Author Mentorship Application
I am currently booking projects for October and November 2024! My unique author mentorship provides support and insight into your work. I provide guidance on:
Specialist in creative nonfiction, putting together a manuscript from scratch as well as all elements of a book proposal.
All aspects of independent/self publishing.
Developmental editing.
Creation of your mailing list of devoted friends and supporters.
Where to submit your work for publication.
Access to a female forward community of inspiring and luminous writers.
Overcoming fears of vulnerability and visibility. A “done is better than perfect” approach.
Excavating the important life moments that could make a genius essay.
Providing prompts to keep you motivated and energized by your work.
Helping with daily habits of art making.
Writing with love and joy.
In business since 2019, I have supported over sixty people tap into their creative genius and write authentically. Finding the strengths to write about difficult things with grace and love for themselves.
Apply to book an intro call.
Awesome Testimonials
“I love your workshop and all your beautiful writers. Individually, they each have such sparkle. Collectively, all of you together create a crucible of feminine alchemy. ”
“I wanted to thank you again because it all began with you. ❤️🙏You had just the right, empathy, expertise and intuitive ‘touch’ to empower me. It’s been and continues to be amazing. ✨”
“I’m so grateful for you holding space and creating this place of learning and reflection. I’m not exaggerating when I say that I am finding it revolutionary.
LOVE xx”
One on One Mentorship & Masterclasses
Upcoming Generative Writing Workshops
AN ONLINE MASTERCLASS ON THE ART OF BUSINESS AND BUSINESS AS ART
SATURDAY OCTOBER 5TH
7PM-9PM CET
(10AM-12PM PST, 1PM-3PM EST)
€25 EUROS
($27 US)
I'm giving away all my secrets. How to run your own retreats. How to teach classes. Market successfully, find your people. How to self-publish your book. We're going to go over all of it. If you've ever wanted to ask me a question about how I do what I do. Now is your time. Class will be recorded if you can't make it. But of course it's always better live.
The Philogynists: A Writers Collective
this might be my best idea yet…
Work with me till the end of the year! I’m having so much fun doing these Saturday classes that I thought to myself how can I be in more service to my writers? So I’ve come up with The Philogynists: A Writers Collective!
What you get:
Access to all Saturday workshops from 5pm—7pm CET (8am—10am PST, 11am—1pm EST)each month focusing on a special theme of writing. (A two thousand euro value, but the work we do here is a ten thousand euro value)
A monthly one on one meeting with me to discuss maximum 20 pages of your work. (My one off one on one consults are 180 euros, you get a total of eight included in the collective!)
An additional weekly Thursday call just for members of The Philogynists to read your work, write together and be part of a community of writers who are actively supporting each other.
and the joy that by investing in yourself you are an asset to a community where women writers thrive!!!
Learn how to charge for your work and your time. Learn how to reach your readers and steep yourself in excellent literature. Give yourself the gift of believing in your dreams, yourself, your present and future self.
Am I scared? Yes! What if no one signs up? What if it’s just me and one other person? Then it’s us. And that person is psyched because they get quality focused time with me to make their writing the best that it can be.
This is such a stellar deal. I can’t wait to offer it to you!
But what if I can’t make all the classes?
The classes are live and will not be recorded, however you will have all of the slides and reading material so that you can do the writing prompts on your own. These generative writing workshops work because we are present, because we’ve decided this moment is precious, that there is no where else we’d rather be than in this moment writing together with our heads down focused on the page, and then looking up and listening to our fellow Philogynists take the brave step of reading their work. I will give my thousand percent, all of the knowledge I know ow about what makes engaging writing, who is publishing impeccable work and who are the greatest working writers of our time. In addition I’ll give away all my secrets about how much I spent publishing my book, how much money I made, how I organize my manuscripts and manage (or don’t) my time.
No matter what industry you’re in you need to write. Whether you want an audience of fifty thousand to read your work, or want to just write because you know it’s good for you, because you know it’s good for your soul, here we’ll address all the issues and complications that come up when diving deep into our past lives, about telling a story and how to take care of ourselves in the process.
What if there are too many people?
Then I’ll adjust to make sure that everyone gets the undivided attention they deserve.
I’m not sure I have the time!
Ask yourself do you have the time not to? Really ask yourself what is the most important thing in your life right now? Is it getting the health benefits that writing can give? Is it seeing your name in print? Is it knowing that something you wrote touched one person? Is it telling your story in only the way you can tell it?
Have I been published in all the fancy places? No! Does this stop me from believing I’m an excellent writer and have something important to say? I want our books out in the world for our children, for ourselves. We survive by stories. Our ancestors who were not allowed to speak in public, to learn how to read and write are counting on us to speak for them. We are a social interdependent species and it is only by lifting each other up that we can create the change we want to see in the world.
What if I change my mind?
All sales are final. You are committed to writing your story.
You are responsible for scheduling a monthly one on one with me through the direct scheduling link provided.
What happens if I miss a session or need to reschedule?
Rescheduling must be made 12 hours in advance with exceptions of life or death emergencies. If you miss a session assume you got what you needed by missing it.
What if I can only make the Saturday or Thursday classes? You will still have access to all the lessons gained in each session.
If paying monthly, you agree to the full length of eight month terms, to be charged every month after your initial payment.
Pay it forward, pay in full or pay it monthly!
I’m pleased to offer payment on an equitable sliding scale at three different prices based on your financial circumstances. Pay-what-supports-you!
This model is inspired by Alexis J. Cunningfolk’s Green Bottle Model from Worts + Cunning and Simone Seol’s HOME.
Please read the following criteria and determine which price is appropriate for you:
Canopy Level €2000 (approximately $2200 US)
Top of the Scale
I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs
I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs
I own my home or property OR I rent a higher-end property
I own or lease a car
I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs
I have regular access to health care
I have access to financial savings
I have an expendable** income
I can always buy new items
I can afford an annual vacation or take time off
* Basic Needs include food, housing, health care, and transportation.
** Expendable Income might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc.
Blossom Level €1600 (approximately $1800 US)
Middle of the Scale
I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them
I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs
I own or lease a car
I am employed
I have access to health care
I might have access to financial savings
I have some expendable income
I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others
I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden
Root Level €1200 (approximately $1350)
Bottom of the Scale
I frequently stress about meeting basic needs & don’t always achieve them
I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs
I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing
I do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but I am not always able to afford gas
I am unemployed or underemployed
I qualify for government assistance including food stamps & health care
I have no access to savings
I have no or very limited expendable income
I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them
I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden
Please be mindful that if you purchase a price at the lowest end of the scale when you can truthfully afford the higher ticket prices, you are limiting access to those who truly need the gift of financial flexibility. Being honest with yourself and your financial situation when engaging with sliding scale practices grows strong and sustainable communities. It also respects the work of teachers and creators, like myself, you have families to support and rent to pay. Additionally, when I am paid fairly, I am able to invest more time and resources to free and lower cost offerings.
For a sliding scale to work it relies on the principles of truthfulness, respect for complexity, and accountability. I do not ask for income verification. I trust my students and clients to be honest. Community thrives when accountability is a central value, because that is where trust grows and depth work can be done. Teachers deserve to get paid and students deserve classes which recognize the multiple realities of economic access and privilege that exist.
At the end of the day, the sliding scale thrives on trust. Trust is a pretty amazing thing. I trust you to be honest in your assessment of your economic reality. Since the sliding scale is a tool of accountability, it is an ongoing conversation and I remain committed to helping folks figure out how to talk about their own economic experiences, since it has been such a helpful language to learn on my own journey.