Write what matters.

I think more people should write books. Not because you get to become an “author,” but because it’s a transformative experience, one that is deeply satisfying. I love helping people shape books that help bring forth the boldest version of what they care about.

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My Favorite Kind of Book Is What I Call “Memoirish” Non-Fiction

Memoirish books combine raw personal storytelling and center the author in the book. They communicate a clear and strong worldview, without hedging. They are a transfer of energy from the author to reader. Typically, writing this kind of book is transformative, it pushes the writer to push the edges on their skills as a writer, and their ability to get down to the essence of what they want to say.

Memoirish books aren’t aimed at building authority or establishing credibility in a space. They don’t aim to be actionable and practical as a first priority. They aim to inspire through the sharing of an honest personal account of what matters most to the author.

Some of my Favorite Examples

Tuesdays with Morrie

Tuesdays with Morrie

Mitch Albom

Vagabonding

Vagabonding

Rolf Potts

Crossing the Unknown Sea

Crossing the Unknown Sea

David Whyte

Young Money

Young Money

Jack Raines

The Pathless Path

The Pathless Path

Paul Millerd

I don’t do this as a living and like working with a specific kind of person

While I am generally a pretty relaxed and easygoing person, I take creative work very seriously. I get very excited about the creative potential of work and when I see opportunities to improve things, I want to push people there as fast as possible.

We’d likely work well together if

You are someone:

  • You actually like writing or at least don’t see it as 100% grind
  • Who is comfortable with direct feedback focused on the work and does not attach your identity to your first draft
  • Who gets excited when someone points out opportunities in your writing, even if you don’t agree. You always find some new path to take.
  • Can work asynchronously and act on detailed written reflections on your work
  • Wants to write something that is coherent and has a consistent energy
  • Knows they will finish

Not for you if:

  • You want to follow the standard nonfiction playbook and don’t want to take creative risks
  • You don’t want to go deeper beneath surface level stories – I tend to push people deeper, asking “okay why does this matter?” or “I don’t buy this story, what’s really going on.”
  • You need an accountability coach. I don’t really believe in holding people accountable for creative work. I think you should only do work you want to be doing and will leave motivation up for you to solve.

Services

A few ways to work together, depending on where you are in the process.

Casual “vibe check”

  • Overall read of your manuscript
  • Detailed feedback and summary
  • One call for brainstorming

$1,500

Coach

  • Monthly coaching calls
  • Three detailed edits over 6 months
  • Ideal for the end of book writing

$2,500 / month

Full Book Coaching

The entire process, end to end.

  • Monthly check-ins
  • Up to three full read-throughs
  • Developmental edits
  • Coaching on backend uploading & publishing

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