ABOUT

BELIEF #1

Creativity and organization go hand-in-hand

BELIEF #2

Finishing a novel is 75% mindset, 25% everything else.

BELIEF #3

Community and direct support are what's missing from most writers' lives.

I'M MEGAN

I have an English degree from the University of Toronto and a graduate certificate in Creative Writing from Humber College.

I've worked as a professional writer since 2017, a writing instructor since 2020, and have poetry, short fiction, and journalism published with Ink & Sword, Orlando Arts, Poet's Choice, Fabula Press, and others.

My story "Lightning on the Lake" was short-listed for the 2021 Aestas Short Story competition.

MY STORY

In 2021, I thought I could dodge major revisions by creating a “rough” outline for my second novel (since my first one was still a mess of disconnected scenes!). I finally wrote "The End," and was absolutely thrilled that I'd done it. I'd finished a complete first draft.

But as I reread my novel, I stumbled on a plot hole that spiraled me into weeks of revisions. Once that was fixed, I started again...and found another plot hole. All the excitement I'd felt about finishing my first draft evaporated, and I was ready to give up on novels altogether.

So I took a step back, reflecting on how not finishing a novel is such a common struggle for writers. I took stock of all the most prevalent writing advice out there, leaned into my project management background, and created a method that’s all about organizing the writing process to avoid major plot holes and make it easier to reach the finish line.

Fast forward to today! With a decade of study under my belt, I've traditionally published poetry, journalism, and short fiction. I've completed three novels, the third of which I'm preparing to query as my debut.

If you're looking for a coach who will show you practical, flexible ways to finish your dream story, you're in the right place.

"Megan helped build my confidence in so many aspects of story crafting."

Rhea F.

"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."