The Big Idea
A 10-week one-on-one coaching experience to help you build a strong, confident story outline.
Starting a book can feel exciting—and overwhelming. Maybe you have an idea you love but don’t know how to turn it into a complete story. Maybe you’ve started writing and now feel stuck, unsure how everything fits together. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to write a book but don’t know where to begin.
Build a Strong Foundation Before You Draft
The Big Idea is designed to help you take that idea and turn it into a strong, intentional story plan. Through guided coaching, we’ll break down the core elements of your story and build a clear foundation you can confidently draft from.
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This service focuses on understanding story structure, developing compelling characters, and creating a clear, workable outline—so you can move forward into drafting with direction and confidence.
What's Included?
Initial Kickoff Session (60 mins)
We’ll begin with a deep-dive conversation to get to know you, your story idea, and your goals. We’ll talk about your experience level, what you hope to accomplish, and how this story fits into your larger vision as a writer.
Weekly One-on-One Coaching Sessions (60-90 mins each)
Over the course of 10 weeks, we’ll meet weekly for personalized coaching sessions. Each session includes:
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Review of your previous week’s work
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Thoughtful feedback and guidance
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Teaching and discussion around story structure and craft
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Clear direction for the next step
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You’ll receive guided worksheets and exercises to complete between sessions, designed to help you apply what we discuss and build your outline gradually and intentionally.
What This Coaching Experience Is
This is a guided, one-on-one coaching experience centered on learning, clarity, and confidence. Rather than rushing into drafting, we’ll take the time to thoughtfully build the framework of your story, so you understand not just what happens, but why it works.
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By the end of our time together, you’ll have:
A complete story outline
A deeper understanding of story structure​
Clear character arcs and stakes
A personalized roadmap for drafting your manuscript
Coaching Topics Covered
Throughout our work together, we’ll focus on:
Story vision, theme, and genre
Protagonist development (want, need, misbelief, and arc)
Antagonist or opposing forces
Stakes and conflict
Setting and story world
Act One structure and setup
Act Two (Part One and Part Two) development
Act Three, climax, and resolution
Pacing, consistency, and story flow
Preparing for the drafting stage
Is this the right fit for you?
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Are new to storytelling or story structure
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Have an idea or partial draft and feel stuck
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Want guidance before drafting
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Are looking for a clear, supportive, and judgment-free learning experience
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Value structure and thoughtful feedback
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Want someone to write or outline the story for you rather than guide the process
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Prefer to jump straight into drafting without spending time on structure
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Cannot commit to regular sessions and between-session work
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A Judgment-Free Coaching Space
Writing is a learning process. You don’t need to have all the answers, and you don’t need to be “good enough” to start. My role is to guide you, support you, and help you understand how stories work at a pace that feels manageable and encouraging.
