Book Coach

You write stories driven by a need for social change. You imagine worlds where the protagonist fights for their rightful place in life. You value social justice and the insights of a book coach. Whether writing fiction, nonfiction or memoir, Michaela wants to hear from you whenever and wherever you need support. She knows how important it is to tell your story and will be at your side throughout the process—from conception to publication.

As a screenwriter and film editor, Michaela supported storytellers from Hollywood as well as from Germany. From idea to published story, writing is an adventure like no other. On such a mysterious journey full of surprises, challenges, and rewards, you sometimes need a joyful companion to get you through. Someone like Donkey in Shrek.

Michaela's clear, insightful, and thoughtful feedback brought me back to the core of why I was writing my story and helped me clarify the heart of what I wanted to convey to the reader. Her detailed comments on character development and plot structure were invaluable. I am truly thankful for her guidance in helping make my story the best it can be.
Andy Pitts
Screenwriter

Author Accelerator certified book coach Michaela von Schweinitz offers guidance

from idea to first draft,

from revision to book proposal,

from finding the right structure to finding an agent.

In memoir she guides writers who show us how they turned their lives around. She wants to hear from women who grew out of their limiting believes in customs and the law, in religion and family. Overcoming suppressive circumstances in their upbringing or as they raise their own families.

In fiction and in non-fiction she works on stories that aim for social and environmental justice. Stories that deepen our understanding of current structures of injustice. Showing us a way out of suppression, offering solutions on an individual and on a systemic level.

Michaela’s astute feedback on the query pitch package for my novel helped me to drastically revise it, resulting in a much stronger and more interesting query. She also found great agents for me to query that had not been on my radar. I wholeheartedly recommend Michaela as a book coach for authors looking to take their work to another level.

Are you ready to tell your story? Have you written for years and wonder when it’ll ever be finished? What’s that story hiding deep in your desk that you’re itching to bring into the world? Michaela will help you write and publish your book.

With her curious mind and zest for story Michaela has been spinning her yarn for over twenty years. Now she offers her expertise to writers who want to move forward with their story. Answer a few questions on this form to let her know about your project and schedule a 30 minutes free discovery call.

memoir coach and author
Michaela worked with me at the planning stages for a new novel, showing a thorough understanding and genuine care for the direction my narrative was taking. Her thoughtful comments and insightful questions led me to develop a much stronger plan. As a kind and supportive book coach, she sees to the heart of the story. I highly recommend Michaela’s book coaching services.

Every book project is unique and writers come with different needs. That’s why coaching your project is always based on an individual plan. Your voice is important and I want to hear it.
Find the kind of coaching that’s right for you. Check out what’s behind packages A , B and C Click on the text to request the package. 

A for Assessment

$2990

Manuscript Assessment 

  • Detailed in-line feedback on your first twenty pages.
  • Editorial letter (10-15 pages )
  • 60 minutes 1 on 1 coaching call discussing your book. 

You’ll know how move your manuscript towards publication.

B for Blueprint

$1499

Lay the foundation for the vision of your book.

  • Step by step guidance with a Blueprint for your book.
  • Three coaching calls as the book project evolves.
  • in depth editorial feedback

You have everything it takes to write your book.

C for Comfort

$6600

Support over six months to finish your draft.

  • bi-weekly deadline
  • in-line edits on new pages
  • written editorial feedback on entire draft (max. 250 pages/75000 words.)
  • Six one-hour 1:1 coaching calls.
Defining your book's concept, goal, and structure is a nuanced and complex process. Michaela's feedback and guidance helps me craft a story that resonates with readers. Her thorough comments and encouragement to keep going on my book are invaluable. So, if you're ready to write your book the right way, work with Michaela!
Isa Martínez
Marketing Consultant, El Salvador

Michaela von Schweinitz is a member of Women’s Fiction Writers Association, National Association of Memoir Writer and New York Women in Film and Television.

“As an Author Accelerator certified book coach, I am qualified to coach writers using Author Accelerator’s strategy, methods, and materials, but I operate independently of Author Accelerator and am not affiliated with them.”

Interested in becoming a book coach yourself?
Check out what Author Accelerator has to offer and sign up for a course that speaks to you. 

Author Accelerator is a dedicated community of certified book coaches. They give “editorial feedback, as well as motivate and inspire and give you, the writer, the support you need to stop making excuses and get the work done.” Jennie Nash

memoir author

Struggling with structure? 

Monday, February 3, 2025

I’ll talk about a tool that gets you and your book from start to finish. A must have guide for any writer of any level.

Screenwriter Special $69.90

You are a screenwriter who works on a fiction novel. Writing a book is a challenge like no other. You want to know how to advance your writing? Send me your first twenty pages (no more than 6000 Words) and schedule a 60-minute coaching call.

Honestly, there are no mistakes, only challenges. Want to know how to deal with them?

Watch me go through all the mistakes I made writing my memoir. Sign up and watch my first video right away.

Yes, it’s free.

Where am I going with my story?
I hear you. You want to find out if your story is on the right track.

Click the button below before this special offer disppears.

After our one-hour call you’ll know the scope of your project and know how to keep going.

With my Snapshot you’ll find the answers to these questions:

S tory – What is this about?
N arration – Who is telling the story?
A rc – Where does it begin and where does it end?
P lotpoints – What are the major turning points?
S uspense – Is the story engaging the reader?
H eroin – Who is the main character? 
O bstacles – What is she fighting for or against?
T ransformation – Will the heroin be changed in the end?

Blueprint Special

$29.90

A holiday gift for you: I’ll help you find the answers to five important questions.

During our 45-minute coaching call we’ll make sure to include the answers in the book you write.