The Resistance Coach
MONICA HAY
I coach writers through resistance using brain science
& psychology so they can stop stalling and start finishing.
What if you could finally write your book without procrastination & perfectionism stopping you?
Are you ready to..
Finally sit down and write—no more avoidance, spiraling, or waiting for the “perfect” conditions
Get real accountability that’s compassionate, not punishing—so you actually follow through on your writing goals
Finish your manuscript or writing project—this year, for real (yes, even if you’ve been stuck for months… or years)
Understand why you’re stuck—using brain science to uncover the real roots of resistance (and learn practical tools to work with your brain, not against it)
Do you want to…
Move through self-doubt and the fear that “I’m not good enough” with grounded mindset shifts and proven tools
Stop letting procrastination derail your creative momentum—without forcing yourself into hustle mode
Transform your inner critic—rewrite the way you talk to yourself about your art so you can create from a place of curiosity, not shame
Improve your self-talk—you berate yourself & beat yourself up when it comes to your art/writing and you’re ready to create a kinder inner voice
Have a coach who experiences ADHD & knows how your brain works
Want proven results? 76% of my 1:1 clients finish their manuscripts within 3-6 months of working with me.
My work has been featured on multiple summits, podcasts, and notable brands:
What makes my coaching different from other writing coaches:
I approach coaching from both a science-backed and soul-rooted framework.
I believe we are co-creators of our lives.
I also believe that understanding how our brains work—especially around self-talk, our primal brain, and resistance—is one of the most powerful tools a writer can have.
I specialize in helping writers overcome resistance in all its forms: procrastination, perfectionism, self-doubt, avoidance, and that old nemesis, writer’s block.
If you've lost your spark or feel stuck, I'm here to help you rediscover your momentum and reconnect with your writing process.
I’m a firm believer in self compassion. If beating yourself up worked, it would have worked by now.
Because of my lived experience with ADHD, I come from a place of true understanding for neurodiversity.
Above all: my focus is to get you to write.
Not to polish your pages. Not to perfect your outline.
To write.
To finish the messy middle.
To build the muscle.
To stop waiting for the “right” time and instead, start building your body of work one joyful (or gritty!) writing session at a time.
What I Don’t Do:
I don’t edit your work. I’m not here to redline your prose or offer critique. My coaching is about helping you write more, not polishing what you’ve already written.
For many writers, over-focusing on critique early in the process feeds resistance rather than easing it.
I don’t focus on craft theory. Craft books can be inspiring for some, and overwhelming for others. Many of my clients get stuck trying to “do it right” instead of just doing it.
I believe the best way to improve your craft is by writing. Learning through practice builds your craft and intuition.
Teach you that there is only one way to write a book. If you’re looking for someone to say “you must write an outline” I am not that person.
Writing is extremely personal and everyone’s process is different. It’s not a one size fits all approach. I am here to help you find your process & lean into that.
See Testimonials & Client Love
What writers say
“Monica is the relationship therapist I never knew I needed for my writing marriage. (PS our relationship is on the upswing 😉)”
Jennifer Smith, who drew the Secret Sauce bottle
“I knew I could write, I had the motivation, I had the ideas… but still being unable to write felt like a personal failing. [The session] exceeded expectations… It felt safe. You asked just the questions that pushed me enough for finding the real true answers without overwhelming my system. It felt like you were there as my guide in a treasure hunt, and you wanted me to win.”
Kashish Kaur, 1:1 coaching session