Meet Your Coach

Hi, I’m Leslie: best-selling fiction author, instructional designer, and the founder of Idea to Ink. I help writers turn their story ideas into finished novels through clarity, structure, and a whole lot of encouragement.

I’ve spent years studying how people learn, create, and communicate, and I bring all of that into my coaching. My approach blends craft, strategy, and compassion: I want you to understand your story, feel confident in your choices, and actually enjoy the process of writing your book.

I believe every writer has a story worth telling...even if you’re just starting out, even if your draft feels messy, even if you’ve been stuck for longer than you’d like to admit. My job is to help you move forward, stay motivated, and build a novel that feels true to you.

Whether you’re writing fantasy, romance, women’s fiction, or something beautifully genre‑bending, I’m here to be your partner in the creative process. Together, we’ll shape your ideas, strengthen your characters, and bring your story to life one page at a time.

If you’re ready to finally write the book you’ve been dreaming about, I’d love to walk alongside you.

Explore Packages

IDEA Package

2 Sessions (60 mins each)

Clarify your book’s purpose, message, audience, and angle so you can start with confidence and direction. The IDEA package helps you build a strong foundation so you can start your book with success. 

By the end of this package, you’ll have:
• A clearly defined book concept
• A strong positioning statement
• A refined audience profile
• A validated angle that supports your authority
• A roadmap for your next steps

OUTLINE Package

4 Sessions (60 mins each)

Turn your idea into a structured, chapter‑by‑chapter plan and begin writing with efficiency and momentum.

By the end of this package, you’ll have:

• A complete, professional outline
• A chapter structure that supports your expertise
• A writing plan tailored to your schedule
• Early pages or chapters drafted with feedback
• A clear sense of how your book will take shape

MANUSCRIPT Package

7 Sessions (60 mins each) + 3 Optional Check-ins (45 mins each)

Develop and execute your manuscript with expert guidance, strategic feedback, and support that keeps you moving forward.

By the end of this package, you’ll have:

• A significantly developed or completed manuscript
• Chapters strengthened with editorial feedback
• A clear plan for revisions and refinement
• Guidance on next steps (editing, publishing, positioning)
• A manuscript that aligns with your professional goals

How Coaching Works

You’ll work one‑on‑one with Leslie, a fiction author and book coach who specializes in helping writers develop strong stories and finish their novels. Coaching is personalized to your project and your writing style — no one‑size‑fits‑all templates, no rigid rules.

You’ll get:

• Feedback on pages or story development

• Clear next steps

• Support through stuck moments

• Accountability to keep writing

• A partner who genuinely cares about your story

Whether you’re writing fantasy, romance, women’s fiction, mystery, or something beautifully genre‑bending, coaching helps you turn your ideas into a finished, compelling novel.