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writing-coaching
 
"Whatever you can do,
or dream you can,
begin it.  Boldness has
genius, power, and
magic in itt."
 
--Goethe
Do any of these resonate with you? 
  • Are there wonderful things you’d like to express in writing but aren’t sure how to go about it?
     
  • Is there a book you’ve been dying to write, but cannot seem to get started?
     
  •  Do you work on projects in fits and starts, but then get discouraged and stop?
     
  • Would you like to polish your writing without taking a class or workshop? Would you like to work one-on-one with a wise, gentle, yet exacting coach?
     
  • Would you like your written words to resonate deeply with others?
     
  • Do you have a manuscript you’d like reviewed before submitting it to agents and/or publishers?
     
  • Is there a blog entry, an essay, a poem, a story, a novel, a nonfiction book, or website text you’d like help crafting?

Whatever it is you’re writing, or want to write, Bella can help you express yourself more deeply and with greater clarity. She can help you access your creative core and write what is authentic and true for you. Over the past twenty years Bella has developed writing methods, skills, and tools that will help you explore and express what’s yours alone to say. You will be encouraged, inspired, enlightened, and you will grow.
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How Bella’s Coaching Works

Bella works with clients all over the country by phone, unless you live in Los Angeles, and prefer face-to-face meetings. As your writing coach, Bella provides support, accountability, information, and guidance on all aspects of the writing life, including, but not limited to, the generation of ideas, getting words on paper, manuscript consultation, editing, and researching and submitting work to appropriate markets.

Bella is committed to your growth not only as a writer, but also as a person, and will support your growth on multiple levels.

You may expect one-on-one coaching with Bella to provide:

  • Tools to help you clarify your relationship to your work.
     
  • Greater access to inner wisdom.
     
  • An antidote to writer’s block.
     
  • The cultivation of a steady, satisfying writing practice.
     
  • Information about getting your work published.
     
  • Submissions guidelines.
     
  • Insights into facing your work with more courage (heart) and less fear.
     
  • The opportunity to unleash your creativity.
     
  • Nourishment.
     
  • A greater appreciation of your gifts.
     
  • Successful completion of works in progress.

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Coaching Partnership

As your coach, Bella will inquire, encourage, advise, challenge, make requests and listen for the truth so that you are aligned with who you are, your writing goals, values, and vision. Her focus is completely on you and what you want. Each coaching relationship is tailored to meet individual client needs.

Contact Bella today for a complimentary 30-minute consultation. 

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