“The body collects stories, that is one of its purposes; to document the events of our life. ”
These coaching sessions focus on 3 areas: Erotic Embodiment, Creating A Sanctuary Space, & Foundations.
Erotic Embodiment
My primary work is all about Erotic Embodiment. In this context that means accessing & harnessing your creative energy; tapping in to your body to understand the story you’ve been holding onto, and why it’s so important for your own healing, and the healing of the folks who will read your work.
Erotic Embodiment can significantly enhance your craft by deepening your connection to your creative energy and emotional expression. Helping you tap into raw, unfiltered emotions that add depth and passion to your work & giving you a richer palette of emotional colors to paint with.
Being erotically embodied can a radical act of resistance, especially for writers living in bodies marginalized by the State. In a world shaped by interlocking systems of oppression, we have often been silenced, misrepresented, or denied the fullness of our humanity. Erotic embodiment allows you to reclaim your body, desires, and stories from the forces that seek to control and dehumanize you, an act of defiance against a literary and cultural landscape that commodifies and distorts marginalized identities. By writing from a place of deep sensual connection, we can break through the imposed limitations, expressing our full selves in ways that are unapologetically raw, powerful, and authentic.
Creating Your Sanctuary Space
Creating a "sanctuary space" for your writing process is essential for nurturing creativity and fostering deeper connections with your work. A sanctuary space is more than just a physical environment; it's a mental and emotional zone where you feel safe, grounded, and free from external pressures. In a world filled with distractions, demands, and often overwhelming expectations, this space becomes a refuge where your thoughts, emotions, and creative impulses can flow freely. It allows you to slow down, tune into your inner voice, and engage with your writing in a meaningful and uninterrupted way. This sense of peace and protection is crucial for cultivating vulnerability, a necessary ingredient in powerful storytelling. Ultimately, having a sanctuary space honors the creative process and serves as a reminder that your writing deserves attention, care, and respect.
Foundations
There is a whole process to getting the idea in your mind into the hands of the reader: outlining the work, writing the work, & finally submitting the work. I’ll help you with that along with Imposter Syndrome, Writers’ Block, Time Management, Managing Feedback, & other issues vital to your process.
my qualifications
I have been writing stories since I was a pre-teen. My first “published” work was a short horror story in the school newpaper. In my work in the non-profit political world I wrote organizing manuals and development documents, and was always the informal editor for many of the communications with stakeholders. I was also the Interim Arts Editor for a major national feminist journal. My published works are in anthologies, and feminist periodicals. I am also the co-editrix of an upcoming anthology focused on the experiences of peri/menopausal QTIBIPOC.
I was trained in Sanctuary Coaching by the Unicorn Author’s club, an organization started by Minal Hajratwala during the lockdown to offer BIPOC writers and allies who mean it a safe & supportive space to engage in the process.
my offerings
For a limited time, I offer 1hr sessions for $150, or a 1 month package for $450.
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This type of coaching can be adapted for other artists bringing a huge project to completion.
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