Transform from "Someday Writer" to Finisher in 6 Months

 
 

Picture this moment:

You're sitting at your desk, staring at another unfinished piece of writing. You know you have important stories to tell. Ideas that keep you up at night. Words that need to be shared.

But something keeps stopping you.

Maybe you:

- Start strong but lose momentum

- Feel like an imposter when someone asks "are you a writer?"

- Watch other writers share their work while your ideas stay stuck

- Tell yourself you'll write "someday" when you have more time/confidence/expertise

I know this cycle because I lived it. That's why I've developed a system that's helped hundreds of writers move from stuck to finished.

 

From Self-Doubt to Success: Real Writer Transformations

Hannah now introduces herself as a writer

From week one, it was like — boom, mind blown. Like, why didn’t I think of that? This makes so much sense. And really, from week one or week two, I remember getting my first piece accepted.
— Hannah Wilkinson

Stephani was accepted in the prestigious Tin House Workshop

Just the weekly conversations and feedback started to make it as important to me as I said it was... even if my health hasn’t been great... I’m still thinking about my story.
— Stephani McDow

The System That Makes All the Difference

The 6 Mix to F.I.N.I.S.H.

  • Fake Stakes

    Our program gives you an answer to the question: What would happen if I didn’t write today? Between our members-only open mic, coaching sessions, and positive peer pressure, you’ll feel the fire under your butt.

  • Increments

    We help you reduce overwhelm with our quarterly goal-setting workshops and monthly Q&As. We’ll help you bring “be a writer” down to a daily goal. Our weekly organizational meetings will keep you on your system.

  • Nix

    If you want to write more, you have to do fewer other things. We help you focus on your priorities with a free membership to a distraction-blocking app. We’ll also help you choose which projects you’re not doing yet.

  • Immerse

    It’s not about hours, it’s about focus. We’ll help you create a plan that has you feeling safe to truly dive in to your work. Our daily meditation and writing sessions will use the power of mindfulness to help you find flow.

  • Share

    When you try to write alone, you think you’re the only one with that much self-doubt, the intense of imposter syndrome. We’ll show you how normal you are. We’ll pick you up when you’re down and cheer you on when you fly.

  • Hype

    Writing isn’t just about writing. It’s about your mental and emotional health supporting a productive writing life. From meditation to social support, we provide the boosts you need to stay in that high creativee vibe.

 

Choose Your Path:

Three levels of support to match your goals:

 
 
 

Our basic program is perfect for writers ready to build consistent momentum


 
 
 

Everything included in The Basic Finishing School, plus:

  • Weekly 30-minute One-on-One Workshopping with Paulette

  • Personalized Pitching Plan

  • Personalized Reading Lists

4 spots available


 
 

Our most comprehensive support, including everything in other tiers, plus:

  • Half-Day Writing Life Design Deep Dive

  • Daily Accountability Partner

  • Personalized Habit Tracker Review

  • Weekly 60-minute Meeting with Paulette, including Mindset Coaching

1 spot available


 
 
 
 

The “Wait, Am I Actually A Writer Now?” Guarantee

If you participate in 75% of our program hours during the first three months and don't feel you've significantly increased your writing output, I'll upgrade you to daily personal check-ins for the remaining three months.

This program is for you if:

  • You're tired of watching another year pass without finishing your work

  • You know you need structure and accountability to succeed

  • You're ready to invest in becoming the writer you know you can be

  • You're committed to showing up for yourself and doing the work

This program is not for you if:

  • You're looking for a magic solution that doesn't require effort

  • You're not open to honest feedback about your work

  • You're writing purely as a hobby with no intention to improve

  • You're not ready to invest in your writing growth

If you’ve been letting yourself down and not producing the quantity or quality of work you know you’re capable of, give yourself this opportunity to push past your blocks. If a calendar, reminders, or doing it on your own isn’t working, let yourself see what you can do with a coach.

Next steps

Book a free 15-minute consultation to:

  • Discuss your specific writing goals

  • Determine which program tier fits best

  • Get your questions answered

  • Learn more about the next cohort

FAQs

  • Enrollment opens only four times a year. Once all 10 spots are filled, enrollment closes until the next cohort.

  • A Very Important Meeting (AVIM) writing group meets every day, including weekends, at 10 a.m. EST.

  • Students should plan for 7-10 hours a week, at least an hour a day for their writing.

  • Life happens! The program is designed to be flexible. You can access recordings, and there's no penalty for missing occasional sessions. We ask for 75% participation over three months to maintain program momentum. All sessions are taped with the exception of the daily writing groups.

  • No. Writers in the program work on everything from personal essays to book proposals. The system works for any type of writing project. We do, however, focus on non-fiction. For fiction writers, I recommend April Dávila’s Path to Publication program.

  • Not at all. We work with writers at all stages, from beginners to published authors. The key is being ready to do the work.

  • The Finishing School combines daily practice, expert guidance, and community support in one comprehensive system. It's not just classes or coaching; it's a complete ecosystem for writer development.

  • We provide options for a weekly payment plan over the six months, so that you can work with it in your budget.

  • My schedule is full but flexible. If having our coaching call isn't going to serve you at that time, we can move it. The goal is to make our sessions as valuable as possible for your writing transformation.

  • During each 30-minute coaching session, you'll bring 1,000-1,500 words of your work. You'll read the piece aloud (this is an important part of the editing process), and then we'll workshop it together, identifying strengths and areas for development. Writers in the Personal Editor + Powerhouse Mindset Shift tier can bring pieces up to 3,000 words for the 60-minute session.

  • While I can't guarantee specific publication outcomes, writers who fully participate in the program consistently report:

    • Increased writing output

    • Greater confidence

    • Stronger writing habits

    • Completed projects

  • It's a focused 15-minute conversation about:

    • Your current writing challenges

    • Your goals for the next 6 months

    • Which program tier might fit best

    No pressure, just clarity about whether we're a good fit.