I help fiction writers like you build confidence & sharpen craft so you can write the stories you’ve been dreaming of!
Are you ready to say goodbye to…
Muddy middles.
Endings that leave loose threads.
Stories that are too plot driven.
Stories that don’t have enough plot.
Plot holes.
Losing steam after writing 100 pages.
Writing in a void.
Feeling stymied by imposter syndrome.
Shiny object syndrome distractions.
Writer’s block.
Getting held back by procrastination.
You can do this. I can help.
Meet Your Coach
Fiction book coach and author Margaret McNellis helps writers move through creative blocks by sharpening their craft, a skill she’s honed over twenty years of her own writing journey.
An author of historical fiction, Margaret has worked through perfectionism, shiny object syndrome, writer’s block, and imposter syndrome. She knows what it takes and what that journey feels like.
That combination of lived experience and formal training shapes her compassionate, practical approach to coaching.
With an M.A. in English & creative writing and an MFA in fiction, plus years of experience as a professor, Margaret has the narrative skills to help you build your craft confidence. As an Author Accelerator Certified book coach (fiction), she knows how to guide you on your own journey. Having walked the writer’s path for decades, she understands the ups and downs of creating worlds and characters.
When not coaching, writing, or teaching, Margaret enjoys baking desserts for loved ones, playing with her corgi, going for walks, reading, and practicing astrology.