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Imagine…
You know stories are all about human connection, and you’re ready to connect.
Imagine a writing coach who is there for you, person to person, week after week.
The leap from here to Author is a massive one, and you’re not sure how you’ll make it.
Imagine a writing coach preparing you for that leap and ensuring your success with process, strategies, and honest to goodness knowledge.
When you think about writing your book, overwhelm sets in, because you just don’t know how to begin.
Imagine a mentor walking with you through the entire journey, guiding and supporting every step.
You’ve been feeling the nudge to put your message out into the world as a book.
Imagine completing a book that you’re proud to put into the world and stand behind.
Imagine yourself as Author.
Alida Winternheimer
Meet Alida
I don’t just make books. I make writers.
I believe that the stories we are compelled to tell make demands on us, and it is our privilege to meet those demands in order to reach the most people in the most authentic and compelling way possible.
Phenomenal
Alida is a phenomenal writer, and her coaching is next level. I am constantly learning from her. Over the last year and a half, Alida has helped me serve my audience authentically and communicate my message effectively.
If you’re on a mission to help other people with your ideas and skills through email, articles, or a book, then working with Alida is one of the best investments you can make in yourself and your business.
Nasia Davos – Psychologist, Coach, Creator of the CBQ Method™ www.CBQMethod.com
Writing is narrative.
Narrative craft involves all forms of written communication designed to move people to feel, think, or act. Narrative craft encompasses the short story, novel, memoir, self-help book, essay, article, speech, course, and even the humble email. If you are communicating through the written word, you are using narrative. And I can help you use it better.
For individualized coaching, schedule a discovery call. We’ll chat about your goals, any specific projects, and see if we’re a fit to work together. I look forward to meeting you.
Page One
A six-month group coaching experience to take you from idea to book.
For entrepreneurs with a mission, ready to transform their message into a book that will change lives.
The Novel Journey
Group coaching for novelists looking for mentorship, support, and community.
Each session has a different focus, based on novel structure and the needs of the writers.
S.S.C.
Single Session Coaching is the perfect opportunity to get answers when you need them, whatever you’re writing. Remarkably efficient. Remarkably effective.
One-on-One
Whether you need a single call to problem solve or expert guidance for a stretch of weeks or months, I’m here for you.
We’ll design a coaching package to meet your goals.
Invaluable
Looking back on my journey with Alida as my writing coach, I’m struck by two quotes that perfectly encapsulate my experience with her.
Oprah Winfrey once said, “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” This quote truly reflects the caring and thoughtful way Alida has guided me over the years.
Similarly, H. L. Mencken’s words resonate with me: “The best teacher is not the one who knows most but the one who is most capable of reducing knowledge to that simple compound of the obvious and wonderful.” Alida possesses this unique ability to nurture my writing skills and help me express my thoughts clearly and sometimes even beautifully.
What I appreciate most about working with Alida is her honest coaching style. She knows when to challenge me and apply just the right amount of pressure, as well as when to acknowledge my achievements. This balance has been invaluable in helping me grow as a writer.
André Chaperon – Nonfiction writer dabbling in fiction, www.AndreChaperon.com
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