One on One Writing Coaching with ROXAN McDONALD

For Writers, Thinkers & Seekers Who Want to Get to the Heart of Their Story

YOU DON’T NEED ANOTHER SET OF RULES ABOUT WRITING—

you need a way to connect more deeply to your work.

Most writing advice focuses on technical craft, and while that’s important, it’s not what makes writing alive. What makes writing truly powerful is clarity—not just in sentence structure, but in thought, emotion, and intention. What makes writing compelling is the presence of the writer—their voice, their perspective, their willingness to say something only they can say.

That’s what I help writers do.

My one-on-one coaching is for writers across genres who are ready to dig deeper into their work, refine their voice, and create writing that resonates. Whether you're working on a memoir, a novel, a self-help book, or simply developing a writing practice that sustains you, I help you stay connected to the heart of your work while mastering the craft that brings it to life.

Who I Work With & How I Help

Memoirists & Personal Essayists – Your story is not just what happened to you; it’s about the meaning you make from it. I help you develop your reflective narrator so your work isn’t just a recounting of events but an exploration of transformation, resonance, and truth.

Creative Nonfiction Writers & Journalists – Whether you’re writing personal essays, in-depth reportage, or long-form nonfiction, I help you balance compelling narrative with intentional storytelling that draws readers in.

Poets – The precision of poetry demands clarity, compression, and resonance. I help poets refine their voice while keeping the raw power of their work intact.

Self-Help & Personal Development Writers – Your work needs to be both engaging and transformative. I help you shape your message so that it is deeply personal, accessible, and truly impactful.

Journalers, Diarists & Writing for Healing – Writing is a tool for self-discovery, healing, and reflection, even if no one else ever reads it. I help you deepen your practice and develop a relationship with your writing that sustains and empowers you.

Fiction Writers & Novelists – Even if your work is imagined, great storytelling is about crafting something deeply true. I help fiction writers develop their characters, themes, and structures while staying connected to their personal voice and vision.

Writers Working on Big, Long-Term Projects – If you’re writing a book, a collection, or a thesis, I help you stay engaged with your project, refine your themes, and ensure your writing remains alive and compelling throughout the process.

Writing is a Brave Act—But You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

I believe the most vulnerable thing we can share with another person isn’t our deepest wound—it’s our greatest desire. Writing asks us to reveal what we hope for, what we want, and what we believe ourselves capable of. That’s why committing to a writing project isn’t just about skill—it’s about claiming space for your voice.

When we work together, my job isn’t to impose rigid rules or demand you write a certain way. My job is to align with you—not just on the project you’re writing, but on who you are as a writer and what you want to create in the world.

Through personalized coaching, I help you:

  • Gain clarity on your story and themes

  • Strengthen your voice and confidence in your writing

  • Refine structure and storytelling techniques

  • Develop a writing process that works for you

  • Break through creative blocks and self-doubt

Are you ready to write with more clarity, confidence, and resonance?

COACHING PACKAGES:

Roxan offers coaching packages of four or eight sessions.

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Individual Session Costs $175
The four-session package costs $600,
and the eight-session package costs $1100.

Cancellation Policies:

One of the core benefits of working with a coach is taking the step to prioritize your writing and incentivizing oneself to continue working toward your writing goals despite the many responsibilities we all have. Agreeing upon and attending all meeting times holds writers accountable to their goals and creates the deadlines that writers need to push past writing blocks and life’s stressors. In your first meeting with Roxan, you’ll solidify a schedule of meeting times and dates. If you are unable to attend a meeting, please notify Roxan at least a week in advance so she is allowed enough time to schedule another writer into that time slot. No refunds or credits will be given for missed or cancelled sessions without a week’s notice.

  • “Roxan’s writing group is quite simply the best. I fell into one of Roxan’s writing groups quite by accident and felt challenged by the quality of writers and welcomed at once. After writing on my own for three years I’ve been inspired by the positive and helpful culture she’s created and reinvigorated to challenge myself to get the work done!”

    Linda Colwell, MFA

  • “Roxan is a master teacher: she is funny, insightful, and knows her craft. She builds community amongst her students almost as though it's second nature, though I know she gives lots of thought to how to create a warm, welcoming, and creatively exciting environment. Her insights on my work pushed me into new territories in my writing, and I would not be the successful writer I am today without her. You won't regret taking classes with Roxan!”

    Mandie Carol, MFA

  • “Roxan McDonald is an astonishingly talented writer. She is also a gifted teacher – warm, insightful, funny, and smart. I so admire her combination of skills – both writing and teaching – that I have asked her to assist me in teaching workshops. Participants in these workshops consistently tell me how much they appreciate both her teaching and her presence. She’s a gem – and you’ll learn more than you ever imagined!”

    Ellen Bass