Hello, fellow writer.

I see you.

I am often called “The Resistance Coach.” Why? I specialize in helping writers overcome procrastination, perfectionism, self doubt, writer’s block… all those fun things that stop us from writing. I’m here to help you find joy in your writing again.

Is writer’s resistance making it hard for you to sit down and write?

Are you feeling sort of lonely through the query “slush pile” and wishing you had someone to talk to?

I help writers write consistently using both brain science and spirituality so that they can finally finish their books, get published, and make their dreams come true.

Consider me a fairy godmother for writers. I help you in all stages of the writing process, whether you are just working through an idea for a book, or need support in the querying process.

Do you struggle with:

• Sitting down to write

• Accountability & reaching your goals

• Massive writers block that makes you feel guilty about yourself

• Follow-through (“I’ll finish this manuscript THIS year”… & then you don’t)

• Feeling uninspired by your writing

• Comparing yourself to other writers

• Trapped in “perfectionist brain” that paralyzes you

• Unable to find clear direction

• Self-doubt & worry that “I’m not good enough”

• Procrastination—you seem to put everything else before your writing

• Negative self-talk—you berate yourself & beat yourself up when it comes to your art/writing

• Lacking in resources—you want to improve your craft & storytelling but don’t know where to start

• Hating writing, but wishing you loved it again

• ADHD/ADD challenges: I have ADHD too, and know where you’re coming from

Or maybe you’re in the query trenches and feeling super discouraged and sad.

• You’re thinking about giving up

• You’re feeling super lonely & have no one to talk to

• The rejection is wreaking havoc on your nervous system & you’re constantly stressed checking your email

If you answered yes to any of these questions, let me show you how I’d help.

I’d love to help you transform your writing life.

Hi! I’m Monica.

If you’re new here, hi! I’m a writing coach & specialize in helping writers overcome procrastination & perfectionism.

I have a Master’s in Publishing and a Bachelor’s in English Literature from UC Berkeley. I often like to call myself a “recovering academic.”

I worked at Bradford Literary Agency, where I assisted Laura Bradford with her query pile. I’ve seen hundreds of queries and know what a good one looks like.

I’ve worked with authors like Laini Taylor, Alex Aster, and Emily Suveda. I was the Director’s Assistant at Write On Con, an online children’s writers’ conference, and collaborated with hundreds of authors.

In 2021, I was diagnosed with ADHD. Suddenly, everything made sense. My procrastination tendencies, my struggle to “fit in” and the difficulties around creating my own art.

You see, I've struggled massively with writer resistance for years. It was only made worse in college. I dealt with overwhelming perfectionism which just made me procrastinate for years. But with help from others and with a writing coach, I was finally able to write again. I was able to finish novels. I was able to reclaim my power as a writer.

In 2021, I decided to shift gears and use my knowledge to help writers like you. I approach my coaching from a place of deep understanding and empathy. And I'd love to share what I've learned to help you love writing again, and make your dreams come true.

The tools I use to help you:

Brain Science

• We’ll talk about why resistance is totally normal & how we can build habits to get you writing consistently

• Getting to the root of your personal resistance (otherwise we’re just putting a a band-aid on the issue)

• Retraining your brain

• Teaching your brain that writing is safe

Visualization

• Using visualization tools ALONG with action so that you actually make progress

• Use law of attraction & law of assumption strategies to manifest your writer-dreams WHILE you do the work

• Create a gratitude practice that will show you the good in your life

• Focus on solutions & tools to help you grow

• Healing your Self-Concept (the problem that’s often blocking us from manifesting what we want—we don’t feel worthy of it)

Falling in love with the PROCESS & doing the Work

• Keep you accountable to your goals (you’ll be required to send me proof of writing)

• Recognize your resistance, understand what’s happening in your brain, & move through it

• Give you a toolbox of creative writing strategies

• Cultivate radical self-love for yourself and the stories only you can tell

Embrace YOU

• Release fear of judgement

• Focus on the writing process & fall back in love with writing

• Release self judgement & learn to love your own journey & unique process

• Most importantly, help you love yourself

• Help you connect to your WHY: the meaning behind why you write, what you write, and the impact you want it to make on the world

Interested in hearing more? Book a call 👇

Questions & Answers

What are your prices?

My prices range from $497 to $2497, depending on level of support you’re looking for (my highest package is a very intensive level of support). The average is $1597 for a 3 month program.

Do you offer discounts?

No. My coaching is a high level of accountability and changes your life. It would be doing both of us a disservice to offer a discount. I don’t devalue myself, just like you shouldn’t.

Getting woo woo, money is an exchange of energy. Paying me what I’m worth helps me show up 200% for you, and keeps you ACTUALLY doing the work and taking this seriously. When you pay, you pay attention.

The investment is in yourself. How many times have you bought something that you regretted, or is just collecting dust in your house? The money spent on a coach is a productive use of your money. The way my coaching is set up is meant to shift your mindset & change your life.

While I understand what finances can be a barrier, this is my sole income & I ask that you respect that.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yep! I absolutely do.

Why should I hire YOU?

Does my vibe feel right to you? Do you feel excited to work with me based on my website? Do you like my content on Instagram? Do you struggle with resistance? Is my messaging “hitting the mark” for what you need?

I am here to push you. I am here to challenge your negative thinking and help you rewire your mind. I'm here to get you writing & help you make your dreams come true.

Are you certified?

Good question! I am a certified Law of Attraction/Allowing Your Success Coach through Transformation Academy. This gave me a solid foundation for my work.

However, I hold a Master’s in Publishing, and before that, was a social worker for several years. This has shaped my coaching the most! I lean on my life experience to help you.

Do you edit people's work?

That’s one massive difference between my coaching and other coaches: I am NOT focused on revising your pages. I am here to help you find joy in writing again. I will brainstorm with you but I’m not here to workshop your pages.

If you’d like, I offer positivity reads. But if you are looking for a traditional coach who edits your work, I am not that coach.