We guide writers, artists, and curious creators deeper into their authentic expression, using writing as a tool to get in touch with life in ways that feel authentic, full-bodied, and magical.
This is a writing coaching program for new and seasoned writers alike.
Writing asks us to engage with life with full interest and curiosity. It asks us to absorb our experiences, even if there is risk involved — the risk of exposure, of vulnerability, of seeing and being truly seen. This is not unlike what life itself asks of us. Every moment we choose to engage with life is a moment we choose the direction of our energy and attention. In the act of writing, we reflect on ourselves in our lives and intentionally create and re-create narratives about our lives and our perceptions of life. We reclaim our autonomy and identity all while developing our distinct voices as writers, and diving more deeply into the intricacies of written language as a mode of soul-expression.
Imagine writing or developing a collection of short stories or poetry, a novel or memoir, personal essays, blog posts, lyrics, whatever you dream of; imagine deepening your self-expression, integrating your lived experience into your writing, and refining your writing skills.
Are you ready to:
develop a consistent and enjoyable writing practice during which you create written work(s) of your choosing?
discover and express your creative spirit through language, imagery, and personal lived experience?
understand and embrace your unique voice through written word?
gain deeper access to all your senses and see life as more colorful, vibrant, and interconnected?
learn through trauma-informed, somatic-centered guidance?
develop a deeper relationship with your intuition?
All coaching programs include:
Two 90-minute sessions per month, via Zoom
90-min sessions include:
Consultation on writing or creative project(s); may include study of other writers, brainstorming and discussion, writing time + technical skill-building, and direct editing of your project
Creative embodiment exploration through energy healing guidance
Weekly developmental editing on your writing project for your technical growth as a writer
Assignments between sessions relevant to your larger intention
Accountability, empathy, and encouragement
Lifetime access to all your session recordings
Investment
$600 USD per month
for minimum 3 months
3 months minimum gives us the spaciousness to cultivate a writing and creative practice that is sustainable for you beyond the coaching program. Our time together will hopefully shift your life into a rhythm that supports you as a nourished creative being. This is a lifestyle choice rather than a “fix-it” program.
After the initial 3 months, we may continue our engagement month-to-month. Or we can discuss what is in the highest alignment.
How we’ll flow…
After we meet for a discovery call and feel aligned with working together, we’ll begin our time by co-designing a learning, exploration, and growth plan for your writing + creative embodiment journey.
Dream big! How would you love to express yourself? Open your mind and heart. Anything is possible. Anything.
(can include conscious energetic work)
From your goals and learning plan, we’ll move to understanding your writing style and our communication style.
Your coach will develop materials for all of your sessions and assign homework between sessions to move you along your path, realigning along the way.
Then, we journey within creation!
Your coach will also review and developmentally edit your work each week, taking an intimate and invested approach in your writing projects, your storytelling, and your authentic creative expression.
Some of what we can cover in our writing + creative embodiment sessions:
Self-doubt and creative stagnation
Navigating the inner critic
Finding and refining your artistic voice
Deepening your writer’s voice
Attuning to your unique vibration of creative flow
Attuning to the voice of your heart
Attuning to the voice of your inner wisdom
Writing techniques (incl. grammar when necessary)
Poetry as a way to see life (incl. a lot of reading and writing of poetry)
Using writing as a tool of transformation/the magic of words
Memoir writing
Words and the body
The energetics of creative embodiment
Creating a heart-led project or business idea
Creating writing community
Creating a writing life…
And, of course, some people just want to work with words and nothing else.
If that’s you, let’s do that. :)
Here’s an example of the curriculum co-designed with a beloved client during a 6-month program together in 2023.
In addition to the undefined creative exploration many clients opt for, here are some examples of past client projects:
spiritual academy curricula
outdoor education field guide
community wellness resource
poetry collection, fiction novel, memoir
academic dissertations
songwriting for an album
What people are saying about our work together:
“I thought my manuscript was done, but working with Nkem opened my eyes to all the areas where my writing came up short. Her criticisms were direct and constructive, with clear suggestions on how aspects of my story could be improved to deliver the impact I was seeking to have on my readers. I loved how she immersed herself in the story, and deeply understood every plotline and character arc. I think this is what makes her especially effective at what she does. It truly has been a fruitful working partnership.”
— Zubby
“Meeting Nkem and having her as my writing coach was one of the best things that happened to me and to my writing in 2021. We connected immediately and her enthusiasm, energy, joy, and presence proved contagious. Even before we began our coaching engagement, Nkem was fully focused on me and my needs as a writer, and this attention allowed her to create a wonderful coaching program that was brilliantly tailored to what I desired and needed. She helped me learn about, understand, and test different writing styles and genres, and she lovingly and gracefully empowered me to (finally!) begin my novel, proving to be one of the best accountability buddies I've ever had the pleasure of having, and providing me weekly with generous and insightful feedback. Being coached by Nkem has made me a better writer. I'm really looking forward to working with her again in the future. If you're considering her services, I urge you to say yes boldly – you will not regret it!”
— Belén
“Through her deep questions and poignant insights on the world, Nkem helped me unlock aspects of my writing I didn't even know were blocked. This was my second round of 1:1 coaching with her, and I feel my practice has truly deepened. She has helped me feel confident to freely express my emotions through creative non-fiction, and she has helped me build the confidence to start writing a novel. Before working with her, the idea of writing a novel never crossed my mind. Who me??? A novelist??? Stories were in my head and were something I read, but not something I wrote. I still have a long ways to go with my novel, but she got me going, and I will be forever grateful. If you have the chance to work with Nkem, do it! Nkem will help you get to places you didn't even fully know you wanted to go. Throughout the process, she'll support you in her unique, intuitive, goddess-like way, always one step ahead and cultivating a space for you to flourish.“
— Marie
My intention for working with Nkem was to deepen my writing practice/ritual/expression, get to know my personal writing style by exploring different forms of writing, and create pieces of work I'm proud to share - all of which I achieved and more. Nkem is highly gifted as an intuitive, as an intentional being who is embodied in what she teaches, and in her ability to weave the mind, body, and soul into the expression and practice of writing and how she teaches it - with a welcome dose of playfulness! I deeply appreciate intentionality, care, thoughtfulness, adaptability, and reliability and Nkem demonstrated all of these qualities through my entire experience with her. She generously goes above and beyond in providing tools, resources, knowledge, wisdom, and feedback. My work with Nkem stretched me to commit to myself and my writing, befriend and work through my self-criticism, reveal my authentic voice, and step more fully into my power and expression - all while having fun! If you feel the internal knowing and call, I highly recommend working with Nkem on your writing journey.”
— Kaleigh
