Whether your work needs a gentle guiding hand, a tight swaddle or a tenacious tiger mom, I’ve got you. I’m the weighted blanket of writing coaches.

Writers need love, compassion, support, and guidance. They need a pal to spitball with and break story; a headlamp-wearing spelunker to plumb their cranial crevasses and ask, “what’s this over here?”; a curious compadre with a megaphone to help them find and amplify their voice. 

They need a cheerleader to remind them what they want, encourage them to keep moving forward, and say “HELL, YES! LOUDER!” when the time-worn formula of ass + chair unearth diamonds of pure crackling energy.

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Writers – all humans, really – come with a built-in critic. And, believe me when I tell you, that dink has abuse COVERED. As a writing coach, it’s my job to shush that discouraging inside voice so we can get your creative brilliance out. 

Then, the real critics can find you. The fragrance of confidence and success will lure them in. But fear not! I’ll be at your book signing to fight them off with dink repellent. 

Now,  let’s get your butt in that chair and your fingers on that keyboard!

Work With Me

1-On-1 Coaching

My coaching style is authentic, creative, supportive, humorous, empathetic, and bracingly direct. Hard conversations and giving compassionate feedback are my specialities, and I am a safe harbor for complex emotions. If Brene Brown, Judd Apatow, and Glennon Doyle were distilled into an energy drink, I would be that drink. I’ll ride sidecar and hold the map as we zero in on your personal zone of genius and your desired destination: sharing your unique voice with the world. 

Creative Consulting

Need help honing your voice? Crafting your creative identity? Connecting with your audience? Getting out of your head and into your heart? Whether you’re putting together a speech, social media content, a big pitch, a compelling bio, or a hilarious toast for a special occasion, I can help you figure out what you want to say, how to say it in a meaningful way, and how to enjoy doing it.

Scribe Squad

First rule of Scribe Squad? WRITE. (How else will you finish?) Have a project you’re working on—or NOT working on? Seeking accountability around your writing practice? Sick of beating yourself up for not getting the work done? Scribe Squad is a small group coaching experience providing structure, support, and inspiration. Get coached through blocks and fears so you can see your project through to “The End.” Next Scribe Squad starts in October.

Testimonials

Constructive, Inspiring, Fun

"Working with Anna is always constructive, inspiring and fun. She doesn't try to edit you or shape your writing into something it is not; she helps you find your own voice and get it onto the page. Her approach is positive and professional. She understands and knows the right thing to say to get you over your fears and start writing!"

Holly S.

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2020-09-30T00:28:49+00:00

Holly S.

"Working with Anna is always constructive, inspiring and fun. She doesn't try to edit you or shape your writing into something it is not; she helps you find your own voice and get it onto the page. Her approach is positive and professional. She understands and knows the right thing to say to get you over your fears and start writing!"

Creativity, Insightfulness, Wit, Professionalism

"I highly recommend Anna as a coach and consultant. She has the perfect blend of creativity, insightfulness, wit and professionalism. Anna’s humor drew me in quickly and her suggestions and advice made an immediate impact on my writing. Hire her. You’ll be glad you did."

Tom S.

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2020-09-30T00:22:18+00:00

Tom S.

"I highly recommend Anna as a coach and consultant. She has the perfect blend of creativity, insightfulness, wit and professionalism. Anna’s humor drew me in quickly and her suggestions and advice made an immediate impact on my writing. Hire her. You’ll be glad you did."

Witty Brand of Nurture

“Anna is quite an accomplished human herself--having leaped and dragged herself through a myriad of careers, health challenges and multiple moves across the country and up and down the East Coast. Her unique take on situations and love of people leave her qualified to offer her charming and witty brand of nurture, while in nature."

Elisa G.

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2020-09-30T00:25:59+00:00

Elisa G.

“Anna is quite an accomplished human herself--having leaped and dragged herself through a myriad of careers, health challenges and multiple moves across the country and up and down the East Coast. Her unique take on situations and love of people leave her qualified to offer her charming and witty brand of nurture, while in nature."

Gifted With Words, Excellent Bio Writer

"I left a 25 year career in the technology industry. Up to that point, I hadn't needed a bio; people just knew who I was and what I did. However, in my new life post corporate America, I needed a bio to tell people what I had done and why they should want to work with me. Enter Anna. She pushed me to rethink how I was writing and thinking about myself. She helped me create a bio that is a work of art. I can't stress this enough--Anna is truly gifted with words."

Holly L.

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2020-09-30T00:23:10+00:00

Holly L.

"I left a 25 year career in the technology industry. Up to that point, I hadn't needed a bio; people just knew who I was and what I did. However, in my new life post corporate America, I needed a bio to tell people what I had done and why they should want to work with me. Enter Anna. She pushed me to rethink how I was writing and thinking about myself. She helped me create a bio that is a work of art. I can't stress this enough--Anna is truly gifted with words."

