What does writing success mean to you? Finishing that novel you started? Creating (and sticking to) a writing practice? Balancing your “day job” and family life with your dream of being a writer? Publishing your book? Becoming better at your craft?
Whatever your goals, I’m here to help you reach them.
Whether you want to start or finish a novel or memoir, create manageable goals, build a sustainable writing practice, or understand your publishing options, my book coaching services can help.
You can finish your book. You can find your writing rhythm. You can tell your story in a way that resonates with readers.
I'll meet you where you are.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to writing success. When you hire me as your book coach, I’ll listen first, because I believe that asking meaningful questions and truly listening to your answers is the only way to understand the challenges you face as a writer.
Once we’ve identified what’s holding you back in your book or your writing process, I’ll help you identify specific steps to achieve your writing and publishing goals.
My philosophy as a book coach
My goal is to inspire you and help you move past the obstacles that are preventing you from doing your best writing. Whether it's fear of "not getting it right," procrastination, or uncertainty about where your novel or memoir is going, I will help you find a path forward--not next week or next month, but today.
Through coaching, you will learn
- How to start your novel or memoir
- How to make steady progress on your book
- How to get past the "muddy middle" of your novel or memoir
- How to get unstuck in your writing
- How to turn small writing steps into big writing successes
- How (and when) to approach agents and editors
- How to handle rejection without losing your steam
- How to choose the best publishing model for your project
Why choose me as your coach?
Because I have
- A proven track record as a writer, teacher, and editor
- More than a decade of experience mentoring graduate students
- A wide range of experience in writing and publishing
- Understanding and compassion. My breakthrough novel happened after I became a mom, while I was struggling to pay my mortgage in an expensive city, without adequate child care. I know how hard it is to integrate your writing life with your family life and your day job. I can help you because I’ve been there, and I understand the challenges you face.
Begin now.
You can sign up for a single session or a package of three sessions. New for 2026: the 6-month coaching package (limited availability)
Your Instructor
Michelle Richmond is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books of fiction. She has taught in the Masters of Fine Arts programs in creative writing at the University of San Francisco, California College of the Arts, and elsewhere. She has also designed and taught novel writing courses online for Stanford Continuing Studies. She is the founder and publisher of Fiction Attic Press.