Writing Coaching for Creatives

Connect With Your Deepest Self and Watch Your Story Take Shape

Do you have a writing project that is sitting in your head, waiting to be released? Maybe you want to write a book but you don’t know where to start, or perhaps you are uncertain about how to shape your writing into something that will resonate with others. Whether you are still in the ideation phase or you’ve already begun writing, I am here to help you get in touch with your creative self, define your message, and gain momentum.

Through one-on-one coaching sessions, we will define:

  • what your message is and what it means to you

  • who your audience is and how you want them to interact with your words

  • an outline/format for your message

  • the best writing routine for you and your goals

  • writing goals that are just the right level of challenging

  • the best publishing process for you

Lean on me when you’re working through obstacles such as uncertainty, creative blockages, low self-esteem, not being able to manage your time efficiently, or not knowing what your next steps should be. I will support you and help your confidence grow throughout the entire journey.

Ready for a free thirty-minute consultation?

Client Transformations

"I have been working with Meredith of Word Up for over four years. They are absolutely magical with words and taking the raw, rough drafts I give them to create something that so aligns with the messages from my heart. They have a way of listening, questioning to dig a little deeper, and knitting it all together. They make the process seem painless and smooth. They have been able to give my company a voice my clients respond to and connect with. What an absolute gem."

—Jennifer Ott, My Thyme Gardens

"Meredith is a solid soul who has been steadfast in guiding my writing process. Their follow-through is astounding, their lighthearted tone is reassuring, and their editing skills are a soothing balm for someone like me who is starting to focus on my writing career. I am so grateful for the last six months of working together. I have a lot of material to put forth into the world, thanks to Word Up writing coaching."

—Terese Elhard, The Mild Wild

Coaching Packages

Set and smash your writing goals. Unfurl into a more inspired, proficient writer. Write that book and send it off to the publishing house. Nail that submission to your favorite magazine.

Speak your soul with clarity and confidence.

Synergy Package

Unfurl Your Creativity

Designed for writers ready to gain clarity through collaboration.

You’re working on a specific writing project or you’re seeking to elevate the overall quality of your work. At times, you find yourself stuck and unsure of your next move. 

You want a thought partner—a companion in the journey of creative autonomy.

As your coach, I will ask the right questions, expand your sense of what’s possible, and help you choose the best path forward. 

Deepen your connection to your creative process.

Before the first session, you will receive a questionnaire identifying your goals and challenges, allowing us to hit the ground running.

Strategy Session (90 min)

  • Review goals and challenges on questionnaire

  • Establish a clear direction for your work

  • Set actionable next steps and personalized writing strategies

Six Bi-Weekly 60-minute Sessions

  • Review progress and tackle obstacles that arise, adjusting technique if needed

  • Explore customized writing exercises

  • Maintain accountability, ensuring that you’re on track with your goals

Between sessions, you will receive:

  • Feedback on up to 15 pages per month via Google Docs or Microsoft Word

  • Ongoing support via email between sessions

Total: $997

Payment plans available upon request.

Becoming Package

Develop Your Voice + Identity as a Writer

Designed for emerging writers.

You’ve dabbled in writing and are ready to pursue a writing goal. Maybe you want to bring a story, poem, or book idea into form, or perhaps you want to improve your spoken expression and you’re needing structure and guidance.

In this six-month package, uncover what you need to express and how to bring it to life. Gain competence and confidence in your writing.

Month 1: 90-min Strategy Session

  • Review pre-session questionnaire to identify the direction you’d like to take your writing

  • Identify your core message and explore which format is best for you (e.g. short story, book, memoir, script)

  • Define who your audience is, how you want them to engage with what you’re sharing, and your publishing goals, if applicable

  • Establish a writing schedule with clear milestones to keep you on track

Months 2-5: Monthly 60-min Momentum Session

  • Honor successes and work through challenges (e.g. time management, low self-esteem, trouble writing about particular subjects, anxiety, a lack of direction — whatever comes up for you)

  • Strengthen your writing through writing prompts, exercises, structural revisions, and/or feedback

  • Define next steps for the following month

  • Prepare for successful submission or other specific writing goals.

