I help writers connect their storytelling to their creative ethos.

Imagine 90 minutes later…

You have an archetypal understanding of the themes that resonate most with you and your story. You have the confidence and motivation to continue on your writing journey. You understand your own personal mythology as a creative.

Margaret McNellis | Book Coach, Author, Astrologer

Hi, I’m Margaret

I’m an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach and author who loves helping writers plan, write, and revise their novels. I have an MFA in fiction and an M.A. in English & creative writing, and I teach writing at the college level. I’m also an astrologer. When I’m not writing, coaching, or teaching, I enjoy painting, drawing, playing with my corgi, reading of course, and watching period dramas.

Are you ready to say goodbye to…

Muddy middles.

Losing steam after writing 100 pages.

Writing in a void.

Feeling stymied by imposter syndrome.

Misalignment with your why.

This is for you if…

  • You want to dive deep on your creative ethos and how it can empower your story and writing journey.

  • You want your story to connect with your readers in a meaningful way.

  • You want to understand how your story might fit in the marketplace without writing TO the market.

  • You're ready to write in spite of mindset struggles.

How I help writers uncover their writing ethos & discover confidence

  • Coaching Session

    We’ll have a 90-minute recorded coaching session via Zoom wherein we look together at your birth chart to uncover themes you may want to explore in your writing, your deepest why, and the keys to developing your creative confidence.

Your investment for this service:

$250 USD

A few kind words from writers who have worked with me…

Margaret is knowledgeable, generous and gracious, and someone you want at your side while writing your novel and in your life in general.

- Litsa D

Margaret is a true educator and worth every cent of the investment!

- Carmen C

Margaret has a big heart and a big bag of wisdom and education to offer to those who are willing to explore their writing in ways that feel nothing less than pure magic!

- Sydney F.

This is not for you if…

  • You're not ready to dive deep into yourself.

  • You don't want to meet with an astrologer who can help you uncover your best creative path.

  • You're struggling with mindset and do not want to write through it.

  • You're looking for predictive astrology.

Common Questions

  • Let’s talk about it. We’re all human and life happens. We can both be understanding with one another and give each other as much advanced notice as possible.

    I want you attending coaching sessions ready and well so that you feel like you can make progress.

  • AI can provide some insights on astrology, but I’ve tested it. It’s not great. It makes a TON of mistakes. Maybe that will change someday but for now, the human mind is needed to unpack the archetypal nuances of a natal chart.

  • That’s okay. Your natal chart can still be immensely useful even without your birth time, and we can still have useful conversations. If you know your birth time, I’ll be able to talk with you about angles, houses, and points like your ascendant/rising sign.

Let’s work together.

Interested in working with me? Fill out my intake form below and I’ll be in touch if I think we’re a fit. Then, I’ll send you a scheduling link and request your info to create your chart, and we’ll get started!