Book Coaching
From a gem of an idea to the gold of a finished manuscript
You've set out to write your inspired vision, your hard-earned wisdom, your beautiful truth. But after an enthusiastic start, you're suddenly not so sure how to translate it into book form.
Sound familiar? I promise—you're not alone.
Many clients who come to me are 50 pages into writing their book and suddenly feel lost or unsure how to make the work hang together.
This is the challenge:
When you start to write a book you often first run into what has kept the words only partially formed:
- You might need to do additional research to better understand a topic.
- Your vision could be only half-formed and needs further clarity before the writing will flow.
- You need to hone your craft and learn new writing skills to deliver your ideas to the page.
- You find yourself facing the questions, 'Who am I to do this?' or 'Am I worthy?'
- You haven't fully lived the truth of what you mean to say, and so you don't know how to write it—yet.
This is the invitation.
Here's how it works:
We meet and discuss your work and your goals. We will establish where you are at in the writing process and create a plan for our time together. We can cover anything from an overview of the book writing process to craft-specific guidance and creative idea generation.
You will gain access to your personal workspace where you can schedule our 1-on-1 sessions on my personal calendar. We can use my learning platform, Google Drive or Dropbox–whatever works best for you.
As a follow-up to our kick-off session, I will create an outline for our time together and specify next steps and key milestones. You can then dive in to your writing with greater clarity and confidence.
You share up to 25 pages for review at regular intervals (double-spaced and 12-point font, please!). I will read your pages, make comments and prepare one page of notes, which I upload to your workspace before for our session.
We meet to discuss your work and any questions you may have. I create a 'Work Between Sessions' document that outlines next steps. A recording of our Zoom session is uploaded to your own personal Dropbox to review at your convenience.
Sibyl Chavis
CEO, Sounds True MediaThe process of writing with Kristin helped me to organize my ideas and insights, which accelerated my inner transformation and deepened my understanding of my true offering. Our work together turned my instincts into solid form. I now share my work widely via The Possibility of Today and with coaching clients.
Work with Kristin! She will help you write and finish your book. But maybe even more importantly—she will help you to find your purpose, understand why you're here and empower you to live your truth.
Mary Ann, author American Buddha: How a Christian Minister Discovered her Spiritual Destiny. Kristin has an incredible sense of narrative structure and helped me identify and develop a story arc that brought my experiences to life in a meaningful way. She helped me finesse unclear passages and directed me to areas that needed additional research. I was amazed by how quickly Kristin was able to grasp and articulate both Eastern and Western spiritual concepts (the book is a spiritual memoir). She is deeply magnetized by the mystical side of life, which perhaps is one reason why our professional relationship became a close personal friendship.
Kristin is a gifted editor and book coach. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Matt Ludmer
President & Founder, Aligned Wealth Former Director and 30-year professional at Morgan Stanley I partnered with Kristin to write The Right Mountain: Practical Wisdom for Achieving True Wealth (Partners Media, 2026). My goal with the book was to redefine wealth. Decades as a wealth manager gave me a front row seat to how much wealth can afford. And I also saw a lot suffering and understood how narrow our definition of wealth can be.
Kristin's ability to distill complex philosophies, combine those teachings with my life stories, and make them relatable has been an invaluable gift. I am forever grateful for her guidance and wisdom. I not only consider Kristin a consummate professional, but also a close friend on the spiritual path.
I'd love to hear from you! I’m here to help whether you need a manuscript review or want to work together for the duration of your book writing process.
Hi! I'm Kristin. I'm so glad you're here.I am a writer, teacher, and narrative guide who helps people unearth hidden truths and write—and live—new stories into being.
For more than two decades, I’ve accompanied writers, leaders, and seekers through moments of profound transition. My work blends deep listening with narrative mapping, mythic imagination, and mindful awareness to help you locate the story you’re truly meant to tell.
I am the creator of Literary Alchemy, a writing method that weaves together narrative mapping, contemplative practice, mythic imagination, and the craft of writing. I also co-teach Embodied Wisdom with Master Somatic Coach Jennifer Reitz, offering workshops for people and practitioners who want to move beyond habitual narratives and embody greater presence and power.
My books include Iron Maidens and Tree Dreams, with forthcoming titles including The Right Mountain: Practical Wisdom for Achieving True Wealth (Partners Media, Spring 2026) written with Matt Ludmer and The Embodied Wisdom Workbook co-authored with Jennifer Reitz. I am a Certified Mindfulness Teacher–Professional Level (CMT-P) with more than twenty-five years of meditation study and practice.