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Explore The Confident Writer

Many creative writers turn to their writing practice to figure out what they actually think or believe, but their lack of trust in themselves means their drafts stay drafts, and their voice never fully forms.

When you stay stuck, you:

Spend your writing time reading and re-reading what you've already written, revising in circles, not getting any closer to done.

Keep trying workshops, craft books, and writing groups that never really move the needle, because you haven't yet found your voice as a writer or the confidence to say what you're really wanting to say.

Start to believe you aren't really a writer, or that your story isn't worth telling.

The Shift Starts Here

The Confident Writer

A four-month, 1:1 writing coaching container for writers ready to move from second-guessing to confident, and from stuck to finished.

Twice-monthly sessions, support between calls, and steady, personalized attention, so your writing stops circling and starts moving.

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Hi! I’m Meredith.

(they/them)

I'm a creative writing coach who helps writers get clear on what they're actually trying to say and produce essays, memoirs, newsletters, and/or poems that they are proud of. 

Many of my clients are navigating an identity shift; exploring what they think and feel on the page. They already have a rough draft or an idea they can't stop reworking, but an inner critic louder than their creative instinct keeps it stuck. My work is helping you find the shape of your message: offering craft feedback, consistent collaboration, and support for the emotional and technical alike, so your writing sounds like you.

As a queer writer who left a high-control religion, I know how finding the right words can help us make sense of our surroundings and our internal ecosystem. I am passionate about creating a space where people can explore their deepest parts and share their discoveries with others clearly and effectively.

My clients have gone on to start Substacks, publish books, read their work aloud at open mics, share personal essays, and finish projects they've been reworking for years. No matter where you are in the writing process, let's finish what you've started.


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My Clients Become Confident, Capable Writers

  • "The process was so enjoyable. Mer had enough structure that the whole time felt productive, but also enough flexibility to let me work how I wanted-the writing was entirely in my own hands. There was no moment where Mer took my idea in a skewed direction or gave me words that were not my own. The time was filled with good questions and prompts about my writing and real feedback. Working with Mer was motivation to prioritize what I needed to do, and it helped me feel confident and inspired about doing it!"

    — Emma Collins, Health and Wellness Writer

  • "I came to Word Up Coaching as a fairly sporadic thought sharer. After 6 months, I now understand my voice better, I've learned how to lay out my thoughts on paper in a more useable fashion and how to return to them. Meredith has encouraged me to see myself as a writer no matter how little or much I put down and has given me the confidence to see a future with some of what I'm writing being shared."

    Jonathan Hillis, Substack Writer

  • "Meredith has helped me on my journey of creating two books that I've been wanting to write. Having a coach helped me get ideas out on paper and make it all flow properly. I feel that without Meredith's help, I would still be working to complete these projects."

    Caden Ott, Published Author

A Few Things My Clients Have Put Out Into the World

Writer's Block: Inspiration Station

Writer's Block: Inspiration Station

Are you feeling creatively blocked?

This free downloadable contains a plethora of ideas that will get you back on track.