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Coaching
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Hi, I'm author and writing coach Christiane Erwin.
Let's work together and bring your idea to life.
What people say about working with me...
Christiane has a genuine desire to empower, mentor, and exceed your expectations. I love idea hunting and brainstorming with her. She's a gem.
JANE WYCOFF
Chicago, IL
Christiane is one of those incredible people who gives a talk, and a room full of people leave with their minds expanded.
MEREDITH WALKER
Austin, TX
Christiane inspires without being preachy, she is witty, intelligent and she absolutely knows what she's talking about. I can't recommend her highly enough!
TRISH MORRISON
Lakeway, TX
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You're finally ready to write a book, and you deserve to be supported the whole way.
You may have been considering writing a book for years, but you weren't sure what steps to take.
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You know you've got talent, you have some ideas (maybe even too many!), and you're committed to your goals.
Now all you need is to know exactly what to write and how to write it, and an accountability partner to make sure you actually follow through.
When we work together one-on-one, you will:
Work with an accomplished guide who has an MFA and experience writing and publishing multiple books
Follow a clear, straight-forward, simplified process to get from start to finish
Hold your book in your hands in a matter of weeks or months, not painstaking years
With my undivided attention, all of this and more is finally possible for you.
Here's how we'll approach things.
When scheduling your free consultation, you'll answer a short intake questionnaire so that I can fully understand your vision for your project and where you are in the process.
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Next, if I believe I can help bring your vision to life, we'll meet and walk through your options, discuss my recommendations, and make sure we're a good fit.
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Depending on where you are in the writing process, I will recommend an approach that I believe is aligned to help you reach your goal. We may design a customized package if necessary.
Once you're ready to move forward, you'll schedule and pay for your sessions up front.
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After this and any of our sessions together, you will always walk away with a clear understanding of the immediate next steps you need to take to write your book.
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My coaching is not genre-specific. My clientele includes authors writing children's books, middle grade, YA, adult novels, screenplays, and both business and legacy-based memoirs. Regardless of format, my specialty is helping you learn how to tell a really great story. The best way to find out if I can help is to schedule a free consultation.
My code of conduct
My coaching business is built on intention, trust, and alignment.
I'm not just here to cheer you on. I'm here to see your book come to life. I want to hear all about the experience of holding it in your hands for the first time or sharing it with a friend or colleague. Even if our coaching sessions are long over, I'm here to celebrate your first 5-star review! And help you brush off the bad ones so you can write your next book 😉 Mutual lasting satisfaction is the ultimate goal and my intention from the very first time we meet.
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Writing a book is also a deeply intimate experience, one I don't take lightly, so it’s important that the relationship feels right for both of us. You may be writing from the soul, processing life experiences through your prose, writing about someone you loved (or someone that hurt you). I'm not a therapist or life coach, but it is vital that you trust me to be a good steward of your writing experience, someone who will speak plainly and honestly, someone who wants what's right for you, not just what's profitable.
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Most women know shortly after our first meeting whether this is the platform best suited to support their creative work. Although I do my best to select my clients thoughtfully and only if I believe we are a good fit, we are both free to end the coaching relationship at any time and for any reason. If it becomes clear that I'm not the right creative fit for you, you’re free to step away with no financial risk. I will refund the remainder of your investment, no questions asked.
My coaching packages
New Book Kick-off
Start strong! With a little planning and coaching, you can begin writing with confidence.
In this 2-hour session, we will:
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Discuss your writing goals in detail, discover your guiding motivation, and pick the appropriate methodology,
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Measure your pace and fluency and devise a plan to improve it if necessary,
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Establish a realistic timeline and talk about how to manage obstacles you expect to face along the way.
By the end of the session, you will have:
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A clear strategy in place so that you can start writing your new book with clarity and confidence.
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Price: $300
Ongoing Writing Partnership
So, you've started writing, maybe you even have an outline or some draft passages in place, but now you're stuck and you could use an accountability partner and cheerleader. This isn't about forcing the words; it's a soul-centered experience.
Over 10 hour-long sessions, we will:
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Discuss your progress and workshop any ideas you're stuck on as needed,
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Brainstorm solutions to your blockers,
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Reaffirm your goals and intentions.
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During these sessions, you will:
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Reconnect to your deepest drivers and motivations
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Rekindle your childlike sense of writing-as-play
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Feel resourced and energized so you can keep writing regularly and with confidence!
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Price: $1,500
Personalized Immersive
Get ready to be inspired and energized! This start-to-finish package is a deeply resourced alternative to the group Immersives for writers who would prefer to work 1-on-1 at their own pace.
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Over 1-2 hour sessions scheduled 1-2x per week (20 hours total), we will:
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Start with a New Book Kickoff session so you know exactly how, when, and what you'll write,
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Progress step-by-step through your personalized plan, brainstorming new ideas and overcoming blockers together as you go,
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Finish strong in the predetermined time period or devise what a path forward looks like for you beyond the packaged time frame.
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By the end of this experience, you will have:
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A connection to the infinite well of creativity inside of you
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New skills and tools to help you grow as a writer and increased confidence in your capabilities
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A completed draft of your book! (Or a plan to finish confidently beyond the scope of this package)
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Price: $3,250
Don't see what you're looking for?
The rate for custom programs starts at $195 per hour. Simply request a consultation through the link on this page. I will review your intake questionnaire thoughtfully, we can discuss what you have in mind. I'm always excited to devise a unique program just for you if it will help you reach your storytelling goals.