Get clarity. Finish projects. Grow in confidence.

I am a serene, strong, savvy, and creative businesswoman who inspires and nurtures professionals to find their purpose, get unstuck, grow in confidence, and get stuff done. Schedule a free discovery call today.

You've tried sticking to your goals.

You've set timers and given yourself incentives and rewards, but nothing seems to work. What could be going wrong?

Discover the top two reasons why people don't finish their tasks, identify the keys to self-awareness and how to correct limiting beliefs, and create a system that finally works. (Hint: It might have to do with core values and lists.)

Focus and Finish: Goal-setting and Strategic Planning for Writers offers motivation and practical advice for writers on maintaining accountability with themselves so they can focus on, and finish, their projects, and find success.

Read today and get that project done.

Download the story rubric I use with all my clients to analyze and diagnose your manuscript. Click the red button.

Editing

I provide story diagnostics and memoir writing support.

Certified Three Story Method Editor

Coaching for Creatives

Book, business, publishing, accountability.

Customized coaching for your author needs.

Podcast

The Writer Craft Podcast (available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, etc) promises weekly free content.

Writer Craft Podcast

For Readers

Go to my author website to see my collection of published women’s fiction and memoir, as well as a reading list of my favorite books.

Books and Reading Lists

My Philosophy

Authors are, by nature, an anxious, strong, sensitive, fabulous, creative, and multifaceted group of people.It’s hard to reach out for help. But I’m here for you.

 

I meet you where you are.— Valerie Ihsan

 

A Set of Fresh Eyes

How do you know if your book works?

It’s hard to tell when we are so close to our own words. Plus, we’ve been looking at the thing for so long.

It’s time for a fresh set of eyes.

After reading and dissecting your manuscript, I’ll be able to show you where you can improve your work, making it the very best you can.

After our 60-minute follow-up Zoom call, I’ll be available to you via unlimited email for any further clarification and support you might need.