know how hard it can be to stay on track and consistently meet writing goals. This is where accountability coaching can make a significant difference.
What Is Accountability Coaching?
Accountability coaching is a specialized form of coaching that aims to support writers in achieving their writing objectives. It provides a structured and supportive environment to help you stay on track, maintain focus, and ultimately reach your writing goals.
“Stef’s coaching helped me draft a novel, finish an important revision, and launch a poetry book all in four months. As a full-time middle school teacher, I felt like I had no time to write and often got down on myself for my lack of writing output. Now, I feel productive, organized, and most importantly, confident that I can achieve my goals. Stef takes a thoughtful and methodological approach to coaching and targeted specific times in my day that would be best for writing, adjusting these times as my schedule changed. She is both encouraging and firm, the perfect combination to help get me out of my procrastination cycle. I recommend Stef’s coaching to anyone who thinks they don’t have time to write or revise a novel. She will find times in your schedule you never knew you had and show you that you can reach all your writing goals.”
Benefits of Accountability Coaching for Writers
1. Commitment and Consistency: An accountability coach will hold you accountable for your writing commitments, ensuring that you stay consistent in your efforts.
2. Motivation and Inspiration: When the going gets tough, your coach will provide the necessary motivation and inspiration to keep you going.
3. Goal Setting and Action Planning: With the guidance of an accountability coach, you can set specific, measurable, and achievable goals for your writing projects. Together, you will create a detailed action plan to reach those goals.
4. Time Management: One of the biggest challenges for writers is managing their time effectively. An accountability coach can assist in creating a writing schedule and provide strategies to maximize your productivity.
5. Overcoming Writer's Block: Writer's block can be demotivating and frustrating. Your accountability coach can offer strategies and techniques to help you overcome creative blocks and get back into the flow of writing.
“I found Stefanie when I was stuck 36,000 words into a novel draft I simply couldn’t finish. I signed up for 8 sessions with Stefanie as a sort of last-ditch-effort. Good news: it worked.
Stefanie is everything you need in a coach: expectant, punctual, efficient and effective, but also kind, encouraging, and enthusiastic about your progress. Knowing I had deadlines to hit and word counts to submit to Stefanie each week carried me through what is now a 72,000 word rough draft.
It’s wild to say, but I completed more for my novel with Stefanie in 8 weeks than I had throughout the year up until that point.”
Is Accountability Coaching Right for You?
Accountability coaching is beneficial for any writer who wants to enhance their productivity, overcome challenges, and achieve their writing goals. Whether you are a seasoned writer or just starting, an accountability coach can provide the guidance and support you need to succeed.
“Stef helped me see how I could meet my goals, made a clear, manageable plan, and her checkups kept me going. I had wanted to finish a middle grade rewrite while launching my first picture book, and she helped me not only see that it was possible to do both, but also created a clear plan to guide me to the finish. ”
Coaching Approach
As an accountability coach, I firmly believe that success comes from a combination of structure, motivation, and consistent action. My coaching approach revolves around ensuring that writers establish and maintain healthy writing habits, while also addressing their individual writing needs and goals.
If you are ready to embark on a journey that will take your writing to new heights, I invite you to connect with me.
“Stef is an awesome accountability coach and the most effective person I know! She has a gift for creating order out of chaos, and a drive to make things happen. She’s smart and caring, an excellent listener, with the tools, knowledge, and experience to help you make your writing dreams come true.
My dream was to complete a novel. It wasn’t that I couldn’t write—I had seventy-some thousand lovely words and still only a third of the book I wanted to write. Fed up, I went to Stef. She assessed my process, problems, and goals, and together we set up an accountability plan. As I worked through the plan, Stef checked in regularly, with both quick texts and short meetings, to address what was working, what changes we needed to make to the plan, and how to address any struggles I was having.
It worked! In two months we accomplished what I couldn’t do after a year on my own: A whole story, beginning to end. With Stef’s organization and encouragement, I achieved the dream of lifetime. More than that, I gained tools for a more effective writing process. No more wasting time in needless frustration! Working with Stef was an investment which will pay off for this and future projects.”
Pricing
Discovery Session: Free
Schedule a free 20 min Zoom call so we can get to know each other and discuss your writing goals. This session will help determine if we are the right fit for each other.Initial Evaluation, Creation of Plan, and First Month: $200
If we are a good fit, you will receive an intake form. Once you complete this form, I will create a personalized writing plan to help you meet your goals. We will then meet over Zoom for 30 min to discuss the plan and make any changes. For the following three weeks, we will communicate via a weekly email and a weekly 15 min Zoom call to follow up and help you stay on track.Each additional month: $80
Each additional month includes a weekly email check in, a 15 min Zoom call, and adjustments to your writing plan.
*Custom plans available upon request.
“Working with Stef more than doubled my writing productivity. She helped me set big goals, and then made it fun to achieve them. She’s awesome at coming up with creative solutions and made meeting my goals exciting rather than overwhelming. Work with Stef! It will change your writing life!”