Are you ready to share your story?
I'll help streamline the process
Stories have the power to change the world—but first, they need to be shaped with intention. Writing helps us make sense of complex experiences and allows us to share hard-won wisdom with others.
As your book coach, I’ll help you cut through the chaos and uncover the universal themes within your story. Through our focused work together, we’ll find the heart of your book so you can move forward with clarity and conviction.
Hi, I'm Candace
I help writers with strong voices shape transformative life stories into meaningful books—and achieve their writing and publishing goals.
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As a writer, book coach, developmental editor, and mindfulness mentor, I specialize in guiding memoirists and nonfiction authors through the creative process with a balance of structure and intuition. Writing isn’t just about putting words on a page; it’s about owning your story, framing it with intention, and telling it in a way that feels authentic and empowered.
I’ve honed the ability to communicate clearly and with conviction, and I bring that same clarity to my coaching. I care deeply about people’s life experiences—how they navigate adversity, grow, and transform—and I love helping writers distill complex life stories into memoirs that resonate and inspire.
My approach is rooted in mindful writing—creating space to listen to your experiences, process emotions, and uncover the deeper story waiting to be told. Whether we’re working one-on-one, developing your manuscript, or immersing in a retreat, I help you stay engaged with your writing while maintaining your distinct voice and individual style.
If you’re ready to shape your story into something that has the power to change the world, I’d love to support you on your journey. Let’s bring your book to life.
Book Coaching
I'll help solve your writing challenges
To tell your story in the most creative and transcendent way, you need insightful, collaborative feedback from a professional who understands your vision. Writing in isolation can be challenging, and vague or contradictory group feedback often leads to frustration. Getting lost in your own head is its own brand of torture. I can help you break free from fear-based thoughts that are holding you back from achieving your writing and publishing goals. Together, we'll identify problem areas and find creative solutions to overcome both mindset and craft challenges.
One-on-one book coaching is the most efficient way to write, revise, and publish. As an Author Accelerator certified book coach in fiction, nonfiction, and memoir, I specialize in guiding writers through complicated narratives with care. I look forward to hearing your story and helping you bring your book to completion.​
What Clients Are Saying
Liz Kinchen
The Light in Bandaged Places: Healing in the Wake of Young Betrayal
“Candace is a talented writer and developmental editor and knowledgeable book coach. In a workshop we cohosted on Memoir & Meditation, I witnessed her commitment to encouraging writers to integrate mindfulness into their writing practice. She is passionate about her work and supports writers to dig deep and find their true story and voice.”
Melinda McCall, DVM
Driving Home Naked and Other Misadventures of a Country Veterinarian
"Candace turns writing into a science, so a scientist like me can learn to write. She meets you where you are, takes your hand, and walks you to the next level. She is a great mentor and encourages you to present a clear message. As she’s always preaching “show, don’t tell,” I’m here to tell you that she will help your cream rise to the top without homogenizing the milk in the process."
Danika Smith
One Year and a One-Way Ticket: Ditching My Mother's Five-Year Plan to Travel Solo
"Working with Candace has transformed me as a writer and changed the way I look at future projects. Through our work together, I’ve developed a more meaningful travel memoir. She provided craft resources, organized my ideas, and streamlined the revision process. Her dedication and passion for her clients is evident. I highly recommend her as a memoir coach."
