STORY POWER
Memoir. Nonfiction. Anthology. Poetry. Art Books
AS A STORY MENTOR AND BOOK COACH, with a multi-award winning first book, Debra assists writers in fully embodying their stories by digging deep into the emotional depth and rich marrow of their life experiences. Passionate about working with writers on books that steer readers towards a more inclusive humanity, her story mentoring sessions focus on content that is deeply honest, expressive, and ultimately, wildly alive on the page.
Find out the reason that commands you to write; see whether it has spread its roots into the very depth of your heart; confess to yourself you would have to die if you were forbidden to write.
― Rainer Maria Rilke
Do you HAVE A BOOK IDEA and don’t know where to begin?
Do you need help FINDING YOUR TRUE VOICE so you can WRITE THE BOOK THAT IS LIVING INSIDE OF YOU?
Have you already started writing a book and need help bringing it into focus?
debra can help you:
ILLUMINATE the vision you are holding for your book.
CREATE a story board of ideas, images and symbols to help spotlight the trajectory of your narrative.
IDENTIFY key themes and storylines that orient your writing towards what you most want to put forth in the world, the story that you absolutely have to tell, or the story you don’t want to tell but are feeling drawn to tell anyway.
STRUCTURE a BLUEPRINT that consists of a contents page and full outline of your narrative that will sharpen the focus, direction and thread of your book.
WRITE AND EDIT every chapter from a space of deep connection with your body so your story is authentic, engaging, and provocative, with all the goods to capture a reader’s interest.
COMPLETE the first draft of your manuscript. We will evolve a timeline that fits your schedule and then formulate a plan to meet your goals on a weekly or monthly basis.
DEVELOP DESIGN STRATEGIES for layout after you have finished your first draft. This pertains to books that have a wealth of photographs, poetry, and a considerable amount of headings, educational pieces, teachings, etc.
WORKING WITH DEBRA means embarking on a journey of deep personal inquiry and transformation. (How can it not be transformative?)
Are you ready to start your sacred writing journey to spin your life experiences and stories into gold?
Let’s set up a time to talk AND see if we are a good match…
What People are saying about working with Debra…
From the beginning seed idea to publication of my story, Debra was a trustworthy midwife. Her belief in my vision was an angel in disguise when self-doubt crept in, Her clarity and expertise helped me to beautifully refine and shape the final manuscript. I have high praise for Debra's sensitivity and skill!
Sophia Murphy Poet, author of the upcoming book, Something Beautiful