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STOP GETTING STUCK. 

It's been years, hasn't it?

Of reminding yourself how much your story means to you when you're on your third rewrite of chapter 4?

Of getting lost in the middle even though you know where your story starts and where it ends?

Of reaching the end of a draft only to realize you need to rewrite half the story?

It's not you. It's your method.

Hi, I’m Megan. And I have this persistent compulsion to make writing a novel easier.

As a writer, I got fed up with all the advice that said "just figure out the story as you write" or "the first draft is always crappy."

...Like, um, why would I aspire to writing "crap"?

The last thing I want to do is pour my soul into 80,000 words of a story I deeply care about only to scrap half of my scenes or start from scratch. My dreams and I just don't have time for that!

And I'm guessing you don't either.

That's why I created a method that could help you develop any novel idea you had into a complete, connected story. 

All while keeping your creativity alive as you write and your sanity intact as you revise.

So, check out how I do it below. Super glad you're here!

Have a question? Email me: [email protected]

HOW I DO IT (or rather, how we do it together)

The Freebies 

 "Why should I work with some stranger on the internet?"

Great question! Get to know me first. I won't be offended. Then, come back when you’re ready to transform your writing.

1:1 Writing Coaching 

 Oh sweet, you’re back!

These calls are my absolute favorite! This is you and me, on a video call, for 45-60 minutes, getting to the bottom of what's holding you back, and giving you steps to get closer to finishing your novel.

This isn't me sitting there wasting your time by telling you to just keep doing what you're doing.

I want to hear about your story. I want to find out what’s getting you stuck. And I want you to leave with practical steps to move past it.

Everything we do will get you closer to writing “The End,” on this story and every story you write after it. 

BOOK A CALL
 
 

The Novel Wayfinder Program 

A program designed to make you a better storyteller.

Imagine you're writing a novel that keeps you up at night dreaming about how amazing it could be.

But everytime you try to write it, you find yourself spending more time asking questions than actually writing:

  • How do I connect my beginning to my ending?
  • How do I fit this new idea into what I already have?
  • Is what I already have connecting?
  • Why is it taking me so long to write 500 words?? And why doesn't it sound the way I want it to?

Your story really matters to you. 

But you've tried going at it on your own. You don't want another year to go by without a finished draft.

That's where the Novel Wayfinder comes in.  

Providing the 3 Essentials to Improve Your Writing:

Knowledge

The Novel Wayfinder Course.

15+ lessons, 5+ workbooks all designed to take you from not knowing where to start to having clear steps to take from idea to finished outline.

Organization

The Wayfinder Map.

An interactive Notion template that houses your notes, outline, and first draft - all seamlessly connected with links.

Support

The Wayfinder Community.

Six months of a group chat and weekly group calls to answer your questions and dedicate time to working on your story (optional but recommended). Plus 1:1 calls with Megan to deep-dive into your story and keep you on track.

Let's chat about whether the Novel Wayfinder is the right fit for you and your story.

Book a free call below or DM me on Instagram.

LEARN MORE

Chris M.

"As a nervous novice writer with just a story in my head, I reached out to Megan after watching some of her YouTube videos. I appreciated how she was able to deconstruct things into small bites so that even I could understand the concept and she seemed friendly.  It was nice to find out that the personality in the YouTube videos was the same personality on my video call. 

After just my first conversation, I became a motivated novice writer with direction!  Her patience and, in my case, empathy, are a gift, and I couldn’t recommend working with Megan more strongly."

Robert T. 

"The Novel Wayfinder Program is well-named. I'd lost my way and now I'm back on the path toward finishing my first novel. I've found my way. I know my route. I can confidently take my next steps.

It's easy to fall into a go-it-alone mentality as a writer. At a certain point, maybe you go it alone, sure. But Megan is a wonderful cartography assistant at the beginning stages. Make your map with her."

Asif M.

"Megan is a beautiful anomaly of life who is wise beyond her years and has the ability to see different perspectives and possibilities to strengthen a story without compromising its intent or integrity.

I engaged her services as a developmental editor and was impressed at the level of detail, contextual understanding and recommendations, and overall diligence of her work."

Rhea F. 

"I had such a great experience with the Novel Wayfinder Program, and Megan helped build my confidence in so many aspects of story crafting. I was very tentative at first and didn’t have a ton of confidence despite how much of the story was already formed in my mind. At the end, I felt so confident in not only moving forward on my own with my first story but also in potential future stories as well.

I’d recommend it to anyone looking to develop these skills on the side, even just for personal use."

Zeke W.

"Megan’s encouragement coupled with her hands-on guidance throughout an easy-to-follow, structured approach to outline creation brought my story back to life for me. This story is deeply important to me and close to my heart, and I am extraordinarily grateful to Megan for all she has done to help me bring it to life."

Tori W.

"I’d recommend Megan Maclaine as an incredible person as well as a fantastic teacher. I had a 1:1 session with Megan, and I was blown away by both her sincerity and professionalism.

  Megan gave fantastic advice and validated my personal experience with my writing process. As someone who does not have the best reference point with formal writing, this was an immense relief off of my shoulders. I have so much respect for Megan, both as a writer and for what she does for the writing community as a whole. I am grateful for her assistance, and I highly suggest if anyone needs counsel, to seek Megan out and take advantage of the fantastic services she offers."

Ben V.

 "I had a terrific experience with Megan and the Novel Wayfinder Program. I had the pieces to write, but I just couldn’t put them together. Megan’s explanation and tutoring created a structure so I could ingest the learning and eventually see the big picture. 

I cannot recommend this program enough for beginning novel writers as well as a refresher for seasoned authors."

Craig F.

"Writing a novel is VERY new to me. I still have a lot of growing to do, but the Novel Wayfinder Program was an indispensable first step.  Throughout, I thought to myself, ‘There’s no way I’m gonna have a full outline by the end of this.’ I couldn’t have been happier to be so wrong. 

 If you want to write a novel, I’ve got the person for you. Megan helped me get my outline done for my first novel. She’s super attentive and knows her stuff. I’d recommend it 100% because it helped me so much."

Grant J.

"It feels so obvious in hindsight, but the power of having some support in this creative journey is insanely underrated. I would recommend the Novel Wayfinder Program to any writer. It helped me feel confident in myself as an artist again, it pushed me to believe in my project, and it got me out of a years’ long rut.”

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