Work with Erica 1:1
Professional Development and Creative Momentum
Private Creative Writing Mentorship: for Writers Exploring Connections to Nature, History, Self, Culture, and Place
Every writer reaches the point where another’s perspective matters.
Even established writers work with editors and mentors — not only for structural feedback, but for someone who can help the heart of the work come through clearly.
Every writer reaches the point where outside discernment becomes essential.
Not just feedback from a reader or friend. Not just encouragement.
But someone who understands what it takes to shape meaningful work from lived experience.
That is the role I step into with you when we work together.
A Place to Bring Your Ideas to Life
Some writers come with a clear goal: A collection to polish. A project to complete. A memoir to craft. An essay to write.
Others come because they feel something stirring — and want thoughtful guidance as they discover what it is.
What I offer is a chance to work with someone who understands both the creative process and the discipline it takes to shape meaningful work.
This helps people to:
Hone their writing voice for their personal or professional voice
Bring long-held projects to completion
Develop tools for overcoming barriers and staying connected to their writing
Grounding and feeling more fully themselves in their writing and what productivity means for them
Ways We Can Work Together
All mentorship begins with a conversation to explore fit and next steps.
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VIP Session — Full-Day Story Mapping
A focused day to see the full landscape of your work clearly and move a project forward.
We can:
Map what existing content
Identify what stage everything is in
Clarify direction, themes, and structure
Rearrange into a cohesive arc
Outline concrete next steps
Set up guidelines for support and structure
Being honing one core section
Available online or in person in western Massachusetts, or at your location. Nourishing breaks, food, and integration time included.
The Roadmap: Monthly Support
Take a project to completion or fully develop your ideas in this supportive, personalized, and structured program.
In-depth kick-off session and pre-session intake
Twice-monthly sessions for review, refinement, and clarity
Clear next steps
Steady accountability aligned with your pace.
How Working Together Unfolds
1. We begin with an assessment conversation to see where you are now and what the road ahead can look like.
2. We look at your work in depth
You bring your drafts, fragments, essays, notes — whatever exists. You may come with a clear outcome in mind. Or your goal may be understanding your process more deeply.
We lay everything out and then review:
What stage the work is in
What feels strong and where momentum has stalled
What themes keep returning
What larger arc may be forming beneath it all
I’ll listen for structure, coherence, and narrative integrity and help you identify the thematic arc beneath your material
to further shape your ideas.
3. We’ll look at your process
What’s working well in your habits, structure, and environment
What blocks you and gets in your way
What kind of support works well for keeping you growing and on track
From both the 1-Day Intensive and the Monthly Roadmap you’ll have a clear understanding of what to do next and support to make it happen.
Need Personal, Creative Professional Clarity?
Book a Mini-Compass Session: 90 Minutes
Ideal for those at a crossroads or feeling stalled—creatively or professionally, or whenever you need a focused perspective and grounded insights to see your next steps clearly.
This structured session offers a sequence of powerful questions to focus on finding your direction now in life or work. Also works like a charm to reboot a stalled project and get a kickstart.
Includes:
✓ Pre-session reflection questions
✓ 90-minute Zoom session
✓ Detailed written summary
✓ Visual Mini-Compass Map
Questions or ready to book a session?
Begin With a Conversation
We start with a relaxed, no-pressure call. No obligation. Just clarity on your project, your process, and your next steps.
We’ll talk about where you are with your writing, what you’re hoping for, and whether working together now — or down the road — feels right.
After you reach out, I’ll personally respond within 1–2 days to arrange a time to talk.
“Through our VIP sessionand the Roadmap, I have been able to take years of writing and shape it into a cohesive collection. Since starting with her, I have shared my work at literary festivals and been in several publications. Without her, I would still be circling. The clarity and momentum from our time together shifted everything.” — Julia Clebsch, Retired NPS Ranger, Writer, Naturalist
“Having Erica as my grad school mentor provided a welcoming and powerful space to put words to my values and vision as an artist. We defined the themes I’m exploring, integrated creative practices into daily life, and began a project rooted in that clarity. Erica listens for the spirit of a work in a way that is rare, and she brings a deep well of knowledge I soaked up like a sponge.”
— Kelly, MFA Student, (California Institute of Integral Studies), Somatic Therapist
“Of all the coaches, therapists, or guides I’ve worked with, no one has ever given me such a clear, practical summary of my strengths and next steps. Erica listens deeply and reflects with clarity and care. The Mini-Compass Map is unlike anything I’ve experienced. If there was one word to describe it, it would be AWESOME!”
— Janice Kelly- Author, Naturalist, Interpreter
“I am stunned at the synchronicities that have happened since receiving Erica’s support. Before our session, I had multiple directions and choices to make. The Mini-Compass helped me focus my energy where I feel most alive, identify simple steps forward, and recognize what I was ready to release. The ripple effects have been profound.” — K.L.