Anna, My Writing Mom

“If I could have a mom for writing/creative work, it would be Anna.”

Casey O.

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2020-09-29T22:03:58+00:00

Casey O.

“If I could have a mom for writing/creative work, it would be Anna.”

Amazing, Intuitive Coach

"Anna is an amazing, intuitive coach. She is consistently insightful and helpful with our ongoing sessions. She keeps me moving forward. We strike the right balance of structure and free-flowing exploration. She even makes the conversations fun while using heart, patience, toughness, wit and encouragement and exactly the right times to make me feel 100% supported. Anna has been an invaluable part of my personal development and would be an easy recommendation to make for anyone who wants to get closer to living the life of their dreams."

Peter M.

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2020-09-29T22:04:32+00:00

Peter M.

"Anna is an amazing, intuitive coach. She is consistently insightful and helpful with our ongoing sessions. She keeps me moving forward. We strike the right balance of structure and free-flowing exploration. She even makes the conversations fun while using heart, patience, toughness, wit and encouragement and exactly the right times to make me feel 100% supported. Anna has been an invaluable part of my personal development and would be an easy recommendation to make for anyone who wants to get closer to living the life of their dreams."

Stepping Into My Personas

"Within three sessions, Anna had helped me narrow down goals and life-long desires that I never would have unearthed myself. No longer am I someone who "wants to do something someday." Now, I am actively working on projects and ideas that have always been in the back of my mind, but just needed a little push. I am a writer. I am a screen-writer. I am a playwright. I am an actress. I can now introduce myself with these descriptions, whereas before coaching, I would never have presumed to claim these unattainable personas."

Julie S.

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2020-09-30T00:28:10+00:00

Julie S.

"Within three sessions, Anna had helped me narrow down goals and life-long desires that I never would have unearthed myself. No longer am I someone who "wants to do something someday." Now, I am actively working on projects and ideas that have always been in the back of my mind, but just needed a little push. I am a writer. I am a screen-writer. I am a playwright. I am an actress. I can now introduce myself with these descriptions, whereas before coaching, I would never have presumed to claim these unattainable personas."

Rediscovered My Most Authentically Luscious Self

"The most empowering thing that Anna helped me embrace was my full authentic self. Not just pieces here and there. Not just authentic sometimes, when it worked with the situation. Instead to always strive and push to present it to the outside world in all of its sticky, gooey, imperfectly luscious glory."

Margaret C.

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2020-09-30T00:27:18+00:00

Margaret C.

"The most empowering thing that Anna helped me embrace was my full authentic self. Not just pieces here and there. Not just authentic sometimes, when it worked with the situation. Instead to always strive and push to present it to the outside world in all of its sticky, gooey, imperfectly luscious glory."

Rave Reviews Thanks to Public Speaking Coaching

“Recently, I was charged with giving a speech to a group of VIP’s. I was nervous and intimidated prior to the event, however Anna was gracious with her time and suggestions. After the speech, I received rave compliments from seasoned veterans having heard various speeches on this subject matter. Many of the compliments mentioned how powerful my story was and thank yous for sharing it. Anna was the back-bone of making that speech and my confidence in it GREAT!”

Nicole S.

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2020-09-30T00:25:24+00:00

Nicole S.

“Recently, I was charged with giving a speech to a group of VIP’s. I was nervous and intimidated prior to the event, however Anna was gracious with her time and suggestions. After the speech, I received rave compliments from seasoned veterans having heard various speeches on this subject matter. Many of the compliments mentioned how powerful my story was and thank yous for sharing it. Anna was the back-bone of making that speech and my confidence in it GREAT!”

Cracked Through Writer’s Block

“When I first connected with Anna, I had a lot of ideas and dreams for down the pipeline, but also a lot of fear, excuses, imposter syndrome, and an almost frozen inability to get anything down on paper. With her cheery spirit, bright sense of humor, and innate ability to empathize, encourage, and see deeply into who you are, Anna helped me crack through the writer’s block and embrace the passion and fun I feel when writing something I really love. Over the past four months, I’ve finished a pilot and a spec script, started two more original ideas, and connected with multiple writers and directors in the industry.”

Gina D.

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2020-09-29T22:04:54+00:00

Gina D.

“When I first connected with Anna, I had a lot of ideas and dreams for down the pipeline, but also a lot of fear, excuses, imposter syndrome, and an almost frozen inability to get anything down on paper. With her cheery spirit, bright sense of humor, and innate ability to empathize, encourage, and see deeply into who you are, Anna helped me crack through the writer’s block and embrace the passion and fun I feel when writing something I really love. Over the past four months, I’ve finished a pilot and a spec script, started two more original ideas, and connected with multiple writers and directors in the industry.”
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