Allow me to light your way.

High-level craft for serious novelists.

I help writers of historical and literary fiction bridge the gap between a beautiful premise and a finished, structurally sound manuscript. Using my MFA background and professional coaching certification, I provide the expert feedback and accountability required to do the deep work of fiction.

I bring the high-level craft and tough love with compassion for the writer. In other words, no elitism, no high-horse riding,… just accessible craft expertise to help your story sing the song your readers are yearning to hear.

Wish you could write the next Hamnet? These pulse checks will help.

Margaret McNellis, MFA

I’m an author of literary fiction set in the past. I hold an MFA in fiction and an M.A. in English & creative writing. I’m an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach. I love diving into the craft of writing and connecting author intention to reader experience, through character journeys.