STORY ACCELERATOR COACHING
Discover the quiet magic of dedicated, one-on-one story coaching. Story Accelerator coaching reveals the techniques and structures that make your natural storytelling instincts even more effective.
Skip the frustration of years spent in trial-and-error writing, and condense your learning curve from months to moments. Story Accelerator coaching builds your craft knowledge while simultaneously enhancing your work in progress.
You’ll gain powerful tools and insights that won’t just improve your present manuscript—they’ll serve you for the rest of your writing career.
Does this sound familiar?
“I worry what readers will think of my work.”
“I’ve pieced together some good writing knowledge from free resources, but now I think I need consistent support.”
“I have amazing ideas, but they’re not coming together as a coherent story.”
“My characters feel flat or disconnected from each other.”
“I’ve gotten such different writing advice and feedback that I don’t know what to follow.”
“Past experience makes me hesitate to get feedback on my work.”
If you recognize yourself in any of these statements, coaching could be your path forward.
One-on-one feedback makes all the difference.
The Story Accelerator isn’t like those cookie-cutter classes and workshops that promise to illuminate your writing path. We’ll work together every step of the way, exploring new storytelling techniques, brainstorming possibilities you haven’t yet considered, and uncovering your story’s untapped potential.
Through multiple weekly emails and regular calls, we’ll develop your story methodically and thoughtfully. Whether you’re working on an initial outline, diving into your first draft, or refining a completed manuscript, you’ll gain practical techniques to strengthen your storytelling skills. Story Accelerator coaching hones the building blocks of your story: character arcs, point of view, the conflict-motivation-goal drivetrain, story structure and plot, scene development, and genre and commercial potential. Each week focuses on your story’s challenges and goals.
You’ll develop the critical eye of an author, learning to assess what’s on the page with confidence. By the end, you’ll have a clearer vision for your book and the skills to shape it.
- Find out how to stop writing for yourself and start writing for the readers you want to buy your book.
- Choose the point of view that supports the story, not the one that “feels right” or that you just like best.
- Find out why narrative tense works precisely opposite of the way you probably assumed.
- Pull your protagonist out of the pit of passivity by discovering how stories are about characters happening to the plot, not a plot happening to the characters.
- Develop a character arc that reveals the story behind the plot. (Or find out why your story doesn’t need a character arc of change and what to do instead.)
Story Accelerator coaching is for you if ...
- You want to understand what makes a story work and how to apply those principles to your manuscript.
- You’d like to launch your next draft from a developed, informed foundation.
- You’re uncertain that your story or characters are on the right track.
- You’ve received conflicting feedback from readers or editorial professionals.
The top priority for every novel in development is an immersive, compelling story. While story and writing often develop together, a focus on tone, style, and mechanics is most effective once the story’s foundation is strong enough for commercial publication.
Begin Today
The difference between aspiring writers and published authors is decisive action. Your story deserves this opportunity to grow. Don’t let the weeks and months slip by—schedule your Accelerator with me today.
Story Accelerator coaching
An intense eight-week program of one-on-one coaching
When: Limited availability with start dates on the first of the month
Suitable for: All phases of story development and writing
Cost: $1,998 for eight weeks
Take the next step—get in touch now to learn how Accelerator coaching will transform your current book and future writing potential.
Quick-start options for immediate progress
Seeking targeted support on a smaller budget? These focused options help make real progress right away.
Bite-sized services let you tackle specific elements without a major time or financial commitment. Each option provides professional insights and practical next steps you can implement immediately. The concentrated sessions work as creative boosts, helping you overcome specific obstacles and move forward with fresh clarity and confidence.
Manuscript Strategy Session
Suitable for: All phases of story development and writing
Cost: $99
Schedule and pay now: Manuscript Strategy session
DIY Blueprint Consultation
Suitable for: First-draft writing or early revisions in progress
Cost: $169
Schedule and pay now: DIY Blueprint consultation
First Look Consultation
Suitable for: Complete, author-revised manuscripts with additional revisions planned
Cost: $299
Schedule and pay now: First Look consultation
WRITERS ARE SAYING
Lisa’s Accelerator is an essential tool that saves an author months by ensuring he or she begins with a solid outline, character arc, motive, stakes, etc. It would be hard to work without her.
Take the next step.
I work only with writers I believe I can help reach specific writing goals. If you’re ready to take action, get in touch. We’ll email a little about what you’re working on and what sort of help you’d like, and I’ll send you an assessment that helps us both determine whether the Story Accelerator would be right for you.
I coach a limited number of clients per quarter. This is your chance to take a giant step forward.