Private Mentoring Sessions
& Writing Retreats
Get Unstuck. Accelerate Your Progress. Complete a Project.
Writing is soul work.
The stories you carry are part of who you are. My work is to help you find them, shape them, and bring them to life.
Sometimes the stories you’re meant to tell only come to light when you’re ready to dive in and find them, rather than staying on the surface and thinking “I’ll get to it someday.”
Or maybe you’re clear on your ideas and you’ve started many times, but you still have a closet full of writing that feels incomplete.
I’ve had the honor of walking alongside writers at every stage as a guide.
Working together, I’ve helped writers to:
Turn an idea into a clear, focused project plan.
Organize years of notes and drafts into a coherent structure.
Refine a work-in-progress into something that feels whole and complete.
Add depth, resonance, and emotional connection to existing writing.
Develop sustainable writing habits with built-in accountability.
Move past resistance and get unstuck.
Who is this for?
I work with all kinds of writers and soulful seekers, including people working on creative non-fiction that takes form as essays, short-stories, songs, poems, memoirs and blogs. My approach is especially helpful for those whose work grows out of connections to place, memory and meaning.
I also work with professionals, including interpreters, naturalists, historians — who want to bring more depth, clarity, and creativity into their writing, weaving meaning and emotional resonance into their programs and materials.
Whether you’re starting fresh, circling a long-time project, or refining work that’s nearly done, I help you organize, clarify, and bring your ideas to life in ways that feel true to you and your writing path.
Writer’s Roadmap Mentoring Sessions
These are for writers who want guidance and accountability for kickstarting or completing a a project. We start with a structured process to help clarify your intentions and priorities. Then we set up:
Ongoing sessions start with assessment and intention setting, followed by bi-weekly meetings to explore, problem-solve, and refine. You’ll get weekly email support for guidance and accountability and a personalized action plan tailored to your process and pace.
We meet on your schedule, and start when you are ready. Single sessions and 5 to 10-week packages available.
Writer’s Roadmap VIP Day
A full, immersive day designed for breakthroughs. Ideal if you need clarity, structure, or a creative spark to push a project forward.
Before our session, we’ll assess where you are in a project and what you need most.
Our focus can include: Reviewing your current writings at a high level, identifying central themes, ideas, and opportunities, shaping a narrative arc or structure that fits where you are now in your project, and sequencing and arranging your content for the best flow.
You’ll leave with renewed clarity, focus, and momentum — plus a 60-90 day tangible roadmap to follow. We can meet in person or virtually.
Seasonal Writing Retreats
Step away from distractions and into a rhythm that supports your deepest creative flow.
Retreats offer:
Dedicated time to dive deep into your project
A balance of solitude and connection for reflection and inspiration
Coaching and support to bring your ideas to life with intention, ease, and focus.
Nourishment, rest, and renewal for your mind and body
Take the Step — Start Your Writing Journey Now
Maybe you’ve been waiting for the “right time” because you have too much going on… and the world is too crazy. But what would it mean to step away from the noise and let yourself dive into work that feels meaningful and lasting?
Right now might be the best time for that!
Imagine where you could be a few months from now:
* Your ideas are organized, clarified, and flowing.
* Your writing reflects the depth and truth you’ve been seeking.
* A project you’ve been circling is finally taking shape.
* The joyful feeling of being fully in the rhythm of your creative process.
If you feel the pull to turn towards creating, I’d be honored to support you.
Reach out so we can schedule a call and discuss you next step→
Kind Words From Participants:
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“A great place to expand your skills.” "I heartily recommend this class as a great place to find your voice and improve and expand your skills. It is appropriate for those with vague goals as well as those with works in progress. The practice of blending history, personal experience, theme, and descriptions really led to some good solid pieces. Through Erica's focused individual guidance, we were each treated like writers instead of students."
Beth Arrowsmith, Colorado
Educator, Photographer -
“Never fails to make my imagination leap.” “Erica weaves an experiential class of stories, writers, and inspiration together around Sense of Place that never fails to make my imagination leap. Her classes always deepen my connection with my current and past places which drives me to further explore my attachment to places that I would never have considered writing about before."
James McMenamin, Switzerland Heritage Photographer
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“Helped me find my writing voice.” "Working with Erica has moved my writing in directions that I never thought possible. It has helped me find my writing voice and helped my ideas coalesce into a set of connected essays. Erica has a sort of magic to her teaching, where she is more of a guide than a teacher who can pick up on what individuals need in the way of direction. It is a writing journey with others, and they are the best travel companions!"
Julia Clebsch, New Hampshire, Naturalist, Retired Park Ranger
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“I have not written this much or as easily in my 30+ years in academia” "I highly recommend Erica Wheeler and her writing classes! I have had a great deal of experience writing academic articles and chapters, which in turn meant I had little to no opportunities for descriptive or creative writing. I have not written this much or as easily in my 30+ years in academia. The classes are supportive and keep us actively writing, but also allow us to go at our own pace and take on as much or as little that meets our schedules."
Jeanne Stanley, Ph.D., Pennsylvania, Psychologist, Graduate School Consultant
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“I learned to write much more expressively” "I took Erica's class to get back to a regular writing schedule and pick up on a writing project I had sidelined a long time ago. Erica creates a warm and inviting space for participants to develop their writing without fear of judgment. It gave me permission to use my voice and lean into creating a scene through vivid details. I learned to write much more expressively because of it!
Shae McWilliams, Rhode Island
Sales and Development -
"You've given me a whole new way of thinking about place. "Living in a place where I really don’t feel connected, this process has really helped me come to terms with it, and how that’s okay. I can write about that."
Christina Campell, Iowa
University Professor and Knitting Blogger -
“Opened my eyes.” “l had never taken another writing class, so this was a new experience. I had never thought of myself as a poet, but Erica stating that the rhythm of one of my pieces sounded like poetry opened my eyes. I valued the opportunity to do writing in class and was always surprised when short pieces I wrote turned out to be good!”
Andy Smith, New Jersey
Minister, Photographer
Together we can…
* Bring your ideas to life: uncover what you most want to say and shape it into clear, impactful writing.
* Deepen your craft: refine structure, rhythm, voice, and flow until your writing feels fully realized.
* Create a roadmap: move from scattered drafts or notes to a clear, actionable plan.
* Boost focus and momentum: develop sustainable habits, accountability, and clarity to keep moving forward.
* Connect with your purpose: keep your writing grounded in meaning, insight, and the stories that matter most to you.
Start Now
Reach out and let’s get to know each other. I’d love to hear about your writing and your ideas, and make some suggestions, and also see if working together is a good fit for you.