Hi, I’m Margaret. I help writers uncover the mythic soul of their stories, and trust themselves as the ones meant to write them.

Margaret McNellis | Author, Fiction Writing Coach, Archetypal Astrologer

I’m a fiction author, book coach and archetypal astrologer who has spent more than twenty years walking the wild path of storytelling. Along the way, I’ve tangled with every monster that hides in the middle pages: perfectionism, imposter syndrome, shiny-object seduction, and the fear of being “not enough.”

I believe stories aren’t accidents; they choose us.
Each one carries a personal myth, a reason why you feel compelled to write it. When you discover that deeper meaning, confidence feels inevitable.
And drafting becomes way more fun.

I write stories that take place in the past, and center on themes of identity, belonging, and truth. When I’m not writing, practicing astrology, podcasting, or helping writers, I love to draw and paint, play/compose music, tread the boards, and bake goodies for friends and loved ones.

My work blends:
• MFA-level craft expertise
• astrology as a tool for creative identity
• and deep curiosity about what makes a story sing

Not predictive astrology.
Not productivity policing.
Just cosmic clarity, grounded in the realities of writing a novel.

Whether we spend one session together or a year of creative seasons, my role is to help you reconnect with the story calling your name, and feel supported while you bring it to life.

Stories have souls. Yours does, too. Let’s listen to what it’s been trying to say.
Meet Story & Stars