Productive. Creative. Confident.
As your writing coach, I can help you build a writing practice, finish that book you want to write, and achieve your author goals – at your pace.
One of the big benefits is that the writing coach is not your friend or relative, and has a single purpose in mind: your success as an author. You can count on friendly yet honest feedback. You get an accountability partner who has your best writing interests at heart. And you work with an experienced professional whose focus and expertise are squarely on the art and craft of creative writing.
TESTIMONIAL
I’ve had the pleasure of receiving feedback from Mathias on two of my novels during their early stages, and I can confidently say that his care and diligence in reviewing fiction are extraordinary.
Conversations with Mathias go beyond just discussing my books; they delve into the craft of fiction itself—exploring why we write what we do and how to invite readers more deeply into the narrative.
Mathias’ approach to feedback is uniquely collaborative; he actively seeks to understand the writer’s vision and provides thoughtful insights that serve that larger goal.
If you have the opportunity to work with Mathias, you will not be disappointed.
–Jai Chakrabarti, Author of A Small Sacrifice for an Enormous Happiness and A Play for the End of the World
You may want to work with a writing coach when you’re ready to:
- Take the first steps toward fulfilling your author dreams
- Build a sustainable writing habit, so you can create great stories today — and in years to come
- Get honest, constructive feedback on a premise, outline, or full manuscript
- Untangle a complicated or confusing draft and move forward
- Get the support and accountability you need to finish your book
- PASSION. What’s better than storytelling? It’s within us and around us. It’s in the books and movies and songs we love. I love stories. Which is why I’m excited to support your writing project, whether you’re sitting down to write for the first time or tackling your third book.
- PRAGMATISM. Writing projects can easily become overcomplicated. So can writing advice. And you’ve already got a busy life. So my aim is always to simplify and tailor learning to your immediate needs, helping you to walk before you run.
- KINDNESS. My aim is to create a safe space for you to grow as a writer. I’ll still be honest about your progress (and, if it’s a challenge, your procrastination), but my aim is always to provide you with the motivation, constructive feedback, and helpful tools you need to improve.
TESTIMONIAL
Mathias provided invaluable insights on the first draft of my novel The Lindens.
As well as giving meticulous attention to the writing on a line-by-line level, his sensitive reading and suggestions helped to clarify the bigger themes and shape of the book.
I’d have no hesitation in recommending him at any stage in the writing journey.
– Barney Jeffries, author of The Lindens
So, what happens when we start working together? You get a personalized coaching plan that’s designed to meet your needs. Examples of coaching plan goals include:
- Building a writing practice to establish a healthy, long-term author habit
- Finishing a book with accountability check-ins and chapter-by-chapter feedback
- Returning to a manuscript to fix problems, restart writing, and follow through on finishing the book
- Regular coaching sessions to level-up writing skills, with ongoing feedback on novel chapters or short stories
- Brainstorming and refining a new project, from initial concept through outlining, so you’re confident your novel has promise
Does that sound like something that would help you grow as a writer? Do you still have questions? I’d love to chat, so don’t be shy about reaching out.