Hi, I'm Emily, a book coach and mentor who helps fiction authors find their voice and finish their books.

A client once called me “a therapist for the imagination,” and something inside me clicked.

That’s exactly what I do. I guide writers through the messy, creative process of shaping raw ideas into successful, meaningful books.

I’m the co-author of The Rapid Novel Blueprint. I wrote this book with former client, Miranda Rijks. She’s a bestselling author of psychological thrillers whose books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. I’ve spent the past eight years coaching writers to develop strong plots, deepen their emotional themes, and actually finish what they start.

My background is in literary craft. I studied English at the University of Iowa and received an undergraduate tuition scholarship from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. My short fiction has been published in literary magazines, and I’m also a former high-school teacher. I spent seven years teaching English literature in Bogotá.

Writing a book isn’t a linear process. It’s layered, challenging, and often uncertain. That’s why I work closely with my clients, reading deeply, offering honest guidance, and providing accountability at every stage: drafting, editing, publishing, and marketing.

I live in Bogotá, Colombia, with my husband, Mauricio, and our son, Martín.