Amplify Book Coaching
Amplifying your writing journey every step of the way
with Alyssa M. Pfingst, Book Coach
Welcome to Amplify Book Coaching! I’m so excited to help you finish writing the novel of your dreams and get it out into the world where it belongs!
My goal as a Book Coach and Developmental editor is to offer authors of Novels and Graphic Novels clarity, guidance, and editorial refinement in the development of their story as they work towards publication. I love delighting my clients with dedication, care, and intense support throughout every stage of the writing process.
Are you frustrated with:
An Unclear Path
Such as:
- Confusion about next steps
- letting life get in the way of your writing
- Plot holes that derail your writing for weeks on end
Unclear help
Such as:
- Writing groups that don’t offer good support
- Critique Partners who cause self doubt
- Supportive friends who never get back to you with feedback
Unclear Feedback
Such as:
- Vague: “It’s good” or “I don’t like this part”
- Self centered: “Would you Change this person’s orientation to make it easier for me to understand?”
- Wandering: “Why are they eating pizza instead of toast?”
I offer:
A clear Path
Such as:
- Guided steps on how to move forward with your project in a real, concrete way
- Intentional deadline setting that blends with your lifestyle
- Wholistic, loving guidance on where your story needs strengthening
Intense Support
Such as:
- Consistent feedback you can count on
- Timely, constructive assessments tailored to your goals
- High time and energy investment in the outcome of your story, characters, and author career
Detailed Feedback
Such as:
- Clear: “This character needs X,Y,Z to be more relatable to your readers”
- Consistent: “This character choice doesn’t match with what they did in scene 7, let’s figure out how to fix it.”
- Focused: “Is there a way to make this scene have more purpose for the overall story?”
If you’ve been searching for a release from frustration in your writing process, and crave supportive feedback that gives you the skillsets you need to write better, longer, and happier:
"Alyssa gave my graphic novel, and confidence, the push it needed to land the book deal of my dreams. Their literacy with visual art, language, and storytelling provided the exact expertise the work called for. You can’t find a more friendly, open-minded person to be your cheerleader through such a vulnerable process. I am so grateful for Alyssa’s coaching, which helped me connect to my story, and connect my story to the world.
Morgan Boecher
Comic Book Artist, Illustrator, Author
Next Steps
Not ready for coaching yet but want to get quality insights into becoming an author?
