BONNI G. SPIVAK

You want to write professionally. You believe you have what it takes to be a published author. You have a story or a topic in mind and an idea of how you would like to address it – a book, a magazine article, a column. Excitedly, you sit down at your computer and then what? A blank computer screen can be daunting and overwhelming, literally draining the life out of creativity.   Whether you are new to professional writing or someone who has already written professionally for a number of years; an author with several books inside you or a one-time author who has something to say on only one particular topic, everyone can benefit from working with a writing coach.   I can assist you in developing a clear plan for writing success, creating accountability for taking action to reach your writing goals. Together, we will address the challenges you face, overcoming creativity blocks and any other baggage while making the writing process much more enjoyable. We will work to prioritize projects and manage time and create an individualized plan that works for you. No cookie cutter, one-size-fits-all here.   Already started the writing process, but finding yourself grinding your wheels? I can help writers, no matter where they are in the process. I have successfully helped others achieve their goals. I can help you.   My responsibilities as a coach: Clarification of your writing goals Assistance with an individualized writing plan Help you manage time and become accountable for your writing goals Guidance through the writing process Provide ongoing feedback, encouragement and emotional support Show the nuts and bolts techniques of good writing Your responsibilities as a writer: Coaching requires you to come up with a sensible and realistic plan to attain your writing goals Coaching requires follow-through on your part between sessions Coaching requires honesty at all times between you and your coach I know that after we’ve worked together for a while, you’ll find yourself wondering how anyone manages to write without having a coach. Fortunately, you don’t have to.

“Bonni was a great help to me throughout the entire process while I was writing my recently released novel Palawan. Among other things, her suggestions allowed me to create fully fleshed out and believable characters, which greatly enhanced the plot and readability of my book.” -C.D. Williams. Find more information about C.D. Williams and his new novel Palawan.