Month 6: 60-min Reflection & Roadmap Session

  • Reflect on how your writing has evolved over the course of the program and what you’ve discovered about your style and voice

  • Celebrate wins and identify areas for growth

  • Set future goals for writing and discuss strategies for crushing said goals

  • Continue coaching with Word Up and deepen current work, or tackle something new

Total: $747

Optional Add-On: Two Focus Calls — These thirty-minute check-ins are for when you need support between sessions. Schedule these when you’re facing a particular challenge, seeking clarity, or needing feedback to keep you moving forward.

With Add-On: $837

Payment plans available upon request.

Launch Package

Bring Your Project Over the Finish Line

Designed for writers in the final stretch.

You’ve poured long hours into your writing project. Whether it’s a short story, a collection of poems, a book, an essay, or another format, you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and put the finishing touches on it.

In this three-month package, tackle the final steps of revising and editing, and get your work ready for the next leap — publishing, submitting, or simply completing it with confidence.

Dot your “i’s,” cross your “t’s,” and be done with it!

Month 1: 90-min Strategy Session

  • Pre-session questionnaire to identify core goals and challenges

  • Review the current state of your project and identify areas that need refining or completion

  • Clarify your goals for the final stages of the project, including deadlines for completion and publication (if applicable). Discuss possible publishing routes

  • Create a customized action plan to tackle revisions, finalize sections, and wrap up the project

  • Identify areas that may be challenging along the way and craft strategies for overcoming them

Months 2-3: Monthly 60-min Momentum Session

  • Honor successes and work through challenges (e.g. time management, being in touch with your original vision, anxiety, decision-making, formatting, how to bring it to a satisfying conclusion)

  • Review draft sections, ensuring clarity, flow, impact, and alignment

  • Review query letters, synopses, book proposals, formatting guidelines, or other relevant materials

Total: $407

Optional Add-On: Two Focus Calls — These thirty-minute check-ins are for when you need support between sessions. Schedule these when you’re facing a particular challenge, seeking clarity, or needing feedback to keep you moving forward.

With Add-On: $517

Payment plans available upon request.

Rescheduling + Cancellation Policy

Please provide 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling to allow the time slot to be offered to others.

Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice may incur a fee of 50% of the session cost.

 FAQs

  • I love my job because I get to connect with creative humans who are tackling an arduous pursuit: finding the right words to put to their experience. They’re processing what they’ve lived through and because of that, I’m witnessing them healing and growing.

    I love my job because I get to share what I’ve learned about communication and connection with my clients. I get to support them through times of challenge. I get to cheer them on and watch them cross the finish line.

    I love my job because my clients trust me with their inner worlds — and that trust means everything to me.

    Each time I end a coaching call, I feel stoked. I feel energized. I feel like I found my dream job. How lucky am I?!

  • I specialize in creative writing, including fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. If you are looking to dig deep and express your story, I’m ready to coach you. I can also support you in pursuing publishing.

    My clients write books, essays, poems/lyrics, and more.

    I also help people apply for grad school, update their resumes, and apply for their dream jobs. If it has to do with written communication, I got you!!

  • You’re ready if:

    • You already have a writing practice, whether it’s consistent or not.

    • You have a creative project in mind and want to gain momentum.

    • You’re ready to invest time and energy into your writing.

  • We’ll start with a (free!) thirty-minute consultation where you’ll tell me about your relationship to writing and your writing goals. If we are a good fit for each other, I’ll guide you through payment and scheduling.

  • We can meet weekly, twice a month, or monthly, depending on your needs and desires.

  • I’m just a text or email away. I also offer thirty-minute “add-on” calls for when you’re feeling stuck and don’t want to wait until our next full session. I’m here to support you!

  • I will email you an invoice and you can pay directly through the invoice with your credit card or via ACH (bank transfer). Venmo also works. Let's chat about what option makes the most sense for you.

    I also offer payment plans.

  • Yes! Contracts are rad. I use a simple coaching contract that outlines our agreement, including the structure of the package you choose, payment terms, scheduling policies, and other important details. It protects both of us and creates a clear, professional foundation for our work together. I always send a draft for clients to review before finalizing it.

  • I do! I lead workshops and retreats centered around memoir. I also host writing nights once per month. They are mostly in Central Oregon or virtual. For updates, check out my Workshops + Retreats page or follow me on IG (@wordup.coaching).

    Would you like to hire me to lead a group writing session or retreat? Let’s chat.