Book a Coach

As a screenwriter and film editor, Michaela has 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 want 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

As an Author Accelerator certified book coach Michaela von Schweinitz offers writers guidance from finding the right structure for their story to finding an agent for their finished manuscript. From idea to first draft, from revision to book proposal, Michaela helps writers hone their story and bring it out into the world. 

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.

If you are serious about writing and publishing your book start here. Fill out the Client Intake Q&A to let her know about your project and schedule a 30 minutes free discovery call.

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

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.

memoir coach and author

With a Master’s Degree in Sociology Michaela von Schweinitz is ready to take on any author who writes about social issues. As a book coach, filmmaker and former journalist, she is driven by a need for stories about social change. She wants to support writers who imagine a better world. She is looking for stories about protagonists who fight for their place in life. If you are a confident writer who values social justice and the insights of a book coach, she wants to hear from you.

Michaela von Schweinitz is a book coach extraordinaire! Insightful, intelligent and always helpful she is absolutely the best!!

Every book project is unique and each writer comes with different needs. That’s why coaching a specific project is always based on an individual plan.
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. 

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. What are you waiting for? Get in touch with me to request further details. Let’s do this.

A First Step – $299

Evaluation of your book idea:

  • In-line feedback on your first twenty pages* (6000 words).
  • 60 minutes 1 on 1 coaching call discussing your vision for the book. 

You’ll have clear vision of your book and a solid plan to move forward towards your goal.

*Pages must be submitted as a word document, double spaced,  Times New Roman, 12 pt. 

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.
B for Blueprint – $999

Laying a solid foundation for your book with this proven method. Never mind the three act structure. The Blueprint for a Book is the Gold Standard for writing a book. This work usually takes between two to three weeks

  • Guidance during each of the fourteen steps you take towards the completion of the Blueprint for your Book.
  • Comprehensive written editorial feedback on the pages you submit
  • Three Coaching calls to discuss your book as it evolves.
C for Comfort – $1999

Ongoing developmental support over ten weeks to keep you focussed and committed to a deadline. This package provides structure, accountability, motivation, and clear next steps for each assignment.

  • You submit ten fresh pages or 3000 words every other week.
  • You recieve Extensive editorial feedback
  • In-line edits on fifty pages. 
  • Five half-hour consulting calls for each submission to discuss your book and your next steps.

“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.”

You know you need to start somewhere. 

Begin with sharing your work with me.

Answer a few questions for me to see if your book is the right fit for me.

Client Intake Q&A
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I do not coach horror or books generated by AI. I am not the right coach for stories containing graphic violence.

Michaela von Schweinitz is a member of
Author Accelerator* and New York Women in Film and Television.

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

* 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.

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Join the waitlist for my workshop Blueprint for a Book and get some hot-seat coaching.

Workshop participants receive a special 50% discount on the Mini-Blueprint for a Book.

 
Mini Blueprint  – $29.90

Five questions your book should answer. Give me the answers to these questions and I reflect back to you the book you want to write.